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Special to The News-Courier—
GRAPEVINE—The Movement Space Dance Company won several awards at the Legacy Dance Championship at the Gaylord Convention Center July 3-6 in Grapevine.
The company, consisting of 18 members representing the communities of Munday, Benjamin, Knox City, Rhineland, Seymour and Stamford, competed in the lyrical, contemporary, acro, tap, jazz and hip-hop categories, in three different age groups.
Senior soloists earned Elite Gold and Platinum trophies with Destyn Mauldin and Karsyn Sanders placing in the top 10 overall and Tess Decker placing in the top five over all.
Also competing were Addison Decker, Zoe Harris, Evan Hunter, Karley Myers, Brice and Cheney Thompson.
The Junior Company competed in the duet and trio divisions with two duets— Kamryn Rocha and Paisley Morrow and Amrie Loftin and Kinslee Carver—placing in the top five over all.
Also competing were Hallie and Jolie Everson in duet and Allie Caddell, Mackinzi and Campbell Corcoran in trio.
Both companies also competed in the small group division with contemporary and jazz dances earning all platinum trophies and placing in the top 10 and top five overall.
All 18 company members competed in the line division, which is the largest the company has ever been a part of within a competition. The dancers competed in the lyrical, hip hop, and tap categories earning Elite Gold and Platinum trophies. The ladies placed in the top five with their tap and hip-hop numbers.
The week came to a strong close with the company members competing in the Legacy Championship Showdown of the Legends. The top scoring numbers of the entire competition were invited to be featured, and this included the Junior Company Jazz and the Company Tap.
The 2019-2020 Movement Space Dance Company is under the direction of Cori Corcoran and Jeremy Saxton.
Legacy Dance Championship is based out of New York and offers regional and national dance competitions throughout the year, showcasing multiple categories of dance.
“I had the complete privilege of watching 18 of the most precious young women shine brighter than ever before,” said director Cori Corcoran in a Facebook post. “Their commitment was just as beautiful as their performances. And in a time of such uncertainty not only did they go ‘all out’, they were dedicated enough to see it through no matter what the outcome was going to be.
“Each of these ladies performed with all of their heart and soul and did not take this opportunity for granted which is something I know we all will never forget. They earned many awards, had overall top placements, and represented a town of 1,300 in a competitive showdown of high scores within a national competition. Not too shabby indeed!
“To know them is to love them and my heart will always cherish the time we have had together. Many, many hours of laughs, sweat, repetition, growth, sprinkled in with a few birthday cupcakes, and so much more. I will always be proud of who they are and love them no matter the distance between us.
“I want to thank all of the parents for supporting their dancers through the years. From the classes, to the fundraising, to the many rehearsals…..you’ve been there for them and I can promise you they will never ever forget your sacrifices. Many years later, I am still grateful for all that my parents did for me through the love of dance.
“I also thank you parents for allowing me to be a part of their lives, it is a blessing I will never forget. God opened a tiny door 15 years ago and created so much more with it than I ever expected. Your families have been a big part of that. ⠀
“Here’s to the future of the TMS Dance Co. You all will shine brighter than ever before and continue something special that offers endless positivity for many. I love you and I can’t wait to see you in action.”
“To know them is to love them and my heart will always cherish the time we have had together. Many, many hours of laughs, sweat, repetition, growth, sprinkled in with a few birthday cupcakes, and so much more. I will always be proud of who they are and love them no matter the distance between us.
“I want to thank all of the parents for supporting their dancers through the years. From the classes, to the fundraising, to the many rehearsals. you’ve been there for them and I can promise you they will never ever forget your sacrifices. Many years later, I am still grateful for all that my parents did for me through the love of dance.
“I also thank you parents for allowing me to be a part of their lives, it is a blessing I will never forget. God opened a tiny door 15 years ago and created so much more with it than I ever expected. Your families have been a big part of that. ⠀
“Here’s to the future of the TMS Dance Co. You all will shine brighter than ever before and continue something special that offers endless positivity for many. I love you and I can’t wait to see you in action.”
“I’ve been dreading making this post for about a week now, because that signifies this chapter of my life is actually over,” said Sanders. “It’s been such an honor and privilege dancing with the Movement Space for 15 years. I can proudly say dance isn’t just moving your body, it’s helped me build confidence within myself and form a love for all types of genres of music. I’ve made lifelong friends in the studio, but I’d rather call them my family.”
“From the start, Cori Cook Corcoran made it evident that her studio would be welcoming to all people. She built a company that blossomed into a family. I am so grateful that my parents decided to put me in dance when I was so young.
“Some of my favorite memories have been with my dance family and I will always cherish them.
“This year’s competition was definitely different than all the rest for a few reasons. We didn’t think we were going to be able to even go in the first place, and for us four seniors, that didn’t sit well. We wanted to have the opportunity to perform one last time. Actually getting to perform though, was indescribable. The rules were wacky about Covid-19, but it was still an experience I’ll never forget. Through all of the sweat and tears on and off stage, I can finally take my last bow.”
