The Highland Belles wrapped up their successful 2017-2018 season competing in the Contest of Champions National Drill Team Competition in Orlando, Florida on March 3rd. The Belles excelled in several dance categories going up against other outstanding teams from around the nation.
In the Extra-Large Team Category the Belles received the following awards:
- National Grand Champion
- 1st place XL Pom
- 1st place XL Jazz
- 1st place XL Kick
- 1st place XL Contemporary
In the overall scoring of teams, the Belles came in 12th place out of the 88 teams.
- 6th place Pom of 36 entries
- 6th place Kick of 17 entries
- 19th place Contemporary of 43 entries
- 16th place Jazz of 59 entries
- Choreography Award for Pom
The Belles are led by Director Shannon Phillips and Assistant Director Emily Sanchez. Ms. Phillips said, “This competition gets tougher each year, and our Belles meet the challenge head on. I am so pleased with their performances.”
Congratulations Belles!