IT'S FINALLY HERE!!!!!!!!!!!
STEP 8: COMPETITION DAY (FINAL STEP!)
MY PIECE STARTS AT 31:16 (in case it doesn't auto-start there)
I'm so proud of them
and the audience reactions kill me
if you have time, please watch their whole performance from 27:16 - 35:45! something weird happens after my piece (I'm guessing they thought the set was over
) and the video cuts out and cuts back in at a different angle.
in any case, I absolutely adore their performance and I think overall, they did an incredible job. as an alum and coach I always encourage them all to 'leave their hearts on the stage' and trust in all the work they've put into their set. it was a tough year and sooo many people ended up quitting, but those who remained stepped up and, against all odds, saw this through to the end. the 3rd place rating is just the cherry on top
it's always so gratifying seeing how far they've come and I think it's something they have to be immensely proud of y'know?
thanks for watching, everyone!