The GHS Competition Dance Team competed in the Eastern Dance Association’s Dance Classic on Saturday April 3^rd and the EDA Nationals on Sunday April 4^th, 2004. The competitions are divided into divisions such as Jazz, Funk, Lyrical, and Pom. The team won 1^st runner up in their division both days. They competed against 9 other teams on Saturday and 11 other teams on Sunday.

There were over 150 teams competing in the two events representing 16 states. Our team was one of only two from South Carolina, with South Aiken High School being the other. The competition was held at the Alabama Theatre in Myrtle Beach, SC with thousands of people in attendance both days. The team that placed first in their category (funk) was Sprayberry High School from Marietta, GA. The girls, along with Coach Scott, Mr. Scott, Joseph Scott, and Nicole Bucalo (their choreographer) stayed at the Kingston Plantation in Myrtle Beach. When they arrived Friday, they attended the off Broadway show “One” at the Alabama Theatre. On Saturday night they went to Barefoot Landing and ate dinner at a Japanese restaurant along with all of their family members who had come to watch the events.

The team brought home two big trophies for their wins. These are being displayed temporarily in Mrs. Miller’s office in the gym. They also received over $450 in camp scholarships and gift certificates for the team to purchase merchandise from EDA. The Dance Team raised over $5,000 this year through various fund-raisers for the costs associated with attending this competition. It is through their hard work and the support of the GHS athletic department and the community that they were able to experience this opportunity. GHS is very proud of the dedication and accomplishment of these young ladies.