For the Love of Dance -- AUDT Junior (Co-Captain) Katie

Today, after months and months of hard work, sweat, tears, and happiness, the AU Spirit Program was able to debut their nationals routines for a crowd of screaming fans. The amount of preparation that was put into today’s performance was by no means small, but our dedication paid off! We were ready, confident, and excited. With familiar faces filling the stands, each team took the court and performed incredibly well. Congratulations Cheer and Dance on an amazing performance, and thank you to all of our family and friends who came to support us today—we couldn’t do it without you!!

In less than two weeks, however, the real test arrives. Today’s performance was important to each of us, but our work has been culminating towards another goal—dancing our best on the nationals’ stage. Our goal is alive in our dreams, it is written on our coach’s face, and it is the reason we push ourselves harder than we ever thought possible. We want to step onto that stage in Daytona and show the judges what AUDT is made of and just how much we want this. And trust me, we want this! It may only be our second year competing nationally, but we have grown and improved so much this year. With the unwavering support of our coach Alex and the passion each of us holds, I know our performance in Daytona will showcase how far we’ve come. And I couldn’t be more proud.

But no matter what happens on that stage, our team is a team forever. I really think that is what makes us so special. AUDT is not simply made up of talented dancers who work towards a common goal. This team is a family. We are there for each other through thick and thin. We believe in one another and encourage each other’s dreams. Our love for dance brought us together. Our love for each other will keep us together. The bond we share is everlasting.

I am honored to be a part of this team and this experience. Thank you all for making my life happier and fuller. Hold our memories close to your heart and know that no matter what happens, we will always have each other and we will always have this team.

Get it DT! It’s our time! I love you all!