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*5 years earlier, March 12*
"Attention students of South Park High school!" PC Principal said through the PA system. "The next week we will have South Park High School's Dance Team for the very first time. If any of you are interested Dance Team pre-audition clinics are March 20 through 22, and auditions are March 23," he added.
"A dance team at South Park High? Finally!" Danielle said.
"Isn't the dance team similar to cheerleading? So technically you'd go from one cheer team to another," Clyde said.
"No, they're different. Cheerleading involves gymnastics, tossing, and cheering. Dancing involves leaps and turns, plus the moves are more fluid," Danielle said.
"Wait, so you're gonna quit cheerleading to join the dance team?" Tweek asked.
"I'm sorry to say this, but yes. I've been dancing since I was 2. Dancing is my life," Danielle said.
"Dani, we're gonna miss you cheering with us," Bebe said, hugging Danielle. "But we know how much you love dancing, so show them what you've got," she added.
"We know you're going to make the team. You're an amazing dancer!" Wendy said.
"Thanks girls. That really means a lot to me," Danielle said.
"What about you, Nichole? And Tweek? Are you two joining the dance team as well?" Bebe asked.
"I'm actually gonna continue cheering," Tweek said.
"I'm joining the dance team as well," Nichole said.
"Good luck!" Wendy said.
"Nichole and Dani, we'll really miss you cheering with us. It won't be the same," Bebe said.
"It's not like we're moving, we're still here. But I get what you mean. We've been cheering together since kindergarten. Well, in Nichole's case, 4th grade. We were inseparable," Danielle said.
"I know. Good luck at the tryouts," Bebe said.
"Don't suck," Craig said.
Token slapped him on the back of his head. "Don't be rude," he said to the taller male. "And good luck," he said to Nichole and Danielle.
*March 23, tryout day*
"Nervous?" Danielle asked Nichole.
"A little, but I'm really excited. What about you?" Nichole asked.
"Same," Danielle said. "At least we survived our solo tryouts," she added.
"I know, next is the group tryout, and after that we tryout in pairs," Nichole said, and Danielle nodded.
"Alright ladies. It's time," Coach Kelly, the new dance team coach, said. The girls walked into the gymnasium and got in formation, with Danielle, Nichole, and Katie Gelson, a former Vampire Kid, at the front.
The girls did multiple routines: jazz, kickline, hip-hop, and pom. Each routine lasted for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
*2 hours later*
"Excellent job ladies! The new team will be announced tomorrow on the school's website. Be sure to check it out. Thank you to those who showed up at tryouts!" Coach Kelly said.
All the girls grabbed their belongings, getting ready to go home. They were all nervous, excited, and anxious of their results.
Danielle got in her car and drove home, to greeted by her family.
"Dani, how did it go?" Mrs. Mager asked.
"I'm pretty confident that I did well," Danielle said.
"I'm sure you made it. If not, it's not the end of the world. I know you're graduating next year, but there are college dance teams too," Mr. Mager said.
"I know. I hope I make this team though," Danielle said.
"Well we have the feeling that you did. You're an excellent dancer," Mrs. Mager said.
"Thank you. The results will be in tomorrow," Danielle said.
*The next day, Danielle's POV*
"Dani! Wake up! Wake up!" Mom said, shaking my shoulder.
"What time is it?" I asked, slowly getting up.
"It's 6AM. Check out the school's website!" Mom said.
"Ok," I said, getting my laptop. I opened up the school's website and went to the athletics section, and the first thing I saw was the dance team results.
Congratulations to the South Park Lady Cows Dance Team!
Upcoming Seniors:
Dani Mager (Captain)
Nichole Daniels (Co-Captain)
Katie Gelson (Co-Captain)
Esther Stoley
Upcoming Juniors:
Rebecca Cotswolds
Laura Reynolds
Upcoming Sophomores:
Gina Connors
Veronica Wilson
Upcoming Freshman:
Mia Baker
Hannah Williams
All dancers have a mandatory meeting on Sunday, March 25 at 10AM, located at the school gymnasium.
I could not believe my eyes. I made the dance team! Not to mention my name was at the top of the list! And I was made captain!
"Oh my god! I made it! I actually made it!" I squealed.
"Congratulations Dani, we're so proud of you," Dad said.
"We knew you'd make it," Mom said.
"Thank you so much! I'm so happy right now!" I said. "I have dance class in three hours. Might as well get ready now," I added.
"Ok, we'll get breakfast ready," Mom said, and both of my parents left my room.
I got ready in thirty minutes, then went downstairs to have breakfast.
I receive a text from Nichole.
'Congratulations on making the team!'
I texted her back.
'Thank you! Congratulations to you too!'
My phone vibrated again, and I got another text from Nichole.
'Thank you so much! I'll see you at dance later'
I responded to her text.
'Ok, see you later'
*Dance class, 3rd Person POV*
Danielle walked into the dance studio, and got ready for jazz class. She was then greeted by Nichole, Katie, Esther, Rebecca, Butters, and Mike Makowski, another former Vampire Kid.
"Alright class," the dance teacher, Ms. Michelle, said, walking into the room. "We have a new student joining us today," she added, and Pete, one of the Goth kids, walked in.
"Hi, I'm Pete. My parents made me take dance class. I took it in middle school for two years but quit because I hated it. I'm back because they made me do it so I could make more friends," Pete said, flipping his hair. Wow, what a ray of sunshine.
"Ok everyone, please make Pete feel welcome," Ms. Michelle said.
"Welcome, Pete!" the class said cheerfully, much to Pete's dismay.
*4 hours later*
The students were in their final class for the day, which was tap. They were dancing to the song "Conga" by Gloria Estefan.
"Wonderful! One more time!" Ms. Michelle said.
"You said that like 10 times already," Pete said softly to himself.
Once the routine was done, Ms. Michelle turned the radio off. "That was amazing! You all did a great job! I will see you all tomorrow at 3," she said.
"Finally," Pete said, grabbing his bag and walking out the door.
"Alright girls, tomorrow we have our very first dance team meeting at 10AM," Danielle said.
"I know! I'm so excited!" Nichole said.