Yvonne’s Directions In Dance performers shine
Published 12:03 am Wednesday, August 8, 2018
- Those pictured include teacher Ashlynn Bailey, from left, Alysia Raymond, Brynna Millet, Brinley Roccaforte, Laila Millet, Carli Bourgeois, Ella Forsythe and director Yvonne Thomas.
Yvonne’s Directions In Dance, Lutcher dancers Brynna Millet, Alysia Raymond, Layla Millet, Brinley Roccaforte, Ella Forsythe and Carli Bourgeois attended Imagine National Dance Challenge’s New Orleans National Competition.
The solo dancers finished off their season with incredible performances.
Ella Forsythe and Carli Bourgeois were selected to compete in the Title Showdown.
Ella Forsythe is National Petite Miss Imagine, and Carli Bourgeois is National Jr. Miss Imagine.
Ella and Carli were crowned National Petite & Junior Miss Imagine and also took advantage of the master classes held during the week, helping spread Southern spirit during Mardi Gras spirit day.
Carli is also a member of Imagine’s Dance Force.
After rehearsing with the Dance Force throughout the week, she performed in the No Limits Dance Challenge.
Listing of the dancers’ awards:
8 & Under Novice Division
Brynna Millet – 5 stars, 1st place category, 1st Overall Highest Score, 3rd place Costume
Alysia Raymond – 5 stars, 1st place category, 2nd Overall Highest Score
8 & Under Intermediate Division
Layla Millet – 5 stars, 1st place category, 1st Overall Highest Score, “Sass-a-frass” Special Judge’s Award
Brinley Roccaforte – 5 stars, 1st place category, 2nd Overall Highest Score
8 & Under Advanced Division
Ella Forsythe – 5 stars, 1st place category, 2nd place Overall Highest Score, $200, 2nd place costume, National Petite Miss Imagine
9-11 Advanced Division
Carli Bourgeois – 5 Star Elite, 1st place category, 1st Overall Highest Score, $300, 1st place costume, $549 Scholarship to the World Dance Pageant, National Junior Miss Imagine
