Flames will host their final show of the school year April 11 and 12 in the Lampasas High School Cafeteria. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. and the show begins at 7 p.m.
“This year, the girls have advanced their technique during competition season,” Flames coach Jana Crawford said. “They pushed themselves more than before to advance the level of choreography and technique that they are putting on the floor. Additionally, they have pushed their performance quality, ensuring that the entertainment factor of their performances don’t falter due to their level of choreography.”
Crawford said it is so rewarding to see the dancers she has worked with for years work with the new members and take responsibility in the growth and success in the program.
“Spring Show is a fun farewell opportunity for the girls to challenge or express themselves beyond the choreography that I require of them,” Crawford said. “The show will be about an hour long, and the Flames will be in 14 of our 22 numbers, not including any dance class numbers that they are in.”
“I’m excited to perform, but I’m sad it’s about to end,” freshman Yanaidys Marti-Rivera said. “I’m super grateful for this experience though.”
Marti-Rivera said they prepare for their performances by going to numerous practices a week until 5:30 P.M., and sometimes, if needed, Saturday practices.
“The bond I have built with my teammates throughout the year is so strong and such a sisterly love,” Marti-Rivera said.
Marti-Rivera said one of her biggest challenges this year was changing from football season to competition season, which was fixed by changing her mindset to be more competitive and determined to win awards.
“I am so proud that me and my teammates accomplished getting champs twice,” Marti-Rivera said.
Sophomore Jessica Mohoney said hyping each other up is what really helps them get through their shows.
“I’m actually so sad it’s ending because a lot of the people that are really close to me are leaving, but I’m happy to start the new team out,” Mahoney said.
Senior Danica Myers said she is most proud of herself for stepping out of her comfort zone more often, and pushing herself to try out for the Tarleton Texan Stars dance team.
“My teammates and I prepare for all our performances by hyping each other up and helping each other get into a good headspace,” Myers said. “People see glitter and costumes and they believe that dance is fun and easy, but we have worked so hard for every single award we’ve gotten in our competition season.”
