Dorians Receive Recognition At Universal Dance Association Camp

LA GRANGE, GA — Mountain Brook's dance team came home with some hardware after they attended the Universal Dance Association Convention Camp at Great Wolf Lodge in LaGrange, Ga., June 7-10.

Three Dorian seniors were selected as "UDA All Americans." The team received all blue ribbons for their routines, earning a Superior Trophy. They also won 1st Place in Home Routine Evaluations which double-qualified the team for the 2022 National Dance Team Championship in Orlando.

The Dorians came home with choreography for ten different routines (kick, jazz, pom, and hip-hop styles). In addition to these routines, the Dorians also attended four master classes from world-renowned choreographers Brandon Bryant and Preston Mui.

“I am immensely proud of this team and how they conducted themselves at camp,” Dorians faculty sponsor, Heather Fitch said. “Their hard work and dedication were exciting to watch, as they bonded as a team and also forged friendships with other teams.”

The Dorians maintained a demanding schedule of dance from 8 a.m. until 10 p.m. each day. During night one of the camp, the Dorians were recognized by the UDA staff with the coveted ‘Super Spirit Sticks,’ acknowledging the squad’s spirit, energy, friendliness with other teams and all-around excellence.

This year, their goal is to continue to challenge themselves as they prepare to compete at the local, regional and national levels. Additionally, the seniors have been invited and will march in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City in November with Spirit of America.

The Dorians are led by Captain Addison Wint and co-captains Catherine Guilsher, Emily Moore and Sarah Simon. Jane Thornton serves as the team’s head coach and Fitch begins her 17th year as the faculty sponsor.