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Chantilly-based PowerWorx Dance (PWD) premiered its inaugural, nationally competitive Competition Team at Nexstar National Talent Dance Competition in Orlando, Fla., July 18-23. The PWD Team of 47 dancers, aged 6 to 18, secured nine National Championships, five Championship Final Banners in divisional competition, and had 11 dances invited to the finals “Big Show” with all those dances placing in the top three high scores including five first place finishes for the highest overall score — in small groups, large groups and lines combined — for the petite, junior, teen and senior age groups. PWD’s Junior Team also brought home to Virginia a Victory Cup for the highest scoring junior (ages 9-11) dance. PWD, which officially opened its doors in July, is located at 3800 Concorde Parkway. The PowerWorx Fall schedule is online at www.powerworxdance.com.