The Crookston Pirate Varsity Dance team competed in Glyndon at Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton High School on Friday night and finished third place. It was the first time in 21 years that the Pirate Dance team has placed in a competition.
Pirate Dance Coach Grace Espinosa said she was proud of the girls for how they handled some adversity during the week and then finished with an awesome performance on Friday. “The week leading up to this competition was anything but ideal. The girls had to change their entire routine learning whole new choreography and formations with just three practices left,” said Espinosa. “The nerves were at an all-time high for me at this competition. They all went above and beyond and nailed the routine. I’m so proud of them. The most exciting part about it is this was only the first competition. This season will have amazing things in store for this team!”
Members of the team are Morgyn Larson, Calleigh Fanfulik, Adalyn Hanson, Amelia Cordova, Evelyn Gunderson, Avery Mathews, Mackenzie Funk, Brea Lessard, Kendra Brekken, Leila Bautista, Avery Trudeau. The managers are Kayla Brekken and Emily Shea.
