Ellevé Showcase 2011

We held our annual Elleve Showcase on Friday, April 29, 2011. It was our 2nd year to have our showcase. It was something that I started last year and wanted to keep it as a tradition. It is hard, because we have to keep our routines "in the back of our heads" for a while. But, I really like it because we perform in the auditorium, which I think gives a little more "formal" feel to our routines. Plus, we can use light effects, etc. I also like it because the girls who want to, can perform a solo, and we also perform some new routines. It is just a special night and a great way to celebrate all of our routines and the success we had this past year.

My sister Annie came and took some pictures for me. Here is one of each of the girls as they were escorted and introduced.

Makenzie Beardall

Krizia Brooks

Kourtney Finch

Mikel Jackson

Savannah Martin

Alli Monroe

Kalli Olsen

Alexus Poulsen

Edynn Shaw

Danielle Smith

Kylie Bingham

Hailey Bishop

Katilynn Blood

Kimber Creer

Aubrey Finch

Neisha Martinez

Sarah Melling

Katie Muirbrook

Jada Poulsen

Makayla Wilson

Melissa Durtschi

Shalee Hiskey

Annie took a few pictures of the routines. It was hard to get good pictures because of the lighting in the auditorium. I think you have to have a special lens. Anyway, here are some of the pics:

Splits in military.The turning headstands They hit them! At least the stage floor wasn't rough this time!I loved our military routine this year!One of the new routines we perform is a fun couples dance. Each member of the team asks a boy to come and be their partner. The boys have to come to a few early morning practices. It is always a crowd favorite routine to watch. The boys have a great time! I think they do anyway.My assistant drill mistresses, Kaitlynn and Makayla choreographed the routine. It was fun music and they did a great job teaching it!There was a section with just the drill team girls.And then a section with just the boys.Then they come together for the ending.Beginning of our kick routine - Betty Boop.The new 2011-12 Elleves - we have them perform the tryout dance routine.We then announce the officers for next year.Our last number was a new lyrical routine that Savannah, Kourtney, Kaitlynn, and Makayla choreographed for the team. Here are some of the team taking their final bow.Marci and I with Kourtney. She came and wanted a picture with us, so Annie took one too!Me and Marci--our last showcase together. Marci is not able to be my assistant for next year.

The showcase was a great success and I was so proud of the team and their performances. It was sad too, because I'm losing 10 awesome seniors! They have been so great to work with! It was like I had the same team for two years because last year I only lost one senior and one girl who didn't try out. This team has accomplished a lot and really made a name in the drill team world for Maple Mountain! I'm so grateful for the opportunity I have had to work with these girls.