Temecula Dance Company Kids 'Had A Blast' At Rose Parade 2023

TEMECULA, CA — Young dancers from the Temecula Dance Company performed in the 2023 Rose Parade to the delight of families and friends across Southwest Riverside County.

On Monday, Jan. 2, floats and performers lined up on Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena to open the 134th Rose Parade. Temecula's tiny dancers took their places in front of the Honda Float "Forever Determined" and performed their dance to the sounds of Fitz and the Tantrums to open the parade.

Fitz and the Tantrums played "Let Yourself Free," the title track of their newest album, atop the Honda Float while the dancers performed after multiple hours of training with choreographer Sarah Ogleby. The TDC dancers performed along with the Rose Parade Youth Dancers, wearing brightly colored costumes as they moved, grooved and breakdanced along with the song in front of the grandstand.

The Honda float began the procession of 39 floats, 21 marching bands and 16 equestrian units that appeared in the 2023 Pasadena parade.

The studio said the kids "had a blast" performing during the parade.

Multiple commenters shared their appreciation of the young dancers on Facebook.

"I live in Orange County and just came here to comment on how incredible your performance was!" one commenter shared. "WOW! I hope you could hear lots of cheers because you killed it. And bravo to the solo dancers!"

Parents and supporters also chimed in.

"Such an honor to be a part of this! So proud of our kids and the way they represented our studio!" Nikki McBride Soleimani wrote. "Thanks again Temecula Dance Company for providing this amazing opportunity for our kids!"

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