Impact Dance Company Headed for State

Submitted by the Elmhurst Park District.

Elmhurst, IL - The Elmhurst Park District Impact Dance Company is headed to the IPDGC Illinois State Finals following first place wins in all four of their divisions at the Shamrock Invitational held on March 19 in Addison, Illinois.

Impact Junior Hip Hop Company won first place and Overall High Junior Division score across all genres. Impact Senior Jazz, Senior Hip Hop and Junior Jazz all took home first place trophies.

Their victories in Addison, coupled with placing first in all divisions at the Sweetheart Invitational held in Joliet on Feb. 21 qualify all four companies to compete at the State Finals. That competition will be held on Sunday, April 24, in Geneva.

IPDGC is the Illinois Park District Conference that encompasses dance, cheer, poms and baton.

Impact Dance Company Coach Erica Jaunich is honored to be teaching such a great group of talented dancers this season. According to Jaunich, the dancers’ hard work and dedication shows significantly in every one of their performances.

“What I’m most proud of is how they represent our community, park district, and dance company by their positive attitudes and perseverance,” she said.

Susan Smentek, Cultural Arts Program Manager, agrees and points out that “Coach Erica runs a rigorous yet family-oriented program, encouraging the dancers to make a positive impact at all times.”

The Elmhurst Park District is an Illinois Distinguished Agency dedicated to promoting “lifetime enjoyment” by providing a variety of parks, recreation facilities, and affordable programs in the Elmhurst community. For more information on the Elmhurst Park District call (630) 993-8900 or visit epd.org.