"Sound of (Tori's) Pain"

This is Studio 1's senior company at nationals in Orlando Florida. This dance was called "Sound of my Pain" to the music "Can You Hear Me" by Cindy Morgan. The girls and I decided that the song's lyrics and the motivation of the choreography was made for Tori, even though it was all created before her accident. They pinned yellow ribbons on their costumes (some girls even wore them on their solo costumes to perform!) and we even got the announcer to dedicate the dance to Tori as they were walking on stage. I cannot even tell you what a touching experience this was. I had seen this dance several times before- but with Tori in our hearts it completely re-defined each word and movement into an emotional tribute to her. Even I - who rarely gets emotional - could not hold back the tears. Well, not only did we have the amazing experience of performing our hearts out for Tori and feeling her Spirit fill the stage... but this dance was awarded the highest scoring dance of the entire national competition! I know it's because we were doing it for her, and all awards aside- I will never forget the experience of watching these girls, and feeling as though Tori was next to me doing the same. We love you Tori!! Love, Bree and S1D