Lynn Bates School of Dance wins at major dance event

  • Lynn Bates photo Junior Jazz, from left: Marley Rocha, Aubrey Ros, Kenzie Zamora, Ryleigh Siptak, Lexi Salinas
    Lynn Bates photo Junior Jazz, from left: Marley Rocha, Aubrey Ros, Kenzie Zamora, Ryleigh Siptak, Lexi Salinas
  • Lynn Bates photo Jazzettes: back row (L to R): Natasha Ochoa, Lilly Oltz, Petra Andrews, Kamryn Ramirez. Front Row (L to R): Lily Morales, Izabella Castillo
    Lynn Bates photo Jazzettes: back row (L to R): Natasha Ochoa, Lilly Oltz, Petra Andrews, Kamryn Ramirez. Front Row (L to R): Lily Morales, Izabella Castillo

       In Waco recently, Lynn Bates School of Dance competed against dozens of dance studios from around the state and area for prestigious top honors at Showstopper, the largest dance competition in the country. 
       Their entries placed as follows:
    Lily Morales received 9th place overall in Mini Performance Solo; ''Edge of Tap'' received 5th place overall in Teen Performance Duet/Trio; ''Born to Hand Jive'' received 6th place overall in Mini Performance Duet/Trio; and Lynn Bates School of Dance received two platinum awards; and seven gold awards.
       This qualifies them to go to the Showstopper National Finals in either Sandusky, Mashantucket, Myrtle Beach, Kissimmee, Anaheim, or Galveston this summer.