The West Fargo Dance Team designed two outstanding costumes for the 2014-2015 season. Competing in both high kick and jazz, the West Fargo Dance Team costumes were a definite crowd (and judge!) pleaser.

Jazz

Their song for jazz was “World on Fire” by Les Friction, about humans saving Earth from destruction. “We needed a uniform that gave the image of futuristic armor,” said Varsity Assistant Coach Gretchen Stafslien. To create the fierce ultramodern look, multiple fabric textures in tones of charcoal grey were used: tricot, velvet, and mesh. West Fargo got creative and added a few more finishing touches themselves: a mesh hood to add drama, and rhinestones stripes on the bodice to add a little sparkle.

The routine was choreographed by Patrice Barakat Corral, and won 1^st place at the ND State Dance Competition and Judge’s Choice at DX in Minneapolis, MN. Congrats!

High Kick

For 2014-2015 high kick, West Fargo used the song “I Will Survive” by J2. The routine was choreographed by Dan Sapp.  The costume design was inpired by a photo of a Sophia Lucia, and the look and feel was to be ‘animalistic’.

Like their jazz costume, this kick unitard used a variety of fabric textures to emphasize their theme. Fog mesh (mesh with a metallic sheen) was used on one leg, and exotic lace (lace with a unique sequin pattern) was used on the other to create a distinctive look from a distance. Coach Stafslien said “we wanted to have the legs of the costume be two different fabrics to creative a visual while kicking. We used exotic lace on part of our kick costume last year, and we really liked the way it looked on stage.”

The routine won 1^st place at the ND State Competition, 3^rd place at UDA Nationals in Orlando, FL, and awarded Best Costume at DX in Minneapolis.

Congratulations on a GREAT 2014-2015 season, West Fargo! We look forward to starting your standout designs for next year- can't wait!