November, 2003
Sam Carrell of Lynbrook, New York and Danielie Costello of East Rockaway, New York are the Winners~" The tap dancin9 gals won "BestDance Duet" on Sunday, August31, 2003 at the "Reach For The StarsTalent Search" sponsored by Nassau County.

The dancers performed a tap routine to "Bring In 'Da Noise, Bring In 'Da Funk" choreographed by Joan MacNaughton of Leggz Ltd. Dance.

A celebrity panel including Rocker Joan Jett, actress Cathy Moriarty Producer Kenny Laguna, Conductor Scott Jackson Wiley and NYC Talent Agent Karen ApicelIa, judged them. Adrienne Nardo Watson of Fox 5 "Good Day NY" also hosted the show.

Sam and Danielle are both members of the prestigious Leggz Ltd. Dance Ensemble of Rockville Centre, New York and are no strangers to performing. Some of their annual performances include; Walt Disney World, Orange Bowl Half- Time Show, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, NYC Columbus Day Parade, Madison Square Garden and the full length "Nutcracker" ballet with a live orchestra.

The girls were so excited when they won. The other contestants competing were from Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau County and Suffolk County. What an accomplishment The highlight of the evening, besides being the "Best," was meeting the celebrity judges who voted them the "Best." The judges told them that they were on fire, so in sync and just terrific. This is an evening that they will never forget !

Sam and Danielle danced their feet off and showed everyone what "hoofing" is. They even incorporated some break dancing into their routine. They are talented duos who not only love to dance, but live for New York dance !

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