The Coastal Dance Academy presented its 23rd Annual Dance Showcase, “Kill the Lights” June 8 at Cape Henlopen High School Auditorium. Over 200 dancers ages 3-18 participated in the event which presented 43 performances from tap, ballet, jazz and lyrical, to acro and hip hop.
The Coastal Dance Academy Summer Camps are now available in June and July. For information email Brittany Ziegler at brittany@coastal-dance.com or go to http://coastal-dance.com.

Atia Sabbagh, front, Abby Whitcomb and Kate Reist perform a jump during the song “Cold Hearted Snake” during the Coastal Dance Academy’s 23rd Annual Dance Showcase. DAN COOK PHOTOS

Performing to “Evacuate The Dance Floor” are (l-r) Reagan Hastings, Sophia Anemone, Emaan Ehtasham, Lauren Reed-Hughes, Adali Kovacs, Stella Catts, Emily Stadler, Ryley Spademan, Delaney Steigerwalt and Shannon McLaughlin.

Driving under the influence of acro dance are (l-r) Joseph Skelly, Cadence Hedrick, Atia Sabbagh, Alysa McCarthy and Adali Kovacs in the performance of “Crash.”

Performing to the song “Fabulous” are (l-r) Hannah Sliben, Brooklyn Wharton, Anna Farrell, Paige Thomas and Ava Allfather.

Performing to “Light Up The World” are (l-r) Lily Barrett, Carissa Balliet, Stella Catts, Grace Ippolito, Mary Bishop and Lyla Whitcomb.

Performing to “Light Up The World” are (l-r) Carissa Balliet, Stella Catts, Grace Ippolito, Mary Bishop, Lyla Whitcomb and Sofia Patel.

Dancing to “Better Have My Money” are (l-r) Krista Brittingham, Kate Vansant, Sami Repass, Shauna Brittingham and Emily Barrish.