Dance Attack members perform in Des Moines

A pair of Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Dance Attack members performed on the big stage March 5 in Des Moines.

Senior Anna Vander Veen (left) and sophomore Heather Elgersma (right) were selected to the All-Iowa Honor Dance Team and performed at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines during the 4A girls' basketball championship game. The girls practiced briefly last Thursday and Friday at Grand View University before performing with a group of 238 dancers representing 92 Iowa high schools.

All dance teams represented are members of the Iowa State Dance Team Association. Dancers were chosen based on ability, attitude, dedication and leadership qualities. Auditions were held last fall at Newton Community Schools.

The girls are coached by Brittany Dolphin.