WESTLAKE HS DANCE TEAM WINS BIG AT LINE BATTLE
The Westlake High School Dance Team won 7 out of 9 awards at the Annual Battle of the Dance Line held on November 20 at the Georgia World Congress Center. Twenty-four Atlanta area schools competed in the event. Undaunted, the Westlake Dance team, also known a Lion's MANE Attraction (LMA), proved they were center stage worthy by winning awards in showmanship, creativity, technique, costume, dance, and stands, which placed them at 1st place overall. In addition to receiving a trophy, senior and Captain Shanice Reeves won a $1,000 scholarship for college from

Dazz with Jazz Studio, sponsor of Battle of the Dance Line competition.

In its second year of operation, the Westlake Dance Team is making a mark on Atlanta. The troupe is comprised of 25 students with a 3.0 GPA who range from 14-18 years of age. " We are lucky to have a talented group of dedicated dancers whose parents are highly supportive of our program. Support from parents and school administrators has been the key to our success," says Rae Ransom Coleman, Westlake Dance Department Director and Dance Team Coach.

The video featured on the left was taken toward the end of the Red Carpet event, right before taping of the ceremony was scheduled to begin. To view clip, press play.