Bandoleras and the Ramblers competed at the Showmakers of America Texas State Dance and Drill Championship.

2025 State Champion: CO-ED Team

This past Saturday the Bandoleras and the Ramblers competed at the Showmakers of America Texas State Dance and Drill Championship. It was very successful for BOTH teams and a HUGE step for our dance programs! Check out the pictures!

Our Ramblers rocked the house and are returning State Champions! With a standing ovation for their last two routines. The Bandoleras wowed with passion and performance. 

We will be back in town tomorrow, celebrate these amazing teams when you see them!

Rambler Awards:

STATE CHAMPION CO-ED TEAM

Judges Award 

Sweepstakes Award

Outstanding showmanship in Open, prop, and novelty

Choreography: Open and Prop

Overall entertainment: Open

Team Best in Category

Novelty: first place

Open: first Place

Prop: first place

Bandolera Awards:

• Medium ensemble 2nd place 

OFFICER AWARDS-

• Judges award and sweepstakes- 90 & above average score for all routines 

• showmanship award for contemporary & jazz

• Choreography award for contemporary (choreographed by the officers!)

• 3rd place officer jazz 

• 1st place officer prop 

• Best in class 2nd place officers (overall) 

TEAM AWARDS-

• Judges awards and sweepstakes-  90& above average for all routines

• Outstanding showmanship for jazz & hiphop 

• 4th place hiphop

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