Yes, they were sharp, and they did look great, I'm sure there was great energy, but they do look rather stiff, at least a few do. It's not a bad thing at all! =]
I think you are a little off base. They were sharp and I thought they looked great. I am assuming that you did not see the dance in person at state, because it had a great energy.
are some of the girls on both the team here and the one at nationals? the school would have to have SO many amazing dancers to have 2 completely different teams. does the "club" still practice at school?