The Laker dance teams competed at two events last week.  Minnewaska Area competed in a dual meet against NLS last Tuesday during halftime of the NLS-Minnewaska Area girls basketball team, and the Lakers also competed at the BOLD Invitational, Saturday.  Results of the BOLD competition can be found on page 2B.

The Lakers got off to a great start to the season with the Minnewaska Area Invitational, Friday, Dec. 6.  At that competition, the Lakers placed first in varsity High-Kick and Jazz, JV Jazz and B-squad Jazz.

Minnewaska Area is hoping to get back to the state meet this year after just missing out on a berth to state in both Jazz and High-Kick last winter.

This week, the Lakers have two more meets with the BBE Invitational set for Thursday and the Melrose Area Invitational, set for Saturday, Dec. 21.

The dance teams are coached by Tana Ziesmer with assistance from Morgan Kaufman and Mikiya Smith.