{"id":12325,"date":"2024-06-12T11:45:57","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T15:45:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/?p=12325"},"modified":"2024-06-12T11:45:57","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T15:45:57","slug":"salem-high-senior-takes-national-spotlight-in-pta-reflections-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.vbcpsblogs.com\/core\/salem-high-senior-takes-national-spotlight-in-pta-reflections-contest\/","title":{"rendered":"Salem High senior takes national spotlight in PTA Reflections contest"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Congratulations to Salem High School senior Karson Ray for her achievement in the National PTA Reflections Contest.<\/p>\n

Karson’s dance choreography entry, titled “Guidance,” earned her the prestigious Award of Excellence<\/a> at the national level. This award is equivalent to second place in the nation.<\/p>\n

The Reflections contest theme this year was “I am hopeful because…”<\/p>\n

Students entered the competition at the school level, with winners advancing to regional and state competitions. Karson’s choreography won first place in both the regional and Virginia<\/a> competitions.<\/p>\n

Her national win comes with a prize package. She receives a $200 Young Artist Scholarship, a silver medal, a certificate of excellence and the honor of having her work featured in a virtual exhibition.<\/p>\n

Karson\u2019s growth as a choreographer over her high school career has been remarkable, according to her dance teacher at Salem\u2019s Visual and Performing Arts Academy, Katie Flint.<\/p>\n

\u201cShe consistently takes bold, innovative risks with her choreography, thinking outside the box and interpreting music in a profound way,\u201d Flint said. \u201cHer ability to accentuate the music and skillfully balance stillness with movement reveals a maturity far beyond her years. As a talented dancer herself, Karson choreographs with a depth and sophistication that sets her apart, creating compelling and intricate pieces that resonate on a high level.\u201d<\/p>\n

Watch Karson\u2019s dance routine here<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

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