On October 12, 13 different groups of Lancers all took their chance on the dance floor to decide who was the best dance crew of Thousand Oaks High School. They showed bravery and they definitely put on a show to remember, making this a day full of all kinds of fun memories. There were two winners declared at the two different show times. The groups included, boys track, the Center, jv baseball, flag football & girls soccer, ASB & Ethos, choir, boys soccer & girl water polo, the Green Hole, seniors, basketball, football and varsity baseball. At the first show cheer was declared the winner with a perfect score of 30 out of 30, and at the second show, football took the win with an almost perfect score of 39 out of 40.
Each performance started with a video introducing the team and something they wanted to tell the judges, while also providing “sneak peaks” of their dances. At the end of each performance, the judges for that show would provide feedback to the teams and give them their final score. Each show added its own spin with a different panel of judges, along with a guest judge as well. For the first show there was none other than principal Eric Bergmann as a guest judge for the third year running. At the second show, the well loved and appreciated Jaleen Murphy, now retired dance coach, was another guest judge. This day was filled with all kinds of fun and different dances. All the styles varied, mostly being jazz or hip hop variations. Watching these athletes try and move it on stage in some costume, certainly provided the audience with a good time full of laughter and suspense.
Football had given the audience a surprise with one backflip after another. Meanwhile countless groups did a move to throw these athletes into the air, and watching the moments of them being thrown in the air, made the whole performance another level. Girls soccer and flag football had rocked the stage with shimmery skirts that deserve to be mentioned. All throughout these performances, we had seen all different techniques and personalities displayed in each dance. Every time a new group stepped on that stage, the feeling of not knowing what to expect, and then watching jv baseball do TikTok related dances on stage or choirs adorable musical theater poses, made this all so much more amusing.
Best Dance Crew has been happening for three years running now, and it’s a tradition Lancers can’t wait to continue. Each year this show has been unforgettable, and each year students look forward to this day of watching their friends and voting for the best. This year’s show definitely lived up to the hype, and provided a performance like no other.
