In 1991 , the corps dropped down to Class A. At the DCI Championships in Dallas , Carolina Crown finished in second place in Class A .
In 1991 , the corps advanced to Open Class prelims , where they placed twenty - fifth , earning DCI Associate membership .
In 1991 , the corps dropped down to Class A. At the DCI Championships in Dallas , Carolina Crown finished in second place in Class A and advanced to Open Class prelims , where they placed twenty - fifth , earning DCI Associate membership .