Spring tryouts will be held 4/15 & 4/17. Pre-season placement tryouts will take place again in October. See Winter Tryouts page for details. To join summer practices and activities, please reach out to [email protected] about joining the team!
About Armstrong Dance Team - Winter Season
Armstrong Winter Dance team is a competitive MSHSL sport at Armstrong High School.
Winter dance team members utilize technique, endurance, and performance ability in two routines: high kick and jazz. Winter dance team is comprised of students in grades 7-8 attending Plymouth or Sandburg Middle Schools and students in grades 9-12 attending Armstrong High School. Winter dance season begins in October and ends in early February.
Practice Times: Both JV and Varsity will practice Monday-Friday at 4:30-6:30 pm at Armstrong High School.
2023 Summer Events - open to both Fall and Winter dancers
Summer Dance Training and Camps: Summer Dance Training Monday, June 12 @4:30-6:30p: SDT Week 1 Tuesday, June 13 @6:30-8a: SDT Week 1 Wednesday, June 14 @4:30-6:30p: SDT Week 1 Monday, June 19 @4:30-6:30p: SDT Week 2 Tuesday, June 20 @6:30-8a: SDT Week 2 Wednesday, June 21 @4:30-6:30p: SDT Week 2 Monday, June 26 @4:30-6:30p: SDT Week 3 Tuesday, June 27 @6:30-8a: SDT Week 3 Wednesday, June 28 @4:30-6:30p: SDT Week 3 Cost is $20 per session or if paid upfront, $125 for all 9 sessions.
St. Cloud State University Home Camp SCSU will be offering a 3-day home camp clinic July 10-12 from 6-9 p.m. for $55 per dancer.
Just For Kix Camp Brainerd Week 3: July 23-July 26 Cost is $469 if paid by June 11. Register at JFK camp registration
JFK Home Routine Practice- Tentative Dates for practices. Some will be added in June as well. July 17- July 19 @TBD: Home Routine Practice July 19 @TBD: JFK Camp Send Off and JFK Meeting/Q&A
We also will have multiple team bonding opportunities over the summer. Reach out to [email protected] with any questions!
2024-2025 Winter Dance Team Captains
Meet our 2024-2025 Winter Captains! Emily N., Avi C., Clara K., and Jillian C.
More Winter ADT Information
Who to contact when: Dancer lead communication is encouraged to help develop self-advocacy skills in a safe environment.
Email [email protected] regarding practice absences and team apparel.
A dancer Group Me has been created. This is where all of our quick communication will happen as a team.
Text or call Coach Rachel with emergencies or time-sensitive messages. All other communication shall be conducted through email & GroupMe.
Parent GroupMe Account: Coaches communicate most information via email. However, a parent GroupMe has been created for last-minute information or quick questions from parents. A new parent GroupMe has been created and sent out to families.
Winter Handbook: By being part of the winter dance team, you and your parents agree to follow the expectations and requirements outlined in the Winter Handbook. If you have any questions, please reach out to winter coaches.
Lettering requirements: For dancers to letter, they must complete a full season on the varsity team.