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Students from the Back Mountain Dance Studio in Dallas recently competed at the Performing Arts Alliance “Contest Of Champions” competition in King Of Prussia. From left, first row, are Ari Spurlin, Kyla Saracino, Luke Karcutskie, Alyssa Simmers and Chloe Zondlo. Second row, Jordan Banks, Nick Oberst, Sara Pizzo and Gabrielle Sabatini.

DALLAS — Students from the Back Mountain Dance Studio in Dallas recently competed at the Performing Arts Alliance “Contest Of Champions” competition in King Of Prussia. Several students were named “Grand Champion” title winners for having the highest score within their age division.

Luke Karcutskie was the Grand Champion solo winner in ages 6-7 and was also the Grand Champion Duo winner with partner Ari Spurlin.

Kyla Saracino, Jordan Banks and Chloe Zondlo were the Grand Champion Trio winners in the 10-12 age division; Nick Oberst, Gabrielle Sabatini and Sara Pizzo were the Grand Champion trio ages 13-15 and Alyssa Simmers, Nick Oberst and Sara Pizzo were the Grand Champion trio ages 16-18.

Solo Grand Champions also received $250 cash, duo/trio winners received $100 each.

The dance group “High Energy” was named Grand Champion Group in the 6-7 age division and was awarded a check for $1,000.

All of the dancers are students under the direction of Robert and Kristine Oberst, owners and directors of the Back Mountain Dance Studio of Dallas.