Pittsburgh DancExplosion at STARPOWER Dance Nationals: Ocean City, MD

The beach, friends, and dance....WHO could ask for more? Pittsburgh DancExplosion traveled to Ocean City, Maryland July 20-25 for Starpower World Championships! With fierceness, fun, and great performances, Pittsburgh DancExplosion ensemble brought home many awards and lasting memories! We are very proud of the girls hardwork and dedication! The results are in:
Solo Competition

The PDE crew on the opening day of solo competition!
"Hiding Underwater"-Kelly Gallagher--Platinum, 3rd in Contemporary Category
"One Moment More"-Alyssa Ferris--Elite Gold "Cut"-Olivea McLaughlin--Elite Gold "Libertango"-K. Gallagher--Platinum "Perfidia"-K. Gallagher--Elite Gold "Strongest Suit"-Angie Hedglin-Elite Gold in Future Star Division
"Sophisticated Lady"-Allison Chammas-Elite Gold "Babylon"-Emma Chamms-Elite Gold "Everytime it Rains"-Jenna Markovich--Elite Gold, "Lovely Expressions" Special Award "Save the Last Kiss"-E. Chammas--Elite Gold "Someone Else's Dream"-A. Chammas--Elite Gold
DUET Competition

Woman's Work-J. Markovich & E. Chammas-Elite Gold
Egypt-O. McLaughlin & K. Gallagher-Platinum

Group Competition "Temptation"- A. Chammas, E. Chammas, A. Ferris, O. McLaughlin, J. Markovich, K. Gallagher-Elite Gold
"Forgive Me"-A. Chammas, E. Chammas, A. Ferris, O. McLaughlin, J. Markovich, K. Gallagher-Platinum
"Special Two"-E. Chammas, O. McLaughlin, J. Markovich, K. Gallagher-Platinum-Battle of the Stars (5th place champions)
"Problem Child"-A. Chammas, E. Chamms, A. Ferris, J. Markovich-Platinum "Memphis"-A. Chammas, E. Chammas, A. Ferris, J. Markovich, O. McLaughlin, K. Gallagher, Platinum
"Twisted"-A. Hedglin, A. Chammas, E. Chammas, J. Markovich, K. Gallagher, Platinum The Group "Special Two" was invited to participate in the BATTLE OF THE STARS which is the best of the best show at the end of the week. The Battle of the stars was live and broadcasted over the Internet! Only the top 5-6 groups from each category were invited to perform. Regardless of awards & medals, this was a unique opportunity that the girls worked hard for and deserved. We are very proud of PDE 2008 Ensemble! The accomplishments this year have been fantastic, keep it going into the 08-09 season! WAY TO GO! Also, A BIG thank you to the parents of PDE whom support the dancers, Michelle, & Amy! Here are more fun pics from the week!

The group posing "Emma Style"!

As usual....Checking out their phones and sending text messages!

Beach Mania!

All photos in this post by Amy Johnston, Except Soloist Kelly Gallagher taken by Starpower Nationals Photo Crew