A week ago, I had to deliver horrible news to my daughter! I woke up to a phone call from a family friend letting me know that one of my daughter's friend had been killed in a car accident. I knew my daughter would be waking up soon... to beat any social media posts, I hung up the phone and ran downstairs to her room. Luckily, I told her before she saw anything online. Sitting in utter disbelief, we cried. Brenna Marissa Collacchi is now a Angel in Heaven. She was a lovely young lady who filled any room she entered with joy and happiness. Ellie and Brenna danced together at Clackamas High School and shared some amazing memories together. WHY? … [Read more...]
Blue Ocean Floor
Clackamas dazzled the audience! State Season is officially over. (Tear) Clackamas ended up third (3rd) in State. This diffidently was one of the best nights ever in history of the OSAA Dance & Drill competitions. Clackamas who is the team to beat for many years, was the underdog coming into this competition. Know one knew the ending of our story and even the judges were unclear of what to expect! Looking back, maybe that wasn't the way to get to State? But none the less what happened next was History in the making. Friday night was qualifying round and Clackamas came onto the floor with pose and grace. They … [Read more...]
Liberty Competition
This weekend was Ellie's last competition before State, two (2) weeks away. These little fishy's danced their hearts out. Unfortunately, we don't have our show completed and other teams do... Which makes our show appear story less and confusing. Our props don't make sense and we had to take a one (1) point deduction for having glitter on our face. With all this said, Saturday was heart breaking, stressful and disappointing. The team is excited and ready to finally get the finished product. Cavalette's you can do this... Let's go Girls! I believe in you and know you are working so hard with what you've been given. Keep it up!! Happy Monday. … [Read more...]
Parkrose Competition
Another competition under their belt. At this last weekends Parkrose Competition, the Cavalettes (Ellie's Dance Team) came in fourth place... It's NOT first but we are ok with the results. Our team is known for only presenting part of our whole routine and we have been here before and ended up in second in State! Clackamas Cavalettes only brought 25% of their dance and danced their hearts out! Super proud... All the hours they spend rehearsing and countless hours of practice doesn't go unnoticed. It's shows and you guys SHINED! Congratulations Cavalettes! Next competition is Liberty. Here we come... … [Read more...]
Canby Competition
The Clackamas Cavalettes presents... Blue Ocean Floor- State season has arrived. This last weekend was super busy, along with our High School Baseball Auction. We had our High School's Dance team first state season competition! Whoo-hoo!! Go Cavalettes. Ellie's team placed second at this competition and we are so pleased with those results as always we only present part of our State routine. We danced amazing and it showed. We don't have our costumes or our make-up finalized just yet so we didn't present it at this competition. Next competition is in a couple weeks- I'll keep you posted! Hope you guys enjoyed your weekend? Love … [Read more...]