The Albert Lea dance team’s newly elected choreography committee for the 2011-12 season is, from left, Stacia Lebeck, Morgan Ciota, Abby Pleiss, Makenna Friehl and Randi Johnson. Not pictured is Kristina Larsen. -- Submitted photo

Albert Lea dance team award winners include, from left, front row: ront row from left: Maranda Glassel, most inspirational and most self-motivated; Kadie Habana, best stage presence and Dancer of the Year; Kate Ellertson, best high-kick dancer; and Abby Pleiss, best leaps. Back row: Devon Mullenbach, tightest dancer; Jalen Jimenez, best leaps; Morgan Ciota, best jazz dancer and best turns; Molly Tuohy, most improved; Marisa Roberts, Rookie of the Year. -- Submitted photo