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Beautiful Year Miss Carmen Schuster!

From Carmen’s Mom, Anna: Carmen had her last dance competition for the year yesterday at Starz in Cedar Rapids – she received Platinum ratings on all three of her solos and was chosen as a standout dancer. Thank you Miss Alicia, Dee & Dave Hohmann for all of her dance and gymnastics training through the years giving her the confidence to compete and grow with your guidance. It was a wonderful season for us.  dbqdanceandgym.com

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Fabulous Job Miss Aaliyah Smothers!

So Proud of You Aaliyah Smothers! Lori Smothers: Thank you dearly for your thoughts and wonderful comments. Your family is dearly loved and appreciated. Miss Dee

A Note from Aaliyah’s Mom, Lori: This weekend was bitter sweet as Aaliyah and her team had their last dance competition of the season!! There was a ton of great talent there this weekend! I love that we have our girls compete at the highest level at each competition to see their true strengths and potential! It’s not always about the awards…. They truly see what hard work and determination can do for them…..and that goes alot further than just dance!!

  • Solo- Emotions: Platinum, 5th in category.
  • Trio- Hopeless Romantics: Platinum, 2nd in category.
  • Small group- Crazy What Love Can Do: High gold
  • Small group – Pray: High Gold
Aaliyah was also chosen as a Standout Dancer by the Judges. She will have the opportunity to work with a professional choreographer and dance at Starz Grand Nationals Competition in June. I am so proud of Aaliyah and her teammates. I love to watch each of them grow throughout the year!! Dance is definitely more than just dance….(and yes it’s a sport for those who argue it isn’t) it teaches life lessons, strength, confidence, determination, dedication and self respect!!! I love this dance family we’ve created since she was 3 years old. I can always count on them to help out when needed especially Tony-Kelly Hoefelmeyer!!! She always goes above and beyond helping me and it’s VERY appreciated!! We’ve had another great year riding and staying together for comps and many laughs to remember…..until next season!!
As always thank you Alicia Marie and Dee Hohmann for everything you do for our kids individually and team!!