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\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\nIt was a performance for the ages. A team of dazzling acro dancers and dogs from Alberta put on a show like no other on America\u2019s Got Talent, packed with puppy parkour and captivating choreography worthy of the golden buzzer and a guaranteed trip to the quarterfinals.<\/p>\n
\u201cI just couldn\u2019t believe it because this is like a dream. I still don\u2019t believe it because it\u2019s so surreal,\u201d said Kate Ly, an 11-year-old dancer with Acro Canine Crew.<\/p>\n
The moment was unforgettable for Ly and her fellow dancer, Zoe Gervais, who could be seen practicing at their southside Edmonton dance studio for an interview with CityNews on Thursday.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen Terry came out, I think all of us just were like, so in shock, like we were not expecting that at all. We were kind of just excited to be on the show and get to perform on that big of a stage in the first place,\u201d said Gervais.<\/p>\n
The bond between these girls is tight-knit; most of the dancers related to at least one other member in the group, but what really helped tie the act together was the dogs and their owner, Jennifer Fraser.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery single time I trained my dog has led up to this moment,\u201d said Fraser.<\/p>\n
She\u2019s been training dogs almost all her life and can be found around Calgary where she does community shows. She\u2019s already impressed crowds internationally and holds multiple Guinness World Records with one of her dogs, Daquiri.<\/p>\n
\u201cI love getting out there with the crowds, the dogs love showing off, I love showing people what dogs are capable of. I love inspiring people to go do more with their dogs, because dogs are not just couch potatoes and one walk a day type of animals,\u201d said Fraser.<\/p>\n
Now that they\u2019ve locked in their tickets to the quarterfinals, live shows where America will decide who advances and ultimately takes home the million-dollar grand prize.<\/p>\n
These girls need to win over the hearts of the audience and secure their votes. To do that, they\u2019re practicing four to five times a week to make sure they\u2019ve got their routine perfected for the big stage.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019ll be a busy, busy summer for us,\u201d said Jill Ford, the owner and director of Supernova Acro Studio.<\/p>\n
Ford says the satisfaction from this milestone goes beyond the golden buzzer. She\u2019s never had to choreograph a routine with animals before, but it\u2019s a gamble that paid off, seeing a lot of new followers, mentions, and engagement on social media. What\u2019s most rewarding for her, the recognition of her dancers.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s really developing strong muscle, good control of their bodies, and I think it\u2019s exciting for all the acro dancers in the world,\u201d said Ford.<\/p>\n
Winning the grand prize will be a tough challenge, and these girls are aware of the pressure.<\/p>\n
\u201cI mean, I think it\u2019s definitely a lot, but I think we\u2019re such a close team and family that we have each other\u2019s back and we\u2019re willing to work through all of the challenges and all the excitement together, so I think we\u2019re ready for it,\u201d said Gervais.<\/p>\n
But they\u2019re ready to show the world they\u2019ve got no shortage of talent.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hope that people see how much dedication and work it takes to have all these practices at 6 a.m., and then go on stage and perform,\u201d said Ly.<\/p>\n
The Acro Canine Crew\u2019s next appearance on America\u2019s Got Talent will be in August for the live show quarterfinals.<\/p>\n
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\t\t\t\tAcro Canine Crew get the golden buzzer on America’s Got Talent. (Credit: X\/@AGT) <\/p>\n
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