State competition approaches for Knightline as they continue to practice their
Kick Dance repeatedly until it is mastered. Knightline will be attending the State
competition at Francis Howell Central this weekend, Feb. 25.
“I am looking forward to seeing how well our team performs this dance, and
seeing all the other schools,” junior Amanda Pirrone said, “I’m excited to see how
well our team does. It’s like a little bonding experience for us.”
In preparation of this competition, each dancer on the Varsity Knightline team
had to perform the dance in front of the captains as a test and pass. The captains
this year are Katie Stepanek, Nita Stein, and Cat Pherigo. This year’s State dance
was choreographed by junior Amanda Pirrone.
“It’s a big honor that the team chose me to make up the dance,” Pirrone, dancer
of 12 years, said, “It’s because I have done a kick dance before and I am an upperclassman.”
So far this year, Knightline has been pretty successful in their competitions.
At the Lindbergh competition, Knightline received certificates of excellence. In
Chicago, they got first place in the hip hop dance, and second in pom.
“[Getting first in Chicago] was awesome, and it made me feel cool,” senior and
dancer of seven years Beth Hillis said, “It was exciting, and we all got a medal
to wear.”
The Knightline dancers have set many goals, and have some high expectations
for this year’s competition. Coach Kelly Hewitt is looking forward to ending the
Knightline year on a high note.
“It’s gone pretty well so far this year,” said coach Hewitt, “I’m looking forward
to competing to see ho we’re going to do. It’s our final performance as a team.”

by Elizabeth Diggs