Montgomery High School Cougar Invitational
Montgomery High School is hosting the third annual Cougar Invitational this Sunday, January 6th. Come support the newly established Hillsborough High School Dance Team as they perform at their very first competition! You will also catch incredible performances from 3x National Champions Holy Angels Dance Team, 2018 World Champions Rutgers Dance Team, and the host of the event, the MHS Dance Team. Varsity and JV high school teams will compete in two of three categories: jazz, hip hop, and pom, a highly energetic style of dance that incorporates pom poms. Whether your children are aspiring dancers or you just love watching NBC’s World of Dance, this is a great opportunity to gain exposure to dance as a sport and support local teams!
As a senior on the Montgomery Dance Team, I have developed a deep appreciation for dance and all that being on the team has taught me. I grew up dancing at a studio in my town for ten years before I tried out for MDT, a commitment that I believe was well worth my time. I have found dancing on a Varsity team to be different from what I was used to, with its heavy emphasis on synchronicity, teamwork, and strength. However, it was these characteristics that pushed me to become a better dancer, leader, and teammate over the past three years. Aside from the lifelong friendships I have built while being on this team, I believe the most rewarding part of my experience has been getting to represent my school. Dancing at countless football games and community events has given me an unshakable, unique sense of pride that I could never find elsewhere.
The Montgomery High School Dance Team is in its seventh year as a program, while Hillsborough’s team is in its first. It will be exciting to see both of these programs continue to grow, and hopefully watch more schools form their own Varsity and JV teams in the upcoming years. Performances at the Cougar Invitational begin at 11am and the award ceremony ends at 2pm; spectators are free to come at any time after doors open at 10am. Be sure to come by on Sunday!