Cassville's Own Uppena Brothers Lead Gotta Dance Academy to Nationals

The Gotta Dance Academy of Performing Arts LLC, located in Lancaster, is preparing for the upcoming Nationals in Savannah, GA. The academy's competition teams, which include duets, trios, and soloists, are practicing intensively to perfect their routines. This season, they have competed in three regional competitions in Moline, IL, Davenport, IA, and McFarland, WI, where they faced new competitors and were judged by a diverse group of dance experts.

This year, the academy's Hip-Hop Team, featuring Brooks Uppena, has performed exceptionally well. In their debut season, they have won first place at every competition, received Platinum ratings, and earned the 'Ultimate Champion Award' at the Beyond the Stars Dance Competition. Their routine to 'Drumline' was recognized with a special judges' award.

Brooks Uppena, in his second year of competitive dancing, has shown notable improvement on the Hip-Hop Team. His brother, Easton Uppena, has also progressed this season as a soloist. Competing with his 'Boy Band Medley,' Easton has enhanced his stage presence and won several top awards, including first place in the Outstanding Vocalist category and multiple Platinum ratings.

Easton, competing in the song and dance category, continues to impress both judges and audiences with his performances. His success and the team's positive spirit have helped the Gotta Dance Studio win a Sportsmanship Award this season.

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