I am so glad to be back at ICON!

Now that I'm back at ICON, I can't wait for what's next, but I'll definitely be enjoying my summer along with dance. Check out the collage I made for you... I hope you like it!

BE ICONIC! he he,

Katie

Nationals ROCKED!

We all just returned from the USTD Nationals in Atlantic City, and we are still so psyched from the whole week.  There were so many amazing moments from the competition, where should I begin?

At the beginning of the week, ICON had several dances that had to qualify for the upcoming National competition.  I had to qualify my solo as well.  I competed in the lyrical division for my solo, and I danced to IMAGINE, by Eva Cassidy.  

We started competing early Sunday morning and ended late Sunday night.  Because awards were being announced so late in the night, my mom insisted we go up to our hotel room, and watch the award ceremony on the TV.  What I didn’t know is that they were awarding dancers with the highest score of the day in all categories.  As we got comfy in our beds to watch the awards, my mom joked, “Imagine they call your name Katie!”  Suddenly, as they announced the Top Solo of the day for my age group, we heard, “IMAGINE, KATIE.”  We all just sat in silence, as we watched everyone on the TV clap, and look around for me.  It was sooooo funny!  I started to talk to the TV, and say, “somebody go get the award for me!”  It was a very crazy and unforgettable moment!  My sister and I quickly ran downstairs to the award ceremony…in our pajamas!!...and that was the start of a very entertaining and exciting week!

As the week continued, I competed a total of 17 times!  I love all my dances, so I enjoyed every minute of being in front of the judges.  We received many High Point Gold Awards, Gold Awards, and Special Awards.  I was so excited to earn a High Point Gold in the National Competition for my solo.  

In addition to all the dances I competed in, ICON truly represented in all their performances, which included solos, duos, and trios as well!  Our ICONic boys rocked the competition, and walked away with about a zillion awards!  

At the end of the National Competition, USTD has a Diamond Dance-Off.  During this part, the top 30 teams of the week “dance off” and compete for the highest awards of the competition.  Our boys walked away with several of the individual special awards, but the night and week was complete when “SCREAM” won the Junior Diamond Dance Off award with a score of 99.6!!  This was the final and largest award of the competition.  The best thing about this award is that all of our Junior, Teen, and Senior “ICONic” (Hip Hop) company participate in SCREAM, so we were ALL winners.  We all shared the excitement and glory together!  It was a night that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.  If you ever get a chance to see our company perform “SCREAM”, you may also “SCREAM,” because it is truly an amazing dance!  

Overall, it was a great trip!  Believe it or not, I am not danced out!  I already can’t wait to get back to ICON, and start learning new dances for the upcoming year!  I know GEO and Beth are probably already thinking up unique dances already!  Last year our main theme was “Michael Jackson,” hmmm…I wonder what it may be this year…I just can’t wait! 

25 Things

I Bet You Never Knew About Me!! You know I LOVE ICON, but learn about the REAL ME! 

Katelyn Taylor Fasbach

1.  Yup, that’s my full name, but I like being called “Katie.”

2.  Along with dancing, I love drawing and writing.  I am in the T.A.G. (talented and gifted) program for Art at my school.

3.  I LOVE to shop and design clothes.  I have a PASSION for FASHION!! 

4.  My favorite TV show is Project Runway!

5.  I have never tried a cookie, cupcake, or candy ever and I have no desire to (I’ve never had a cavity either.)

6.  I LOVE Porterhouse steak! My dad cooks amazing dinners, my mom is a terrible cook, sorry Mom

7.  I have 3 siblings, Sam is 13, Kara is 7, and my cute brother Drew is 2.  I am 11, in the middle, and love it!

8.  I don’t have any pets, but I would love a puppy!

9.  I’ve been a gymnast all my life, until I started dance.  When I was 7, I could do a full back twist on the floor by myself.  I love to flip!

10.  I only like watching the audition part on American Idol.

11.  I sleep with a special doll that I’ve had since I was born.

12.  I love playing CLUE with my family, I’m always Professor Plum 

13.  I LOVE summertime!!

14.  I am addicted to Perdue Chicken Nuggets!

15.  I share a purple room with my little sister Kara.  

16.  I have the BEST friends in the world!! (school friends, dance friends, and awesome neighbors!) They are ALL so special to me!

17.  5^th grade was my BEST year ever!!  I had the greatest school teacher, really fun class, and the year ended with ICON of the YEAR!  I hope 6^th grade is just as great!

18.  I LOVE roller coasters!  I’m so glad that I’m finally tall enough this year to ride the crazy ones!

19.  I love my family, they ROCK!

20.  I’ve had straight A’s all my life, but who knows about next year…LOL!

21.  I love swimming and diving and flipping into the pool!

22.  I have to clean the bathrooms in my house every Saturday 

23.  I am a Mets and Giants fan, sorry GEO!!

24.  When I’m older, I want to be a dance teacher and fashion designer 

25.  I truly never worry about anything, LIFE IS GOOD!

Who's Headed to the Summer Intensive with Me? And Did You See My Pic on the Brochure?!

I am so excited that GEO and Beth chose to use my picture on their brochure for the summer intensives. I think it made winning ICON of the Year even more real to me. I couldn’t be prouder to represent a company and people that I truly love so much! They have done so much for me, I hope I can do the same for them in return. Thank you everyone for your warm welcome. I’m going to be a great role model for our Complex, because we are all ICONS in our own way. BTW... I can’t wait for the Summer Intensive, can you? If you wanna see the flyer, click here.

Summer Dance at ICON is here... and Of Course, We're Headed to Nationals!

Summer classes have just begun at ICON. Last week I took some of the open classes that they offer throughout the summer. Beth ran an amazing Jazz class, and GEO’s Hip Hop is always just amazing! There is nothing like taking GEO’s Thursday night open class! It’s always a great workout and just so fun. I took a technique class that helps perfect skills and helps us keep in shape. 

Early this summer, I’m so psyched to once again model for DanceCouture NY’s catalog. It was so much fun last year, and I can’t wait to start working on this year’s catalog! In the middle of July, you can find many of the ICON dancers in Atlantic City at the USTD Nationals! We have a great time there, the people are so nice, and it’s a great atmosphere! It’s ALL about dance… which of course, I love! Will you be with us in AC, if so let me know what you’re looking forward to. Is it the boardwalk, the dancing, the togetherness of the dancers? I wanna know! Talk to me, dancers. ;)

What I'm Thinking of Accomplishing this Year... What do you Think?

I am so excited to represent ICON as the ICON of the Year! In addition to taking advantage of my scholarship by adding more classes to my schedule, I hope to think up new and exciting activities for our company to take part in. I would love to help run some fundraisers for our company. In addition, I’d love to put together some creative ways to help raise money for St. Jude’s Hospital, which is special to me, as well as ICON. My dad, my sisters (who also dance at ICON) and I have brainstormed some ideas for ICON’s First Annual Golf Tournament, which would be lots of fun for all! And just for fun, I’d like to have a Pool Party ICON Bash this summer. It would be nice to get everyone together, outside of dance, for just some fun, relaxation, good food, and just time to hang out with friends. I can’t wait for summer to begin!

Being that GEO’s biggest role model was Michael Jackson, and the year to his death is just days away, I would love to contact the Jackson family and run a performance for them. I would love for them to see how GEO carries on Michael Jackson’s legacy through all his dance moves and music choices. I would just love to see Janet’s face when she sees what GEO brings out in all of us. We ALL love to dance, and we are STILL inspired by Michael Jackson. I can’t imagine what they would do when they would see us perform “Scream” or our infamous Michael Jackson Tribute. They are both unbelievable!  More to come... Do you agree with me? Tell me some of the things you think the ICON of the Year can portray...

Meet ICON of the Year 2010-2011, Katie Fasbach, and Find Out What Went Through Her Mind as Her Title Was Announced

Before they announced the 2010-2011 ICON of the Year, I was totally moved from the award in honor of Rachel from Horizons. I knew how much she had inspired Geo and Beth, and I could see the emotion on their faces, and it was so heartfelt. When they announced the award winner to be my good friend Mikayla Sottile, I couldn’t help but shed a tear for her. She was perfect for that award!  When they then continued to announce the new ICON of the Year, I was still so excited for Mikayla. As my name was announced, I think I went into shock! My mouth dropped, and I couldn’t help the tears of surprise, excitement, and joy just overcoming me. I was, and still am, so surprised.  I dance with so many amazing dancers, I just thought, “WOW!” I am so proud and honored that I was chosen to represent ICON and Geo and Beth! I can’t wait to see what the future holds for all of us!