LINX Dancers Win at Starbound’s National Finals 2017

WELLESLEY, MA – July 7th - LINX Dance Studio won awards at Starbound National Talent Competition’s 2017 National Finals June 25th – June 28th at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. LINX dancers, age 8 - 16 competed with more than 10 other talented dance studios across MA, NY and NJ during the three full days of competition. While LINX attended regionals in previous years, this was their first time at Starbound’s National Final Tour.

“I am very proud of the season these dancers have had. They truly showed how much they have improved and grown over the year. Having overall placements in a National Finals is a hard feat and they succeeded. I think their hard work and dedication shined on stage through their dancing and with the awards they won,” said LINX Dance Director Heather Emley. “They had great sportsmanship and cheered other studio dancers on, wishing them good luck. They got the opportunity to compete at a very challenging level, as many of the studios won top regional awards during the year.”

LINX’s performance of Stimela won highest score in the Senior Elite Duo/Trio Contemporary category, received a special judges award for “Great Musicality,” and placed 1st Overall for Senior Elite Duos/Trios for the entire competition.

Some of LINX’s dancers were invited to perform at the “Winner’s Performance” on the last day of Nationals, where they danced a routine one last time, cheered on by the judges. One of the judges gave Stimela (Elite Co. trio) a standing ovation, adding to the excitement of an already memorable week.

Three LINX dancers were honored to take part in the “Miss Star of Hope” program, a rewarding banquet style event with all proceeds donated to the Dancers Care Foundation.

More awards for LINX dancers included:

Junior Miss Starbound

New Face finalist

Highest scoring Junior Pre-Teen Elite Solo (Jazz division)

First place overall Junior Pre-Teen Soloist

5th overall for Petite Junior Competitive Solos

2nd place in Little Miss Starbound title category (age 8 and under)

10th overall in Junior Elite Solos

High Golds and Elite Golds as adjudicated awards for solos, duos, and small groups

LINX is in its eleventh year of operation providing fun-based classes and camps that specialize in dance, theater, sports, STEAM and early childhood programming. The main office is located at 141 Linden Street in Wellesley, MA. For more information about LINX Dance Studio, visit http://www.linxdance.com or call 781-235-3210.

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