SAN MATEO, Calif.—For some dance studios, the competition held in San Mateo in February was the first time they had come out in full force since the pandemic began three years ago.
Held at the impressive 1,600-seat San Mateo Performing Arts Center, the event showcased some newcomers, such as San Francisco High School of the Arts (HSArts), which swept the competition in the events they entered with five 1st-place awards among seven contestant studios, earning recognition for its exceptional choreography. The team also brought home the highest overall score for a studio at the competition.
