We are incredibly proud of our Maine West Winter Guard Team for placing THIRD in their class in this past weekend's State Championships at Victor J. Andrew High School! In only its third year of existence, the West Winter Guard has elevated themselves as a force to be reckoned with! This is a reflection of all of the hard work and dedication of every team member, as well as their incredible coach, Kaitlyn Colyer. We are so proud of you all! Way to represent West!
The West Side Dance Company took the stage last night with their concert, Out with the Old, In with the New, delivering a performance that was both powerful and deeply expressive. What made the concert especially exciting was that most of the pieces were student-choreographed! Each work showcased individual creativity and perspective, from bold, high-energy routines to more intimate and reflective pieces. The dancers moved with confidence and intention, showing growth in both precision and artistry.
A special highlight of the evening was the guest performance by the Maine West Winter Guard. Through their integration of movement, music, and visual design, they created a captivating experience that expanded the scope of the performance.
A huge thank you goes to West Side Dance Coach Tuesdai Perry!
Congratulations to the West Side Dance Company and the Maine West Winter Guard on a performance that reflects both where they are now and the exciting direction they’re headed. The bar has clearly been raised, and we can’t wait to see what comes next.
Many more pictures from tonight's performance can be found HERE.
The program can be found HERE.
If you missed tonight's performance, a video captured by our video production interns can be enjoyed below:
Maine West Winter Guard’s “Double Act” performance dazzled the audience with selections from the musical Chicago, highlighting both technical skill and showmanship. In just their third year, this group has grown tremendously, bringing precision, energy, and creativity to every moment on the floor.
Their hard work paid off at the Hersey Competition, where they earned first place, and now they’re heading to the state level to showcase their talent on an even bigger stage! A huge thank you to their visionary coach, Ms. Kaitlyn Colyer, whose dedication and high expectations continue to inspire the team to reach new heights.
Well done, Winter Guard! We are so proud of you!
HERE are more pictures from the Winter Guard performance.
If you missed it, please enjoy watching "Double Act" below!
Congratulations to the Maine West Winter Guard on their incredible performance of this year's show, La Llorona, which is based on a well-known folkloric legend traditionally told throughout Mexico, Central America and northern South America. Through the show, the team demonstrated incredible growth of their skill, spinning not just flags, but rifles and sabers!
After the performance, coach Colyer presented a special video tribute to the graduating seniors, and then family and friends of the seniors presented them each with a rose.
We also have some news...
Impressively, in its second year (go team 2!), we are incredibly proud to announce that...
the Maine West Winter Guard is STATE-BOUND!
Congratulations to the team and to coach Colyer on an amazing achievement! The team will represent West on March 29th at Victor J. Andrew High School in Tinley Park. They are scheduled to perform at 5:15 p.m. Come out to support your Maine West Winter Guard at State!
More pictures from tonight's performance and tribute can be found HERE.
Today, the 1st ever Maine West Winter Guard and Coach Kaitlyn Colyer presented their end-of-season Winter Guard Community Performance and Awards Banquet. This year's Winter Guard team has done amazing work learning all of the techniques required of a color guard, and in its first season - impressively - they were able to perform at two contests in the Midwest Color Guard Circuit: Hersey and Minooka.
None of this could have happened without a dedicated team, an inspiring coach, and supportive caregivers. Congratulations to both the team and Coach Colyer on finishing a wildly successful first ever season of Winter Guard at Maine West!
More photos from today's community performance can be found HERE.
Please enjoy a video of this year's show below.
