Best Dance Crew

Best Dance Crew steals the spotlight

Hayden Meixner News Editor

Have you ever wondered what a dancing football player would look like? Best Dance Crew, which took place Friday, Oct. 8, was full of energy, dances, celebrity judges and surprises. Different programs such as IB diploma, NPHS staff and various sports teams each took the stage as they showed off their hours of work and dedication to their routine.

Dance!- Levi Cook, a water polo player, puts his hands in the air to the music. Reese Kelem/ Prowler

Perfect 10- The dancers were joined by celebrity judges Los Angeles Rams cheerleader, Shelby Rini, world-record holding strongman, Martin Licis and former MLB player, Mike Magnante. The judges were given the job of rating the dances and providing the performers with feedback, positive or negative, but they were looking for one thing in particular. “So we had noticed all the judges [saying], ‘Oh, you didn't have as much energy’ and we just brought the energy,” Rader, softball player, said. Reese Kelem/ Prowler Strike a pose- With a tribute to Britney Spears, JV Cheer started out strong! For Ever Irete, sophomore, the best part of perfecting the Cheer dance was team bonding. “My favorite part of this was just hanging out with everyone as a whole and getting to bond with [my teammates] as we worked through new formations,” Irete said. Nandini Patro/ Prowler

Winners!- Girls Softball came out of nowhere and stole the show, scoring a perfect 40/40. Kate Rader, junior, had the time of her life performing, “Nothing went wrong, I think in every single one of our practice runs at least one thing had gone wrong, but it was as if we actually became dancers,” Rader said. Reese Kelem/ Prowler

Tough crowd- Though the judges had some negative things to say, Erica Winerman, senior, felt they gave their best performance Friday night. “I think we got cheated because we had a great dance… but you know it’s okay because we gave it our all and we did amazing despite what they said,” Winerman said. Reese Kelem/ Prowler

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Quinn Haggarty dances with his fellow baseball players as he strikes a pose in the air. Reese Kelem/ Prowler