FSA’s Fierce Squad of Artistry had a fantastic weekend at Nester National Talent Competition. Ad huge thanks needs to be given to our 42 dancers, their parents, and our insanely talented teachers!

Here are the results:

“Pon de Replay” (Sakari): High Gold and 4th overall in Novice Teen Solos
“Shake Señora” (Jenna): High Gold, 1st in her category, and 3rd overall in Novice Teen Solos
“Hello” (Sakari, Virginia): High Gold, 1st in their category, and 3rd overall in Novice Teen Duet/Trios
“A Dream is a Wish” (Jordan): High Gold and 1st in her category
“Lawdy” (Kinsley): High Gold, 1st in her category, and 6th overall in Teen Solos
“Requiem” (Riley): Platinum, 1st in her category, and 3rd overall in Teen Solos
“Sweat” (McKenna): High Gold, 1st in her category, and 9th overall in Teen Solos
“Girl” (Bella): High Gold
“Mercy” (Riley): Platinum, 1st in her category
“Dream” (Lili): High Gold and 7th overall in Teen Solos
“Paper Hearts” (Samantha): High Gold and 8th overall in Teen Solos
“Downtown” (Shelbi): High Gold, 1st in her category, 5th overall in Teen Solos, and Judge’s Choice for “Cool, Calm, and Collected”
“Got it” (McKenna): High Gold
“Put the Gun Down” (Luci) High Gold, 1st in category, and 10th overall in Teen Solos
“Hello Dolly” (Dolly): Platinum, 1st in her category, and 1st overall in Novice Petite Solos
“You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile” (Avery, Hannah G.) High Gold, 1st in their category, and 3rd overall in Petite Novice duet/trios
“Tiki Tiki Room” (Mini Company) High Gold, 1st in their category, and 3rd overall in Novice Petite Small Groups
“Rhythm Inside” (Kinsley, Adeline) High Gold, 1st in their category, 2nd overall in Teen Duet/Trios
“Wild Things” (Addison, McKenna) High Gold and 5th overall in Teen Duet/Trios
“Gold” (Kendall S., Kayla, Lili) High Gold
“Corner” (Petite Company): High Gold, 1st in their category, 3rd overall in Novice Junior Groups
“A Little Party” (Premiere Company): Platinum, 1st in their category, 1st overall in Novice Junior Small Groups, a Golden Ticket to compete at the World Dance Championships, Regional Champions in 11 & under, and Miss Heather received the Choreography Award
“Let’s Get Spicy” (Elite Company): Platinum, 1st in their category, and 1st overall in Junior Small Groups
“This is 1922!” (Production): Platinum, 1st in their category, and 1st overall in Junior Lines and Productions, a Golden Ticket to compete at the World Dance Championships, Regional Champions in 11& under, and a Judge’s Choice for “Superior Style!”
“Real Wild Child” (Kendall D): High Gold, 1st in her category, and 7th overall in Novice Junior Solos
“Only Hope” (Hannah S): High Gold, 1st in her category, and 3rd overall in Novice Junior Solos
“Firework” (Sophia): High Gold, 1st in her category, and 5th overall in Novice Junior Solos
“Jibberish” (Kayla): Platinum, 1st in her category, and 4th overall in Junior Solos
“Showstopper” (Adeline): Platinum, 1st in her category, 2nd overall in Junior Solos, and Judge’s Choice for “Command the Stage”
“Hey Mickey” (Kendall S): High Gold and 1st in her category
“Move”(Kayla): High Gold and 1st in her category
“In My Life” (Addison): Platinum, 1st in her category, and 6th overall in Junior Solos
“This is Gospel” (Dalton): High Gold and 1st in his category
“Barbie” (Madie): High Gold, 1st in her category, and 3rd overall in Senior Solos
“Because of You” (Taylor): High Gold and 1st in her category
“See You Again” (Kami): High Gold, 1st in her category, and 2nd overall in Senior Solos
“Like a Criminal” (Dalton): Platinum, 1st in his category, and 1st overall in Senior Solos
“Dancing” (Riley, Samantha): Platinum, 1st in their category, and 1st overall in Teen Duet/Trios
“Here I Am” (Taylor): High Gold, 1st in her category, and 4th overall in Senior Solos
“Fever” (Riley, Luci, Kinsley): High Gold, 1st in their category, and 5th overall in Teen Duet/Trios
“Never Stop” (Kami, Dalton): High Gold, 1st in their category, and 1st overall in Senior Duet/Trios
“Youth” (Supreme Company): Platinum, 1st in their category, 1st overall in Teen Small Groups, a Golden Ticket to compete at the World Dance Championships, and Regional Champions in 12 & over
“Baby” (Hip Hop Crew): High Gold, 1st in their category, 2nd overcall in Teen Small Groups, and Mr. Juan received the Performance Award
“Cups” (Tap Team): High Gold, 1st in their category, and 5th overall in Teen Small Groups
“Runaway” (Teen Company): Platinum, 1st in their category, 1st overall in Senior Small Groups, a Golden Ticket to compete at the World Dance Championships, Regional Champions for 12 & over, and Miss Sam received the Choreography Award
“Retrograde” (Elite & Supreme Companies): High Gold, 1st in their category, 1st overall in Teen Large Groups, and Judge’s Choice for “Superior Staging”

Photogenic Contest: Kayla placed 3rd in 11 & Under, Jenna placed 2nd in 12 & over, and Jordan placed 1st in 12 & over

What an amazing weekend!!!! ?