The Jackson Hole High School Dance team placed 4th for their Hip Hop routine.

Editors Note: The Jackson Hole High School dance team perform their Hip Hop Routine. Video courtesy of Kathleen Gutierrez. 

JACKSON, Wyo. — Three Jackson Hole High School dancers were selected for the 2021 All-State Dance Team.

Dancers from all over the state competed for 22 spots on the All-State Dance Team. Captain and Senior Ashley Hovinga, Senior Brooke McGough, and Junior Morgan May were selected from Jackson Hole High School.

Ashley Hovinga Photo: Neal Henderson // Reaction Photo
Morgan May Photo: Courtesy
Brooke McGough Photo: Neal Henderson // Reaction Photo

The ladies were selected based on their GPA, a letter of recommendation from Head Coach, Kathleen Gutierrez, and a video submission in which each dancer individually performed multiple dance moves that demonstrated their technical abilities.

Ashley, Morgan, and Brooke performed a routine with the All-State team at the closing of the State Spirit Competition on Friday, Jan. 29, at the Casper Event Center.

The Jackson Hole High School Dance team placed 4th in the 4A Hip Hop Dance, with 94.667 points, and took 5th in the 4A Jazz Dance, with 75.833 at the State Spirit Competition.

 

Lindsay is a contributing reporter covering a little bit of everything; with an interest in local policies and politics, the environment and amplifying community voices. She's curious about uncovering the "whys" of our region and aims to inform the community about the issues that matter. In her free time, you can find her snowboarding, cooking or planning the next surf trip.