‘Flurry’ of dancers compete in Pelican
Sports News | Published on January 24, 2017 at 1:14pm CST | Author: Pelican Rapids Press
0Valkyries annual meet attracts school teams from throughout Minnesota
It was probably the largest competitive spectator event yet to be hosted at the new Al Siegle Activities Center, as competitive dance teams from ten schools–plus hundreds of family, friends and fans–gathered in Pelican Rapids Jan. 21.
The Pelican squad, led by head coach Emily Evenson and assistants Katie Klovstad and Avery Nueville, competed at all levels–including a up-and-coming group of B-Squad dancers.
The varsity “Kick” routine garnered a fourth place finish for the Pelican Valkyries dancers; while the “Jazz” routine was judged a fifth place finish. The Pelican junior varsity squads kicked to a fifth place finish; while placing fourth in the Jazz category.
Life isn’t about waiting for the blizzard to pass But dancing among the snowflakes. From the program for the “Flurries” invitational dance tounament in Pelican Rapids
The Pelican B Squad took third in a smaller field of B-Squad perfomers.
Frazee swept first place in both the Jazz and Kick categories; while Crosby-Ironton took second in both.
The concession stand, with an array of healthy foods and snacks, was busy all day long–and raised tidy proceeds for the Pelican Rapids High School Valkyries Dance team.
The Pelican Valkyries dance team is gearing up for the conference tourney, which is Jan. 27 in Hawley.
The Section meet is Feb. 4 in Wadena.