Fantasia Independent World Winterguard’s 2008 program titled “The White Table of Youth” was one of the most talked about shows of the season in Winter Guard International.
The performers’ movement and technical skills reached a realm few guards have been able to reach in WGI history. But even more astonishing is the fact that the group never used a single flag during the entire program, only sabres and rifles.
The overall design and concept of the show was not only bold and daring, but innovative and intriging. With a plain black floor and the cast clad in elegant white uniforms, the program seemed to weave a story of youth and maturity.
A stark white table at one corner of the floor was accompanied by a single white rocking chair at the opposite corner. The performers “brought everything to the table,” metaphorically and literally speaking, during the show.
Respected blogger David Hill acclaimed Fantasia as Field and Floor’s 2008 Color Guard of the Year.
““Reflections on Youth” provided an immediate and pivotal description of the future of the Independent World arm of color guard,” said Hill. “That it raised the height of the bar this far: inevitable.”
The judges at WGI World Championships seemed to have agreed with Hill. Fantasia scored an astounding 99.50, barely missing the all time record high of 99.55, scored by the Blue Devils Winter Guard in 1996.
Fantasia Winter Guard, part of Riverside Community College in Riverside, CA, has won six World Championships since 1995.
FANTASIA is amazing, they made me fall in love with this sport all over again, nad gave me even more inspration to continue guard after high school. WHoot….