The Ozen Dance Company attended the International Dance Challenge regional competition in Katy, Texas (Houston Regional) on Sunday, April 13, 2014. The IDC competition is designed for private dance studios and private dance companies. Ozen is one of only a select few public high schools that participate in the regional competitions throughout the nation.
The Ozen Dance Company won the following awards:
Group Awards
High Gold Champion:
Senior Category Age 16 – 17
Small Group Jazz
“Sally’s Dance”
Choreographer: Eva LeBlanc
and
Small Group Open
“My Same”
Choreographer: Lucia Booth
Gold Champion:
Senior Category Age 16 – 17
Solo Lyrical (Dancer: Brianna Pellum)
“Gravity”
Choreographer: Brianna Pellum
Qualified to attend IDC National Competition in Chicago, Illinois
“Sally’s Dance”
“My Same”
“Gravity”
Special Awards
Special Award trophy: Sweet & Sassy Award
This award is given to a senior entry that the Special Award Judge thought represented the character of the dance, and recognized the use of the costume as a prop.
Overall High Point Award
1st Runner Up to Senior Small Group Challenge Champion
Out of all the Senior Small Group Categories, “My Same” had the 2nd highest score.
Solo Recognition
Semi-Finalist for International Dance Idol Title to Brianna Pellum
Any Male or Femalesoloist, 8-19 years of age, who achieves a minimum score of 270 points (Gold or higher) at any IDC Regional Competition is invited to participate as a semi-finalist in the International Dance Idol Title Contest at the IDC 2013 National Finals.
Dance Company Members are:
Charity Garrett
Ra’Zhanel Johnson
Ryean Howard
Basha Landry
Mahogany Moore
Micah Pegues
Brianna Pellum
Brandee Williams
Ozen Dance Company Directors:
Eva LeBlanc
Lucia Booth