Congratulations to the Munster High School Dance teams on a very successful Indiana High School Dance Team Association (IHSDTA) 2015 state competition. The varsity team earned first place in the AAA Pom category with a dance choreographed by Brandee Evans. The large ensemble also earned first place in their category and was composed of the following dancers: Jackie Dye, Sugar Fane, Melissa Fronczek, Mary Kate Pruzin, Catherine Tavitas, Katie Wiening, and Sara Wilson. Their dance was choreographed by Amity McKiddy. The varsity jazz dance received 4th place in the state. The varsity team is coached by Cindy Banas. She is assisted by Jennifer Kruhm and Angela Mattozzi.
The junior varsity team also earned first place in junior varsity pom category with a routine choreographed by Brandee Evans. In their jazz category, they earned second place and their dance was choreographed by Schhaya Gray. The junior varsity team is coached by Schhaya Gray.
Coach Banas states, “I am very proud of both teams and their accomplishments. The varsity team had a push after they returned from nationals and saw the top teams in the United States. They worked harder and practiced different after that experience and lead Munster to a first place title in Pom. The varsity team practices 3-4 times a week and on Saturdays. JV worked very hard all year and has had great improvement throughout the year. At practices they push each other to be the best they can be. The JV team practice 2-3 times a week and Saturdays. Both teams had a tremendous amount of talented dancers who were very dedicated to being successful.”