A house RESOLUTION

to congratulate the Dutch Fork High School Dazzlers dance teams, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and to honor them for winning three state championship titles at the South carolina state dance team championship, among other accomplishments.

Whereas, the South Carolina House of Representatives is proud to recognize the Dutch Fork High School Varsity and Junior Varsity dance teams for being named State Champions in Varsity Jazz, Junior Varsity Jazz and Junior Varsity Hip Hop at the South Carolina Dance Association 2025 State Dance Team Championship held on February 22, 2025, at the University of South Carolina in Aiken; and

Whereas, the Dazzlers had a wonderful season due in no small part to its seven senior team members. Madison (Captain), Kayla (Captain), Kailee, Lynisha, Kori, Mia and Nyla all are graduating this year and will be sorely missed next season, especially after such an incredible year. Additional team leaders include Campbell, Caroline, Vanessa, and Olivia; and

Whereas, with an exceptional season overall, the Dutch Fork Dazzlers worked hard on and off the floor. They went from being finalists at Nationals and immediately turned around with eyes on a state title. The young women stayed focused, adapted to changes, encouraged one another, and overcame obstacles to achieve state titles, never forgetting their mantra used in practice:  the only way through is together; and

Whereas, the Dazzlers successfully hosted the largest dance team competition in the State, hosting over thirty schools on January 18, 2025. The Varsity Dazzlers had earned the Grand Champion at the Gator Dance Team Classic the week prior; and

Whereas, the Dazzlers are also fortunate to dance on the sidelines at all home football games and perform at some basketball halftimes. The program hosts a summer dance camp for kids ages three to twelve each year called Razzle Dazzle, and the girls love giving back to the community by dancing with younger children. Many of the Dazzlers also are highly involved members of their school community, participating in student council, Beta Club, pearls, mock trial, National Honor Society, National Honor Society for Dance Arts, orchestra, yearbook, and many others; and

Whereas, in February, the teams traveled to Orlando, Florida, to compete at the Dance Team Union National Championship, where they all made the final round. Junior Varsity Dazzlers made school history by attending Nationals for the first time ever. Both dances finished in the top ten, ninth in jazz and seventh in hip hop. Varsity Dazzlers earned thirteenth place in the medium Varsity Hip Hop Division; and

Whereas, the following week, Junior Varsity Dazzlers earned the state championship title in both junior Varsity Jazz, and Junior Varsity Hip Hop. Varsity Dazzlers took home the state championship title in Jazz, and earned runner-up for their Varsity Hip Hop routine; and

Whereas, the girls have flourished under the leadership of Head Coach Maddy Thiemann and first-year Junior Varsity Head Coach Mackenzie Crotwell. They were assisted this season by Bethany Sanders and Bryanna Outman; and

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives appreciate the pride and recognition that the Dutch Fork High School Varsity and Junior Varsity Dazzlers Dance Teams have brought to their school and community and look forward to a future filled with further accomplishments by the teams and their talented athletes.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives:

That the members of the South Carolina House of Representatives, by this resolution, congratulate the Dutch Fork High School Dazzlers dance teams, coaches, and school officials on an outstanding season and honor them for winning three state championship titles at the South Carolina State Dance Team Championship, among other accomplishments.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the Dutch Fork High School Coaches Maddy Thiemann and Mackenzie Crotwell.

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