The Iliad

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Seniors stun one last time at spring concert

Captains take center stage: Poway Dance Project performed their annual spring concert in the PCPA on May 14 and May 15. Seniors Kezi Thibodeau, Jacqueline Edwards, and Clara LaForge danced on stage together one last time before graduation. Scattered throughout the concert were videos they made dedicated to the team and their time spent on PDP. Edwards and Thibodeau have been on the team since their freshman year, and LaForge joined her sophomore year.
Livvy Dunne, Editori-in-Chief
May 21, 2026
Senior Jaqueline Edwards is supported by fellow PDP dancers.
Senior Clara LaForge performs a double stag in a dance choreographed by senior Jaqueline Edwards.
Senior Kezi Thibodeau spins along with her teammates.
Seniors Jacqueline Edwards and Luke Jorgenson perform together during the PDD dance.
Senior Clara LaForge performs her senior solo.
Senior Jacqueline Edwards performs her duet with senior Kezi Thibodeau.
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