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 Announcing the DeLand High School Avant Garde Dance Team 2010-2011 Season:

Thank you to all of our candidates for your interest in becoming a member of Avant Garde & for your commitment to the audition process this past week! We had 41 candidates audition and I am EXTREMELY PROUD of every candidate’s effort and hard work throughout the week!  Below is the list of candidate numbers of the students who scored amongst the top 17 selected for next year’s team.  Congratulations to everyone for a fantastic job!

Candidate # Grade Level Candidate Initials  

First New Member Team Meeting
Tuesday – June 1, 2010
3:30 – 5:00 pm DHS Dance Room


Email Mrs. Gleason at hbgleaso@volusia.k12.fl.us  to accept your position.

Thank you!
                                                  
                                                           
 

4 Senior DS
7 Senior BB
8 Senior KL
9 Senior CB
11 Sophomore AE
14 Senior SS
15 Senior DN
17 Senior JS
20 Senior OB
23 Senior HW
24 Senior CC
25 Junior CS
29 Senior MF
33 Junior AO
36 Senior LB
39 Freshman SW
41 Freshman VvB

I encourage you all to continue your pursuit of dance & I am happy to provide you with individual feedback to work on for next year if you are interested in re-auditioning!  Becoming involved with extracurricular activities like sports and school clubs can help enrich your high school experience. Follow your dreams artistically and soar academically as we prepare for the 2010-2011 school year. Again THANK YOU for your interest in becoming a member of our team &best wishes for a successful year!

Yours in dance,
Heather Gleason
Deland High School
Avant Garde Dance
hbgleaso@volusia.k12.fl.us

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Deland High School's Avant Garde dates back Photo used with permission from Simoneau Photography
to 1969 when
they first graced the stage under
the artistic direction of Virginia Sharpe. Since then, Avant Garde has developed a long-standing tradition of students who pride themselves on discipline, dedication, and determination in the performing arts and academic arenas.
 
 Avant Garde is an active club at DHS and can be seen performing at various school activities and community events. Members must maintain a 2.5 GPA, have exemplary conduct, and be open to performing a variety
of dance styles including: Ballet, Modern, Jazz, Ethnic Dance, and Hip-hop. Becoming a member of Avant Garde is more than just belonging to a club; it is a year long commitment to the art & love of dance. Our auditioned group meets 2-3 days a week after school to rehearse and choreograph for upcoming performances. Members of Avant Garde are recognized by the faculty and their peers as hard working, motivated, and talented individuals who continue to uphold the superior image left by former Avant Garde alumni.
 
 Through team work and dedication to the artistic process, Avant Garde continues to evolve bringing new perspectives to Deland's dance community. Together these unique young dancers continue to strive for greatness while promoting school spirit and their Bulldog Pride!