By Hayden Swope

Sasha Perry, a dancer at Buhler High School, knows a little about hard work and dedication. While dance teams put on entertaining performances at halftime of the games, competition season is also right around the corner. 

“I’m really excited for our upcoming competitions this season,” Perry said. “We have team dances, but we will also be competing in ensembles, duets & solos. It’s so encouraging to have all the dance teams together in the same room, cheering each other on. I also look forward to helping teach our junior dancers from local grade schools. We have more junior dancers signed up this year than ever before.”

With practices before and after school, and the long summer of perfecting NDA Camp routines, Perry is beyond excited to get out there and perform for the crowd. 

“I am so thankful to attend a school that supports a dance program,” Perry said. “Dancing has been a passion of mine since I was a young girl. I appreciate the time, the teaching & the expertise of our coaches. Head coach Lindsay Wray has an expansive background in dance & coaching, teaching at the college level, and semi pro. Assistant Coach Taylor Flickinger has a lifetime of experience in performing, studying and coaching dance. She also owns Studio T Dance Productions in Sterling.”

While it may not be easy for everyone to pick up, for Perry, it all just comes natural.

“There are so many elements of dance in color guard choreography, it’s a natural fit,” Perry said. “Being a part of the band’s performance has been a lot of fun. Attending competitions helps bring us closer togeather too.”

With hopes of her passion always staying in her life, Perry also has aspirations to explore other forms of art in college. 

“I hope dance is always a part of my life,” Perry said. “I’m also interested in other forms of art, and would like to pursue an art degree while attending college.”