The Wilson High School Advanced Dance Team won first place in its division recently at the Sharp National Dance and Cheer Competition in Las Vegas.
The 37-member team competed in several categories, including jazz and lyrical.
Dancers Courtney Goffney, Amanda Nakasuji and Claire Schulte won individual awards. Teacher Michele Mehler-Jusionis has been running the dance department for almost 10 years. The troupe's final dance concert of the year will be May 23 and 24 at the Wilson Auditorium.
