Miss Libby's School of Dance

	The Rising Stars of Sumter is a separate, non-profit organization performing within Miss Libby’s School of Dance. We are currently in our 12th season and look forward to another exciting year ahead. Rising Stars are chosen through an audition process conducted by independent judges. The Rising Stars perform around the Sumter community as well as attending competitions and conventions around the southeast. Our goal is to help our Rising Stars advance to the next level. By preparing for and participating in regional competitions our dancers work hard on polishing technique and learning new and difficult routines. Because we compete at a high level as teams, we strive to teach teamwork and self-discipline; characteristics that serve our “Stars” well throughout their lives. Jennifer Alford Biographical Information
	Jennifer began dancing at age three and was one of Miss Libby’s first students when the studio opened in 1989. She was a member of the original Super Stars competition group with the Rising Stars. While performing with Columbia City Jazz Company, Miss Alford danced at Piccolo Spoleto in Charleston, SC. Additionally she performed in the ballets, “Alice in Wonderland”, “The Nutcracker Ballet”, and “The Wizard of Oz”. She performed in “Boogie Nights” at the House of Blues and “Live on Main Street” at Fantasy Harbor, both in Myrtle Beach SC.
	Jennifer attended Columbia College for two years where she studied ballet and modern dance and was a member of The Power Company. She then transferred to Oklahoma City University where she trained extensively for three years in tap, jazz, ballet, musical theatre, voice and acting. She was a member of the American Spirit Dance Company, the Spirit of Grace Liturgical Company and the Oklahoma City University Pep Dancers. In 2005, she graduated from OCU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance Performance. For the last two years Jennifer has lived in New York City where she has continued her dance training and performing in a choreographer’s video. She is pleased to return to Sumter and share her extensive training and varied experiences with the students at Miss Libby’s. Important Dates
	*Company* *and Rising Star* Auditions May 3rd, 2008 Times: TBA Make-up Auditions June 21st, 2008 Times: TBA Upcoming Competitions**
	*Showstoppers* Myrtle Beach, SC May 10-11, 2008 Competition Results
	*LA Dance Magic* Greenville, SC February 2-3, 2008 Super Stars “Stairway to Heaven” 1st place platinum Sr. Group Tap “That Sound” 2nd place platinum Sr. Group Lyrical “Promises” 2nd place platinum Sr. Group Jazz Scholarships: Dana Generette: Teen Magic Performer of the Weekend Sally Glaze: Single Convention Scholarship Clarricia Golden: Studio Scholarship (2 weeks at PAC) Recent Awards Received by the Rising Stars International Dance Challenge Columbia, SC March 15, 2008
	Overall Sr. Duo/Trio - 1st runner-up Overall Sr. Small Group - 1st runner-up Overall Sr. Line - 2nd runner-up Overall Sr. Best Precision - 1st runner-up “Final 5” out of 143 entries Miss IDC Semi-Finalist	“You Got the Look” “That Sound” “Greedy Genius” “You Got the Look” “Stairway to Heaven” Lauren Fleming Anna Self Clarricia Golden
	New York City Dance Alliance Greenville, SC April 12-13, 2008 High Score Award – Teen Small Production – “Greedy Genius” Distinguished Achievement Award – Outstanding Hip Hop Performance – “Greedy Genius” Distinguished Achievement Award – Outstanding Jazz Performance – “On Broadway” Distinguished Achievement Award – Outstanding Costume Award – “On Broadway” Distinguished Achievement Award – Outstanding Lyrical Performance – “That Sound” Distinguished Achievement Award – Outstanding Tap Performance – “Stairway to Heaven” Distinguished Achievement Award – Outstanding Costume Award – “Crazy Chick” Distinguished Achievement Award – Outstanding Tap Performance – “Workin’” Class Act Award – Rising Stars at Miss Libby’s Good Backstage Sportsmanship – Rising Stars at Miss Libby’s Triple Threat Award (Acceptance into NYCDA summer intensive) Clarricia Golden Dana Generette