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Junior Paulina Guerra performed her solo.

Junior Paulina Guerra’s boat inspired creative movement. In class, she had an assignment where she had to match words with dance movements. She decided to tell a story about her boat, through dance. Guerra wrote a poem, added background music, and combined both to create an elegant choreography marked with sharp movements. “The poem itself was describing very strong features about the boat, so I made fast and explosive moments throughout the dance to match my poem,” Guerra said. Photos by Fox Mar

LAST SHOW. The dance team performs “Mary Magdalene,” a mix of contemporary and jazz styles. It was a fusion of senior choreographers Melanie Pozo and Olivia Moreira’s favorite styles. “While working on this dance, I really learned a lot about myself and Olivia; it really enhanced my leadership skills and confidence,” Pozo said.

DANCERS LEAP in unison while “Like It’s Christmas” plays in the background. “This dance was electrifying. You get a rush of adrenaline when you are on stage, and it is so fun,” sophomore Ellie Whalen said. Photo by Fox Mar

WITH A SOLO PART, junior Sofia Amaro comes up from the center of the circle as she gracefully makes soft arm movements to start her team’s dance. The choreography consisted of contemporary-style movements. The dance seamlessly combined soft and sharp moves.