Competition Season

The 2025 Competition Season seems like a short-period of time, but the preparation starts way before. The John Curtis Danceline, being a full-year squad, has a long list of performances and places they have to be. Volleyball Games, Radio Shows, Mardi Gras Parades, Baseball Games, Football Games, Pep Rally's, and the list goes on. These are just a few of the events that go hand in hand with the girls' competition season. The Danceline starts preparing months before to gear up for their season. Preparation is very time consuming. Dancers give up their weekends, time after school, and even holiday breaks. While the rest of the student body is off for Christmas and New Years, the team works diligently to achieve success. The season is not only a physical battle, wearing down the dancers bodies, but also mental. Constantly running routines, creates an extra push for stamina and mental toughness. Throughout the season, Danceline encourages each other to work as a team, grow in perseverance, and push their bodies to their limit.

This year the hard work of the John Curtis Danceline did not go unnoticed. The Team attended the DTU- Dance Team Union Regional Competition at Hahnville High School on January 11th, 2025, where they competed in two categories: Jazz category, and for the first time, Gameday category, other known as the "Spirit Showdown." Their dedication to put their best foot out there was clearly evident. For the first time in school history the squad became regional champions. At the competition the team came 1st in Large Varsity Jazz, beating schools twice their size, and 7th in gameday. This big win encouraged the team to keep pushing, and fueled their hunger to win at State. 

Two weeks later the team competed at the Louisiana AAS State Dance Competition. They competed in Division I High School Gameday and Division I High School Jazz. Again, the team made history, breaking all stereotypes. The team received 1st place, and became state champs in Division I High School Gameday! This was a huge accomplishment considering the team had never once competed in the Gameday category. In the Gameday category teams are to show off their school spirit by performing an energized routine consisting of a sideline dance, fight song, cheers, and other showcases of their school's style! The John Curtis Danceline definitely represented their school proudly and earned their achievements. Additionally, the team received 2nd place and a technique award for the performance in Division I High School Jazz! Their dance showcased an instrumental piece to the song, "Torn," by Nathan Lanier. The John Curtis Dance Team, usually recognized as the underdog, came out as one of the top teams at this competition. The team received 5th Overall Highest Score in the High School Jazz Category, out of 18 teams, and became State Runner Ups with the 2nd Highest Score in the High School Gameday Category, out of 20 teams. The perseverance of these young ladies, has shown the strength and grit they have on and off the scenes. The continue to defy odds, and show the world that it doesn't matter how big or small of a school you are. The John Curtis Danceline had many goals this season but a really important one was to grow and be proud of what they've done. The girls can definitely attest to the growth throughout the competition season and be extremely proud of themselves, their team, and their school!