Farragut Dances To Winning Beat

Before the school year began, the 2007-2008 Farragut High School Varsity Dance Team, coached by Lauren Marino and Romni Perrine, took home a first-place trophy.
The 11-girl squad attended the Universal Dance Association Camp at the University of Tennessee July 17-20. The girls learned new choreography, improved their individual technique, and showcased their talents as a team at the camp.
The dancers performed in the Home Routine competition.
With six new members and five returning from the 2006-2007 squad, Farragut surprised the audience and staff with a high level of synchronization and chemistry in their performances.
The routine, choreographed by Kelley Eidenmuller and Valerie Baxter, was to an intense and emotional tune forcing the dancers to convey those expressions through their movements and their facial expressions.
This dramatic performance impressed the judges and set them apart from the other competitors.
Not only did the team place first in Home Routine, Farragut also took home the Leadership Award. This award was voted on by all the attending teams and is defined as the “team that inspires others”.
The squad has put together routines to perform at the high school football games and will attend the TSSAA State Competition in November.
The team has consistently placed in the top 3 each year, including a first place award in 2005.
The High School National Dance Team Competition will take place in February at the Wide World of Sports in Orlando, Florida. In 2007, Farragut advanced to finals before placing sixth out of more than 60 teams throughout the nation.