Dance Students Perform at Annual CFISD Dance ShowOffs
Dance teams from all 12 CFISD high schools displayed their talents at the 2023 CFISD Dance ShowOffs on Jan. 26 at the Berry Center.
The showcase kicked off with a performance from the All-District Dance Team, followed by two routines from each school. Dancers performed their solo and ensemble routines at the Berry Center on Jan. 24-25 prior to the team performances.
The Jersey Village High School Gold Dusters dance team performs its hip-hop routine at the CFISD Dance ShowOffs on Jan. 26 at the Berry Center. The Gold Duster’s routine was in honor of Jersey Village’s 50th anniversary.
“CFISD Dance ShowOffs has grown substantially from a few schools in the district to all 12 campuses performing two team contest routines to create an entertaining and exciting show,” said Haley Lourenco, Cypress Ridge High School Dazzlers head director. “We are fortunate to be in CFISD where our district celebrates our dance teams’ successes and allows us to all showcase our growing and competitive programs. CFISD Dance ShowOffs helps us in showcasing our programs to the community so that we can continue to be one of the most competitive districts in Texas.”
The Cypress Lakes High School Sterling Stars dance team performs its contemporary routine at the CFISD Dance ShowOffs on Jan. 26 at the Berry Center.
The following nine All-District Dance Team seniors were announced at the conclusion of the event as recipients of the 2023 All-District Dance Team Scholarship:
- Morgan Johnson, Bridgeland Belles - $500;
- Amelia Hancock, Cypress Woods Crimson Cadettes - $500;
- Alison Peiffer, Cypress Woods Crimson Cadettes - $500;
- Emma Chedotal, Cypress Woods Crimson Cadettes - $500;
- Krisha Khosla, Cypress Ridge Dazzlers - $500;
- Olivia Garcia, Cy-Fair Brigade - $700;
- Rylie Alcorn, Cypress Ranch Classics - $700;
- Katelyn Kilgore, Cy-Fair Brigade - $1,200; and
- Emery Harris, Cy-Fair Brigade - $1,200.
“A long-standing tradition of CFISD Dance ShowOffs is the selection of our All-District Dance Team that is comprised of 10 dancers each from all 12 high schools. We were able to add a new element this year by adding in sponsorships from around our community. With the help of Kelley Hughes, coordinator of secondary fine arts, and Sandi Dunn, Cypress Ranch High School Classics head director, we were able to exceed our expectations of donations. We were able to hand out nine total scholarships to All-District Dance Team seniors totaling $6,300. We are going to continue this sponsorship opportunity in hopes to grow our scholarships for our graduating seniors. I feel blessed to work alongside 23 hardworking and dedicated directors to put on another amazing CFISD Dance ShowOffs.”
