Joint Board Matter: Supervisor Cook and Supervisor Herrity
Recognizing the Senior Dance Company from Buffa’s Dance Studio
March 20, 2012
Madame Chairman:
We would like to congratulate the Senior Dance Company from Buffa’s Dance Studio for being named the Grand National Champions at the February 25th Contest of Champions held on the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida.
Buffa’s Dance Studio has been participating in dance competitions all over the country and has received numerous awards and scholarships. During the Contest of Champions over 10 different teams from across the United States competed. Buffa’s Dance Studio had 16 girls in grades seven through twelve compete in over 100 different dances. The 16 dancers represent a number of high schools, including Robinson Secondary School, Lake Braddock Secondary School, West Springfield High School and South County Secondary School.
The studio placed in the top three in 20 different categories and captured first place in the Lyrical, Modern, Jazz and Pom categories. As the Grand National Champions, the Buffa Dance Studio was awarded a $3,000 prize and an invitation to perform in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
In addition to the team accomplishments, Emma Bradley, a junior from West Springfield High School was awarded first place in the Senior Solo category.
Therefore, we ask that the Board of Supervisors congratulate Buffa’s Dance Studio for their achievement and invite them before the Board at a date to be determined to be formally recognized.