Pittston David Blight School of Dance groups earn awards

PITTSTON — The competition dance groups from the Pittston David Blight School of Dance recently competed at the That’s Entertainment Performing Arts Competition held at the Holiday Inn in Breningsville.

The Chiclets competed in the 7 to 9 age division and won first place, a platinum medal and fourth overall award for their modern dance. They took second place and solid gold plus medals for their jazz and tap dances.

The Pixie Stix competed in the 10 to 12 age division and won second place and a platinum medal for their modern dance. This routine also received a special Completely Committed Award.

The Sugar Babies competed in the 7 to 9 age division. They won second place for hip-hop and third place for tap.

Caitlyn Hess, Ashlyn Loyack and Amara Musto were chosen to be on the That’s Entertainment elite team.

The dancers are instructed by Kelli Howatch and Rachel Leandri.

The Chiclets dance group of the Pittston David Blight School of Dance are, from left, first row, Leah Greenfield, Caitlyn Hess. Second row, Selena Nova, Kayla O’Malley, Dailyn Cochran, Ashlyn Loyack.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_CHICLETS.jpg.optimal.jpgThe Chiclets dance group of the Pittston David Blight School of Dance are, from left, first row, Leah Greenfield, Caitlyn Hess. Second row, Selena Nova, Kayla O’Malley, Dailyn Cochran, Ashlyn Loyack. Submitted Photos

The Pixie Stix dance group from the Pittston David Blight School of Dance are, first row, Jacqulyn Miles. Second row, Caitlyn Hess, Ashlyn Loyack, Selena Nova.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_PIXIE-STIX.jpg.optimal.jpgThe Pixie Stix dance group from the Pittston David Blight School of Dance are, first row, Jacqulyn Miles. Second row, Caitlyn Hess, Ashlyn Loyack, Selena Nova. Submitted Photos

The Sugar Babies dance group from the Pittston David Blight School of Dance are, from left, first row, Savannah Remus, Amara Musto. Second row, Briana Chikowski, Abigail Daveski.

http://www.psdispatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/web1_SUGAR-BABIES.jpg.optimal.jpgThe Sugar Babies dance group from the Pittston David Blight School of Dance are, from left, first row, Savannah Remus, Amara Musto. Second row, Briana Chikowski, Abigail Daveski. Submitted Photos