Tigers dance team advances to state for the seventh year

Tigers dance team advances to state for the seventh year

MAPLE — The Northwestern High School Dance Team is moving on to state competition for the seventh time in seven years. When the dancers step in front of the judges during the Feb. 6-7 event, their goal is to make school history. “We haven’t been able to crack the top 5 at the state level in the past seven years and our goal this year is to break that glass ceiling,” said dance coach Anna Haskins. The Tiger team of 10 — four seniors, three junior…

SJO Dance Team advances to state championship round for first time

The fourth time proved to be the charm for St. Joseph-Ogden's dance team, which advanced to the state championship round for the first time in program history Friday. The Spartans will compete against Class 1A's elite at 11:16 a.m. on Saturday. BLOOMINGTON - The St. Joseph-Ogden Dance Team broke through a three-year barrier Friday, earning its first trip to the championship round at the Illinois High School Association Competitive Dance State Fi…

Area teams take center stage at IHSA state dance, bowling finals

Several area high school programs are competing at state this weekend, with teams advancing to the IHSA competitive dance and boys bowling finals following strong sectional performances.