NEW PRAGUE DANCE TEAM PROGRAMS
SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM
JUNE 3rd - JULY 31st 2024
COME DANCE WITH US NEXT SUMMER
This will be open to all students going into grades 7-12 for the 2024-2025 school year) that are interested in training with the Winter NPDT Coaching Staff to work on dance skills, technique, conditioning, and more to help them prepare for Winter Season Auditions! This is a great opportunity for interested students to get a feel for what it's like to be a part of the Trojan Dance Team Program and for the Coaching Staff to get to know each athlete better. The summer training program is scheduled to run June 3rd - July 31st (exact dates and times will be posted on our team calendar). There will be performance opportunities as well. In addition to regular scheduled training program practices (typically Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday with a couple Friday/Saturday practices during the summer) there will be options available for student athletes to choose from including additional technique & conditioning classes, guest instructor workshops ($85-$150) and Just For Kix Dance Camp (approx. $475) **Athletes must be enrolled in summer training to participate in JFK Camp. There may also be a fee for any apparel/shoes/tights, etc. that may need to be purchased.
FALL PERFORMANCE TEAM
WINTER COMPETITIVE TEAM
AUGUST 14th - EARLY OCTOBER 2023
THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION
$129
The Fall Program is organized and run through New Prague Community Ed and lead by Fall Head Coach, Jackie Rindahl. All dancers are welcome to join the Fall Program, however, it is based on a first come first serve basis. We will close registration once we have reached maximum capacity. The Fall Performance Team is open to all interested students (grades 7-12 for the 2023-2024 school year). During the Fall Program, dancers will work on skills and technique, condition, learn a performance routine and pom routine, participate in Community Events such as Parades, Fall Youth Clinic and Football Game Halftime Performances. The Fall Season will run August 14th - Early October (date TBD) with Fall practices being held on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings. Please register through Community Ed. There may also be a fee for any warm-ups, apparel/shoes/tights, etc. that may need to be purchased.
OCTOBER - FEBRUARY
WINTER TRY-OUTS for 2023-2024
OCTOBER 23rd-25th
approx. $130 Middle School / $235 High School
The Winter Competitive Program and MSHSL Sport is lead by Head Coach Tiffany Sandhurst. Athletes must audition for the team. Dancers' ability, attitude, and effort will all be considered when making placements for our Competitive Teams. NPDT's competitive season begins the week of October 23rd and runs until Mid-February. Winter practices are held daily Monday-Saturday during the season (times TBD). The athletes selected to participate in Winter Season will be placed on our B-Squad, Junior Varsity, or Varsity Rosters. The various levels of our competitive teams will be at different stages in their skill and ability development. All levels of NPDT are very important to our program and growth as a whole. Dancers will be required to learn Kick and Jazz routines to work on and compete with at various Invitationals, Conference Meets, Conference Championship, and Sections in hopes to advance to compete at the State level. Our Season will conclude with a Banquet held a few weeks after the last competition. Along with the Participation Fee, there will be additional fees for warm-ups, team shoes, bags, and any apparel/shoes/tights, etc. that will need to be purchased approx. $100-$500 depending on what is needed.
