The Royal Family of Peoria, IL traveled to Detroit, Michigan for the high-energy Heavy Hittas: Best of the Best competition — and they came out swinging.
Hosted by Dynamite Dance Company, this Midwest showdown featured intense matchups in Field Show, Trio, Pom, and Stand Battle, with teams competing for trophies, bragging rights, and major cash prizes.
But when Royal Family stepped on the floor, they made one thing clear — they were there to dominate.
Heavy Hittas: Best of the Best – Detroit, MI | February 21, 2026
Official Results
Royal Family didn’t just compete — they ATE:
🥇 1st Place – Poms
🥇 1st Place – Field Show
🥈 2nd Place – Trio
🥇 1st Place – Stand Battle
Three first-place finishes and one second-place title in a stacked Detroit competition is no small accomplishment. The team represented Peoria with power, precision, and undeniable presence.
Royal Family celebrating their 3 first-place wins in Detroit.
“Them HEAVY HITT’N GWORLZ Came Out Swinging” 🔥
Coach Courtney Mason shared her excitement following the event:
“Detroit don’t owe me nothing!!!!! I love it!!! The food was 🔥🔥 the hospitality was 🔥🔥 I can’t wait to go back. Definitely needed this weekend getaway… I love my dance family so much. The vibes are always genuine. It’s so much deeper than dance. The memories mean the most! Them HEAVY HITT’N GWORLZ came out swinging yesterday!”
And that energy showed on the floor.
From explosive stand battles to sharp, high-impact field formations, Royal Family performed with confidence and cohesion. The crowd felt it. The judges saw it. And the results reflected it.
Royal Family bringing power and precision to the Detroit floor.
More Than a Competition
While the medals shine bright, the weekend was about more than placements.
It was about sisterhood.
It was about memories.
It was about stepping away from routine life and bonding as a dance family.
Detroit delivered great food, great hospitality, and great vibes — but Royal Family delivered excellence.
Behind the scenes with Royal Family in Detroit — because it’s deeper than dance.
What’s Next for Royal Family?
If Heavy Hittas is any indication, Royal Family of Peoria is building serious momentum this season. With three gold titles under their belt, they’re proving they can compete — and win — on any stage.
One thing is certain:
Detroit felt the impact of those HEAVY HITT’N GWORLZ. 🥊🔥
And this season? They’re just getting started.
