NEW PRAGUE DANCE TEAM PROGRAMS
SUMMER TRAINING PROGRAM
JUNE - JULY 2025
COME DANCE WITH US THIS SUMMER
$150
Summer Training this year will be available to all returning 24-25 NPDT Winter Dance Team Members, and any new athletes who participate in our Spring Clinic that are interested in training with the NPDT Coaching Staff. Summer Training is focused on working on dance skills, technique, and conditioning, to prepare our athletes for the expectation of auditioning for the winter program in October. . The summer training program is scheduled to run early June to late July (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. $495) **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 11th - EARLY OCTOBER 2025
REGISTRATION WILL OPEN THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION THIS SUMMER
$149
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 2024-2025 school year). During the Fall Program, dancers will work on skills and technique, condition, learn a performance routine and pom routine, and participate in Community Events such as Parades, Fall Youth Clinic and Football Game Halftime Performances. The Fall Season will run Mid August - 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
25-26 TRY-OUTS WILL BE IN OCTOBER 2025
$260 - register through Infinite Campus
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 21st 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.
WINTER SEASON TRY-OUTS
Monday, October 21st - 4:30-7:00 PM - Middle School AUX Gym
Tuesday, October 22nd - Audition Groups - Middle School AUX Gym
Wednesday, October 23rd - Zoom Placement Conferences