From left, in the first row, are: Rocco Siliano, Shaylee McGraw, Peyton Chuzie, Nora Colvin, Haidyn Simpson, Finnley Horan, Ellason Curtis, Korah Bosko, Avery Carr. Middle row: Molly Dies Geer, Melody McCandless, Lacey McNett, Chloe Lucas, Raegan Hammersley, Gwenivere Bigelow, Kaitlyn Salapek, Kaylynn Bosko, Roryn McCandless, Isabella Wenzel, Isla VanOrd. Back row: Brea Poston, Carly Olsen, Taylor Alexander, Adeline Amsdell, Izzy McMonigal, Rylee Steffan, Katelyn Jurkowski, Harper Jones, Carly Davies

On a recent weekend Molly Dies’ Dance Express Competition Team attended their first regional dance competition of the season in StarQuest at DeYor Performing Arts in Youngstown, Ohio. The Team walked away with highest adjudications, overalls, and lots of memories! Dancers also received special judge’s awards for their dance routines, going to Adeline Amsdell for her “Top Tier Timing”, Izzy McMonigal & Rocco Siliano for their “Infections Energy”, the Mini level tap dance “Coolest Kids In Town”, and the Junior level lyrical dance “Lovely Lyrical” for their storytelling.

The Elite level received the coveted “Apogee award” for the highest scoring 13 and over routine for their Lyrical dance. Rocco Siliano placed 1st overall out of all the advanced senior soloists for his Jazz solo. Rocco Siliano and Harper Jones placed first overall in the senior duet/trio category for their Jazz routine. Rocco Siliano and Taylor Alexander both received second runner-up for “Title” in their respective divisions. “Amazing job from all of the 26 dancers,” dance officials said. “They represented themselves, the dance studio, and Warren County with grace, leadership, hard work and dedication. The Team has four more regional competitions this season. Off to a great start!”