Smith performed in four of the total 11 dances, and has been dancing since she was four years old. Some of the songs that the dancers performed to include “Dragula” by Rob Zombie, “BAMM” by Zombies and “Take What You Want” by Post Malone.

“[The] hardest dance for sure was my solo,” she said. “I try to push and challenge myself both in choreography and abilities. I definitely gave my stamina a run for its money.”

The Dance Team club officers, Smith included, began the event preparations by selecting the list of songs for the team members to perform to. Once the list was complete, team members signed up for which songs they wanted to perform for, resulting in the various numbers that comprised the overall performance ranging from groups as small solos and duets to an ensemble of 15 dancers.

“My favorite part was performing ‘Alter Ego’ [by Doechii],” Computer Animation freshman Brooke Thomsen said. “I love hip hop, and I did it a lot in high school, so [Game Art sophomore] Arsine [Mkrtchyan]’s dance made me feel right at home.”

Thomsen was in two of the 11 dances, and has been dancing since he was seven years old. He shared that he joined the team because of the big impact dance has had on him since he was young.

“Before the show, I felt pretty nervous,” he said. “It was kind of weird to perform in a completely new place in front of people I barely knew. By the end of the show, I was so happy to be dancing again. I loved the support from the audience.”

Despite the challenge of balancing the club with classes and working on projects, Smith commented that she thinks of each semester as a reset for her personal schedule managing schoolwork and the dance team. The team’s next event is a winter performance taking place in December, with the exact date yet to be determined.

“Everyone [on the team] shares that passion for dance and I can’t imagine myself not having the ability to share it like we do here,” Smith said. “I am confident shows will be just as fun, and great, if not better in the future.” ✮