Dance By Deborah Troupe National Finals Results

The 2021-2022 Dance by Deborah Troupe traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the Groove National Finals July 5th- 9th. Thirty-five dancers competed in multiple dances including solos, duo/trios, small groups, large groups, a hip-hop line, and one large production. The production, DXDBD, was invited to compete again in The Jam at the end of the competition and placed 2nd. In addition to the results below, Dance by Deborah received the Professionalism Award as voted on by the entire Groove Crew. Deborah Kochert received the Dance Educator of the Year Award.

DANCE BY DEBORAH TROUPE

2022 GROOVE NATIONAL FINALS – MILWAUKEE RESULTS

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT – Diamond, 2nd in Category, 3rd overall Petite Small Group, “Crowd Pleaser” Judges Choice Award

SUPERMAN – Elite Diamond, 1st in Category, 1st overall Teen Small Group

DID I MENTION – Diamond, 2nd in Category, 2nd Overall Mini Small Group

ME & MY GIRLS – Elite Diamond, 1st in Category, 2nd Overall Petite Small Group

HOLLYWOOD – Diamond, 1st in Category

JUMP JIVE & WAIL – Elite Diamond, 1st in Category, 1st Overall Junior Small Group

SMOOTH CRIMINAL – Diamond, 2nd in Category, 3rd Overall Junior Small Group

DANCING WITH THE DEVIL – Diamond, 1st in Category, 10th Overall Intermediate Senior Solo

LISTEN – Diamond, 1st in Category, 8th overall Intermediate Teen Solo

QUEENS – Diamond 1st in Category, 1st Overall Teen duo/trio

BRITNEY – Diamond, 1st in Category

SWAGGER JAGGER – Elite Diamond, 2nd in Category, 2nd Overall Novice Mini Solo, “Cute and Confident” Judges Choice Award

CRUELLA DEVILLE – Elite Diamond, 1st in Category, 1st Overall, Novice Petite Solo

SALUTE – Diamond, 1st in Category, 1st Overall Novice Junior Solo

LIFE’S A HAPPY SONG – Elite Diamond, 1st in Category, 1st overall Teen Large Group

SOCIAL MEDIA – Elite Diamond, 1st in Category, 1st Overall Junior Line

DXDBD – Elite Diamond, 1st in Category, 1st overall Junior Production, 2nd place in the Jam

“SENIOR” PROM 2022 – Champions of the Parent Dance Battle

Griffin Birk and Madilyn Biddle received special shout-outs in their convention classes.

Dancers: First row (L to R): Harper Allen, Litzy Huesca, Stella Snook, Griffin Birk, Vera Fruits, Eden Clugh, Gianna Kochert Cosby, Lanie Ramsey. Second row: Kaybree Hughes, Madilyn Biddle, Jaimee Simpson, Sebastian Kochert Cosby, Rylan Dowell, Jessie Bradley, Haleigh King, Lennon Priebe. Third row: Londyn Gayler, Isaac Zuniga, Brendan Warren, Taylor Bowen, Nina Kyger, Brynlynn Fitch. Fourth row: Claire Fry, Jaimeel Gil Herrera, Aailyah Keys, Jaden Hart, Aubrie Davis, Lydia Fruits, Kellie Cortez Salazar, Joslynn Gray. Fifth row: Abbie Johnson, Collin Simpson, Jackson Furgye, Harmony Norton, Lacey Conover. Not pictured: Dance teachers Deborah Kochert, Payton Pierce, Rachael Gray, and Ashley Schinker.