In 2006, DJH travelled to Dallas, Texas for National and International Competition. In their first competition, the Jr company was awarded

the National Championship in lyrical dance. The Sr company walked away with numerous awards including National Championships in jazz, pompon,

and lyrical and received the Best in Class Award. The Srs also won international titles in jazz and lyrical and were ranked #1 among the 26 teams that

competed Internationally. Lyndsey Arakawa won the Sr solo division with Janell taking 3rd place. Marisa was 1st runner up in the Jr division.

The company also attended Spotlight's competition for the first time and were honored with several awards. Both Lyndsey and Marisa captured

the Spotlight solo titles in their divisions.

         In 2007, DJH attended Sharp International and Spotlight's competitions. At Sharp, the team placed first in every division and earned the Sweepstakes Award. 

Marisa won the Sr. solo division with Lyndsey placing 2nd. The team had another strong showing at Spotlight earning several awards including 3 Judge's choice

awards.  Lace won the Sr. Dance Down division.  In July 2007, Dance Junction Hawaii presented " One Night Only" at Mamiya Theatre with 18

show-stopping dances. Later that month, the company travelled to Tokyo, Japan for international competition. Dance Junction competed against over 90 teams

 and were awarded third in lyrical and won the coveted show division with their Hawaii Production number, "Rainbow Connection" which included Hula Kahiko,

Hula Auwana, jazz, and lyrical forms of dance as well as performancesby the lovely Lehua Carvalho and Mr. Fred Yuen. Marisa won Miss Dance/Drill Team

 International with Lyndsey taking first runner up.

        In 2008, Lyndsey, Laura, and Kellye travelled to Texas to compete as soloists at two national competitions. The three talented dancers first competed at

American Dance/Drill Team USA where there were over 500 soloists. All three performed beautifully. Lyndsey again won the Sr solo division and performed for the

awards ceremony. The next day, at MA Dance Nationals, Lyndsey placed fourth among 150 Sr soloists. In May, the team competed at Spotlight Dance Cup.

The black squad earned a ruby award for their pom routine and combined with the silver squad to win a diamond for their production, "Rainbow Connection."

The silver squad won diamonds in jazz, lyrical, and the open division also taking the 1st and 2nd highest scores overall. The team also won numerous judges' choice

awards as well as the technique award and director's choice award. Lyndsey again won the Miss Spotlight title and the technique award. Laura, Marisa, and Kellye

were each category winners. Congratulations on a strong showing.  In June,  Dance Junction presented "Dont' Stop the Music" in its 3rd annual showcase

held at Mamiya Theatre. Both the company and classes performed.

        The studio is currently offering classes in its Fall session (Sept 9- Dec 20, 2008). Check us out in the September issue of Island Family Magazine.