Emily is our
youngest member. She competed at her first competiton at Bournemouth 2010
and
had a fantastic time. With confidence and a great attitude she competed in
Military Strut and Pom Strut doing a fab job and what a performance in the
Pee
Wee Pom Team. Well done Emily keep it up!
Strengths:- Confidence and
remembering her place in Pom Team. / Working
on:- Basic twirls.
Caroline has been with
First Impressions for 2 years
and tries her best at every training session. Caroline perserveres with new
moves and shows a steady improvement each week. Caroline gained a 5th place
in the Basic Strut at the 2009
Nationals and was a part of the Pee Wee Pom Team that were National Runners
Up in 2008 & 2009.
Strengths:- One spin and Military Strut. / Working
on:- Stronger basic twirls.
Tia started twirling
when she was 3 years old. Being around twirling
all her life has given her alot of confidence which shines through on the
competition floor. Tia's favourite event is Pom-Pon team and she has now
developed good basic foundations for twirling. Tia achieved a splendid 2nd
place in the Military Strut at the 2008 Nationals and 6th in the Basic Strut
at the 2009 Nationals and was a part of the Pee
Wee Pom Team that were National Runners Up in 2008 & 2009.
Strengths:- Basic Strut and presentation. / Working on:- Placement of her
1
spin.
Ellie has been twirling for 3 years and is fully committed to her
team. She has developed good basic skills and is coping very well in her age
group. Ellie has a lovely smile which brings a smile to everyones
faces. Ellie picked up a first place with her Duet Partner, Stephanie, at the
Burgess Hill Regional event. Ellie was a part of the Pee Wee Pom Team that
were
National Runners
Up in 2008 & 2009.
Strengths:-
Smiling and a hard worker. / Working on:- Rhythm and timing.
Adelaide has been twirling for many years but only joined us in 2009
and was put into routines that were already set and has fitted in well. She
is
showing great potential for her age and has learnt new routines very quickly.
Adelaide got through to a Strut final at the 2009 Nationals and was in the
Pee
Wee Pom Team that were National Runners Up.
Strengths:-
Great effort at training and at competitions . / Working on:- Catching her 1
spin consistently.
England
NBTA Pom-Pon Squad Member 2010
Finleigh is our newest
member he has only been with us for 2 weeks and has worked so hard on his
solo.
He shows good potential and we wish him luck for his first competition in a
couple of weeks.
Strengths:- Enthusiasm and perserverence. /
Working on:- Stop saying I cant do it! and trying to keep his feet
tidy.
Stephanie has been with
us for 2 years, with 2009
being her first NBTA competitive year. Stephanie always comes training with
a
smile and is a pleasure to teach. She has fitted in really well with the Pee
Wee team and picked up her first award at Burgess Hill, coming 1st place in
the Duet with Ellie. Stephanie was in the Pee Wee Pom Team that were National
Runners Up at the 2009 Nationals.
Strengths:-
Fast learner. /
Working on:- 2 Spin.
England
NBTA Pom-Pon Squad Member 2010
Hallie has had a very
successful couple of years picking
up awards at every competition entered. Hallie's presentation has improved
untold amounts and has now chosen one of the hardest events - X Strut - where
she
has done a fantastic job. Hallie has stepped up a gear with challenging team
routines this year
and has coped well. Hallie won 2 National Titles and the Ron Stiff Memorial
Trophy
at the 2008 Nationals. The 2009 Nationals saw Hallie lift another 2 National
Titles in Juvenile Novice Basic Strut and Juvenile Novice Pom-Pon Strut. In
addition she was Juvenile Novice Military Strut Runner-Up, came 4th place in
the
Juvenile Beginner X Strut and got to the Finals in Solo & Dance Solo.
Hallie was part of the successful First Impressions Teams that competed at
the
2009 Nationals.
Strengths:- Body technique.
/ Working on:- 2 Spin and adding more twirling difficulty.
England
NBTA Pom-Pon Squad Member 2010
National
Titles:- 5
2009 -
Juvenile Novice Basic Strut Champion, Juvenile Novice Pom-Pon Strut
Champion
2008 - Ron Stiff Memorial Trophy
Champion, Juvenile Beginner Military Strut Champion, Juvenile Beginner
Pom-Pon Strut Champion
Storm has only been
twirling for a couple of years and has steadily
improved month on month. She has great dedication and has risen to challenge
of harder routines . Storm achieved two top 6 placings in the Pre-Teen
Beginner
Military Strut and Pre-Teen Beginner Pom Strut at the 2009 Nationals and was
3rd in the Pre-Teen Beginner Duet with Tia. Storm was part of the successful
First Impressions Teams
that competed at the 2009 Nationals.
Strengths:-
Nice leg lines. / Working on:-
Not talking so much at training!!! lol.
England
NBTA Pom-Pon Squad Member 2010
Tia
has become a strong
team member and tries hard to correct
any mistakes she makes. She is a lively member of the team and has a great
rapport with her team mates. Tia did well at the 2009 Nationals getting a
2nd place in the Pre-Teen Beginner Military Strut and 3rd place in the
Pre-Teen Beginner Pom Strut. In addition she came 3rd with Storm in the
Pre-Teen Beginner Duet and was 3rd in the Pre-Teen Beginner/Novice Trio. Tia
was part of the successful First Impressions Teams
that competed at the 2009 Nationals.
Strengths:- Command marching. /
Working on:- More height on leaps.
England
NBTA Pom-Pon Squad Member 2010
National
Titles:- 1
2008 - Command Elimination Champion
Danielle is a strong all round member of the team who always gives
her all at training and competitions. She is a natural performer and has
achieved numerous placings in all events. Danielle is looking forward to
doing
new challenging routines including X Strut. Danielle achieved National Titles
both in 2008 (Beginner) & 2009 (Novice) for Basic Strut. Also at the 2009
Nationals, Danielle was National Champion at Pre-Teen Military Strut
culminating in winning the coveted Ron Stiff Memorial Trophy. In addition she
achieved 5th place in the Pre-Teen Beginner Pom Strut, 2nd in the Pre-Teen
Beginner Duet with Beth and 2nd in the Pre-Teen Pre-Teen Beginner/Novice
Trio.
Danielle was part of the successful First Impressions Teams
that competed at the 2009 Nationals.
Strengths:- Split technique . /
Working on:- : Remembering baton work with bodywork and flip
technique.
England
NBTA Pom-Pon Squad Member 2010
National
Titles:- 4
2009 - Ron Stiff Memorial Trophy
Champion, Pre-Teen Beginner Military Strut Champion, Pre-Teen Novice Basic
Strut Champion
2008 - Pre-Teen Beginner Basic Strut Champion
Beth
is the longest
standing First Impressions member and started twirling at the age of 4. She
is
a great team leader and can turn her hand to anything. She
works
hard and has shown great maturity over the last couple of years. The 2009
Nationals saw some great performances from Beth as she was Pre-Teen
Beginner Fancy Strut Champion, 2nd in Pre-Teen Advanced Military Strut, 2nd
in the Pre-Teen
Beginner Duet with Danielle and 2nd in the Pre-Teen Pre-Teen Beginner/Novice
Trio.
Beth was part of the successful First Impressions Teams
that competed at the 2009 Nationals.
Strengths:- Good attitude and vast
improvement in body work. / Working on:-
More flexibility and flip technique.
England
NBTA Pom-Pon Squad Member 2010
National Titles:- 4
2009 - Pre-Teen
Beginner Fancy Strut Champion
2007 - Juvenile
Novice Basic Strut Champion, Command Elimination Champion
2005 - Juvenile
Beginner Basic Strut Champion
Georgia works hard at
training and at home and this shows in her
routines. Georgia's confidence has grown untold amounts since joining and she
is a reliable and dedicated member of the team. She gained a National
title
in Military strut in her first year which is an amazing
achievement. In the 2009 Natioanls Georgia was 3rd in the Pre-Teen Beginner
Military Strut and 2nd in the Pre-Teen Pre-Teen Beginner/Novice Trio.
Beth was part of the successful First Impressions Teams
that competed at the 2009 Nationals.
Strengths:- never forgets a routine
and very precise with her twirling . /
Working
on:- More presentation.
England
NBTA Pom-Pon Squad Member 2010
National Titles:- 1
2007 - Juvenile
Beginner
Military Strut Champion
Millie has been
twirling for many years but only joined us in 2009 and was put into routines
that were already set and has fitted in well and was in the Junior Dance Team
which came 2nd at Nationals 2009. Millie is a popular member of the team and
her love for twirling shines through in her routines. Millie was Junior
Novice
Military Strut Champion at the 2009 Nationals and gave a good performance in
the Ron Stiff Finals. Millie was part of the successful First Impressions
Teams
that competed at the 2009 Nationals.
Strengths:- Dedication to twirling .
/
Working on:- Believing in herself.
England
NBTA Pom-Pon Squad Member 2010
National
Titles:- 1
2009 - Junior Novice Military Strut Champion
Holly has only been
with us for a couple of years but is improving vastly year on year. Holly
practices day and
night and has great belief. She has a great attitude and a great team leader
and can now shout much to her
surprise! The 2009 Nationals saw some confident performances from Holly as
she came 2nd in the Junior Beginner Military Stut, 6th in the Junior Novice
Basic Strut and 3rd in the Senior Novice Duet with Charlie. Holly was part of
the successful First Impressions Teams
that competed at the 2009 Nationals.
Strengths:- Team player. / Working
on:- Balance on her spins.
England
NBTA Pom-Pon Squad Member 2010
Amy-Lee has only been
with us for a few months and has settled into the team really well. She
twirls
with ease and has picked up all her new routines fantastically. We are
looking
forward to seeing her compete at her first competition with us and are sure
she
will do well.
Strengths:- Rolls & baton. /
Working on:- Working towards increasing difficulty and confidence.
