Take another bow, comp kids: Nationals 2019 was INCREDIBLE. From jaw-dropping solos to showstopping production numbers, you guys brought nothing less than your A-game to every number—and it showed. Before visions of next season start dancing in your heads, let's reflect on some of the top trends of this past summer's Nationals.
1. Pantsuit Nation(als)
Who says suits are just for the boys? We love that the ladies brought their strongest suits to the stage.
1. Pantsuit Nation(als)
Who says suits are just for the boys? We love that the ladies brought their strongest suits to the stage.
2. Mission Im-props-ible
It's all too easy for props to become a distraction onstage, but this season dancers found innovative ways to use all sorts of accessories.
2. Mission Im-props-ible
It's all too easy for props to become a distraction onstage, but this season dancers found innovative ways to use all sorts of accessories.
2. Mission Im-props-ible
It's all too easy for props to become a distraction onstage, but this season dancers found innovative ways to use all sorts of accessories.
3. Hair Apparent
Tucked up in elegant braids or totally free-falling, your hair was majorly on point this season.
3. Hair Apparent
Tucked up in elegant braids or totally free-falling, your hair was majorly on point this season.
4. Shape Shifters
Dancers took flexibility to a whole new level this season, creating stunning shapes the likes of which we've never seen before.
4. Shape Shifters
Dancers took flexibility to a whole new level this season, creating stunning shapes the likes of which we've never seen before.
4. Shape Shifters
Dancers took flexibility to a whole new level this season, creating stunning shapes the likes of which we've never seen before.
5. Monochrome Majesty
You all made bold and unified statements in monochrome ensembles this season.
5. Monochrome Majesty
You all made bold and unified statements in monochrome ensembles this season.
6. A Grab Bag of Tricks
Styles blended together like crazy this season, and we were #HereForIt. We were especially into innovative choreography that combined hip-hop grooves with jazz and contemporary.
6. A Grab Bag of Tricks
Styles blended together like crazy this season, and we were #HereForIt. We were especially into innovative choreography that combined hip-hop grooves with jazz and contemporary.
6. A Grab Bag of Tricks
Styles blended together like crazy this season, and we were #HereForIt. We were especially into innovative choreography that combined hip-hop grooves with jazz and contemporary.
7. Timeless Technique
The verdict's in: Technique never goes out of style. We loved watching dancers show off their finely honed turnout, épaulement, and alignment. And bonus points to every kid who hit the comp stage en pointe!
7. Timeless Technique
The verdict's in: Technique never goes out of style. We loved watching dancers show off their finely honed turnout, épaulement, and alignment. And bonus points to every kid who hit the comp stage en pointe!
8. Left on Red
From deep burgundy to candy apple and everything in between, red was definitely the color of the season.
8. Left on Red
From deep burgundy to candy apple and everything in between, red was definitely the color of the season.
8. Left on Red
From deep burgundy to candy apple and everything in between, red was definitely the color of the season.
9. Next-Level Storytelling
From Broadway-ready musical theater to sci-fi-esque contemporary, dancers created entire worlds of their own onstage.
9. Next-Level Storytelling
From Broadway-ready musical theater to sci-fi-esque contemporary, dancers created entire worlds of their own onstage.
10. Talent on Tap
Tap truly thrived this season. (Tap solos to Kendrick Lamar? YES PLEASE.)
10. Talent on Tap
Tap truly thrived this season. (Tap solos to Kendrick Lamar? YES PLEASE.)
11. TeamWERK
This is our favorite trend of all! We were so inspired by the camaraderie and cooperation of every team this season. There's nothing like true human connection onstage, not to mention all the encouragement and memories made backstage.
11. TeamWERK
This is our favorite trend of all! We were so inspired by the camaraderie and cooperation of every team this season. There's nothing like true human connection onstage, not to mention all the encouragement and memories made backstage.
11. TeamWERK
This is our favorite trend of all! We were so inspired by the camaraderie and cooperation of every team this season. There's nothing like true human connection onstage, not to mention all the encouragement and memories made backstage.
11. TeamWERK
This is our favorite trend of all! We were so inspired by the camaraderie and cooperation of every team this season. There's nothing like true human connection onstage, not to mention all the encouragement and memories made backstage.