Batavia Varsity Dance Team continues its’ successful competition season by qualifying for the State Championship this past weekend at the Huntley regional TEAMdance Illinois (TDI) contest. The 17 member Varsity team danced its way to victory as they were awarded 1st place in the 3A division Open Pom category allowing them to compete at the state level. The dance was largely choreographed by the two senior team captains, Amber Steffen and Emily Yorke. The TDI State Varsity Championship, held in March 2012, is the season’s culminating event that highlights Illinois’ best varsity teams. This will be Batavia’s 6th consecutive trip to the state championship. Batavia Varsity also placed 2nd in the 3A Open Dance category and 3rd in the 3A Hip Hop category at the contest.

The Junior Varsity squad also did well at the competition, placing 2nd for their Open Pom routine and 3rd for their Open Dance routine. The JV team also recently qualified to compete at the TDI JV Illinois Invitational in February 2012.

Batavia will be hosting its own Regional TDI Dance & Flag Competition on Sunday, January 8, 2011. The Suburban Christian Conference Championship and the Northern IL Big 12 Conference Championship will take place at this event. For additional information regarding the dance team and/or the upcoming contest, please visit bataviadanceteam.org.