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Sophomore May Gendeh performs the small lyrical routine at the United Spirit Association Nationals Competition on March 22.

Dance team competes at Nationals in Anaheim

Shirina Cao and Jessica Li April 23, 2024

The school’s dance team is already holding tryouts for next year over the week of April 22-26, but the veterans will have strong memories from the season and their performance at the annual United Spirit...

Senior Michelle Wan fiercely raises her right arm during the ending pose of the team’s jazz routine during the competition hosted by West Coast Elite at Valley Christian on Jan. 20.

Making the most of limited practice time, dance team soars through competition season with a positive outlook

Shirina Cao and Jessica Li February 8, 2024

Whispering words of encouragement to each other and exchanging quick nods, the 14-member dance team reviewed their choreography and completed last-minute preparations for their first jazz routine at Valley...

Ashley Xu does a double stag jump while holding rainbow ribbons during her solo section of the folkloric group routine “Colorful Joy” during the performance at Spotlight Dance Cup nationals on July 8.

Dancers find perks in attending outside dance studios over school dance team

Shirina Cao and Jessica Li December 7, 2023

Sophomore Ashley Xu and her fellow studio dancers held their fans and ran to the back of the stage, transitioning into the next section of their Chinese folkloric routine. Xu gripped her 10-foot-long...

The dance team members Anisa Taymuree and Annalyn Bui hold their ending pose for their Oct. 20 football game halftime performance.

Dance team transitions from football half time performances to competition season

Shirina Cao and Jessica Li November 20, 2023

Senior dance team captain Annalyn Bui beamed with pride as she walked down the football field during the senior night football game on Oct. 22, her arms linked within her parents’ arms.  From...

Sophomore Thalea Charton dances at Dance Nationals in March 2023.

A balancing act: Sophomore learns to juggle water polo and dance

Isabelle Wang November 16, 2023

After the end-of-the-day school bell rang this fall, sophomore Thalea Charton headed to her dance studio to practice for an hour. Then, after an intense session of ballet and other forms of dance, Charton...

Senior Hannah Shaw performs a dance to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Sejong Korean School.

Senior finds creative expression through Korean folk dance

Kathy Wang October 18, 2023

The red, green and blue colored cloth of senior Hannah Shaw’s hanbok, a traditional Korean dress, cascaded into a flower-like shape as she spun to the rhythmic music at the 30th anniversary celebration...

Senior Ameya Saund strikes a pose during her costume photoshoot on Aug. 27.

Dancer and storyteller: Senior polishes steps in preparation for classical Indian debut performance

Victoria Hu October 14, 2023

Dressed in a resplendent red and gold pleated pant costume, senior Ameya Saund watches herself dance in the mirror at home as she practices crisp arm and leg movements known as adavus — which are basic...

Saratoga Dancers strike a pose during their pom routine.

Dance team prepares for the bright lights of competition season

Michelle Wan January 26, 2023

With the new semester in full swing, the dance team has transitioned into its competition season, a time when they attend local contests across the Bay Area and then head to Nationals in Anaheim.  In...

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