Head Coach: Ali Pendergrass, 651-329-8779
Varsity Assistant Coaches: 
Emiley Sandvik, 507-254-4834
Sarah Rosicki
Nicole Prom
Emma Hubbard

Varsity Jazz Assistant Coach:  Allix Lowell '10

Middle School/JR Raider Coach: Anna Blake '10

Winter Dance kicks off October 21, 2019 in the AUX Gym.  This is a two days per week informal session to help dancers improve on the dance team technique and strength and is open to dancers from 5th - 12th grade. This is especially helpful for girls prepping to tryout for the competitive dance team! The cost is $55. (Note this allows for professional ballet teacher and professional trainers to come into 5 of the practices throughout the winter session).

Kid’s Clinic will be hosted at CDH for anyone K-8th grade on September 21st, 2019 from 11:30-2:30 and will perform at the soccer game at CDH at 3 pm. Please contact cdhdt@c-dh.org for additional information. 

Here is the link to our teamapp page that we use for team communication:

https://cdhdanceteam.teamapp.com/

Congratulations to the Dance Team!  

The Varsity and JV Jazz teams each placed 4th and Varsity Kick placed 3rd in their first conference competition, December 3, 2018, at East Ridge. 

Hello!
Coach Alison and I just got off a call with all of the CDH coaches, as well as, Mr. Archer. We have received the green light from MSHSL to host our summer dance workshop at CDH starting Monday June 15th! PLEASE REVIEW THE ATTACHMENT RELATED TO COVID PROCESS REGULATIONS!

A few changes to our summer dance game plan:
We will be extending practices by 30 minutes. Monday’s/Wednesday’s 5-6:30
Tuesday’s/Thursday’s 4-5:30
New Cost: $100 (can bring to practice or Venmo coach Sarah)
*If you do not feel comfortable attending practice in person, we will have a zoom feed setup for you, please contact Coach Ali if you would like to attend virtually.
*We are pivoting each and every day on this, there is a small chance we may need to adjust practice times, we will contact you all ASAP if we need to make changes.

Raider Edge is also available starting June 15! We would LOVE for any dancers who are able to attend Raider Edge, we have seen a HUGE impact that strength training has made on our dancer athletes the last few seasons. PLEASE SIGN UP ASAP online (by end of this week if possible)! If enough dancers sign up, they will put you in a “pod” together. Please review attachment related to COVID processes for Raider Edge.

You are required to follow the protocols each and every day that you enter CDH. Please read the attachments carefully so that you are aware of these policies. Also, please make sure to print, sign and bring the COVID release form on the first day that you attend practice.

JUNE 9th AND 11th will still be hosted via zoom!

Please reach out with any questions.

CDHDT Coaches

Are you interested in being part of the 2020-21 Dance Competition team? Fill out this form!

July 12th - 15th Just For Kix Dance Camp, Brainerd MN Click here to register!

(7th- 12th grade Overnight dance camp in Brainerd, MN)

❏  Great team bonding opportunity and getting to know teammates better

❏  Opportunity for both new and current dance team members to enhance their dance knowledge by watching and learning from other dancers from around the state

❏  Learn different styles of dance from new instructors that can give new light to skills and technique

❏  The camp offers individual team consultations that works with the team as a whole on areas they can improve

❏  FUN!

June 8th- July 30th Summer Dance (Cost $150.00)

M/W-5:00pm-7:00pm, T 4:00pm-5:00pm and TH 2:30pm-3:30pm CDH Fitness Center

❏     For dancers of all skill levels

❏     Work on technique and skills in both high kick and jazz

❏     Learn different style dances, combinations, turns, leaps, etc.

❏     Learn and work on a summer dance, which will double as a fall dance

❏     Learn how to properly condition and strength train

❏     Meet and get to know former and current dance team members and coaches

❏     Enjoy different opportunities throughout the summer for team bonding

Dance Team Application (Coming Soon)