The LFHS dance team pauses before starting their routine during the IHSA Competitive Dance competition Jan. 19. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

The Lake Forest High School dance team performs during the IHSA Competitive Dance sectionals meet held at Grayslake North High School Jan. 19. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

The Lake Forest High School dance team performs during the first IHSA Competitive Dance sectionals meet Jan. 19. The Scouts took first place. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

The LFHS dance team stretches during warm ups prior to competing in the IHSA Competitive Dance sectionals on Jan. 19. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

The Lake Forest High School dance team performs its first-place winning routine during the IHSA Competitive Dance sectionals meet Jan. 19. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Scouts dance team captain Nicole Vargas listens to tips from the team as members gather prior to warm up during the IHSA Competitive Dance competition. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Lake Forest dance team coach Nikki Lazzaretto watches as the team warms up prior to performing in the team's first sectionals competition.| Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media

Lake Forest family and friends cheer on dance team as they take to the gym floor during the first-ever IHSA Competitive Dance sectionals. | Michelle LaVigne~Sun-Times Media