ELKTON, VA (Rocktown Now) — An Elkton recreational dance team competed in a national dance competition over the weekend.

Expressive Dance Studio competed on Sunday, July 6th at the Fly Dance Competition Nationals in Ocean City, MD, where they brought back some hardware.

Elizabeth Manley stands with her medal.
Source: Heather Manley

12-year-old Elizabeth Manley (pictured above) received 3rd place for her solo “Rise” choreographed by local James Madison University dance major Emma Daly.

Aniyah Hodgins and Elizabeth Manley stand with a third place banner.
Source: Heather Manley

12-year-olds Aniyah Hodgins (left) & Elizabeth Manley (right) received 3rd place for their duet “Mad Tea Party” choreographed by Bryanna Dean, owner and director of Expressive Dance Studio in Elkton.

10-year-old Rebekah Manley performed her solo “Rise Up” also choreographed by Emma Daly.

This was the second nationals for the Manley girls and Aniyah’s first competition.

An interest meeting to form an official team will be held at the beginning of August. Visit Elkton Expressive Dance Studio on Facebook for more information.