LSW EMERALDS DANCE TEAM

We are thrilled to announce that LSW Emeralds Dance will be a combination of TWO teams for the 2025-2026 season! The Emeralds performance team will offer more performance opportunities to our non-competitive dancers. We can't wait to pioneer this new team and to have more dancers join our Emeralds Dance family next season! 

The purpose of Emeralds is to promote school/team spirit by performing dance routines and/or sidelines at school events and to represent Lincoln Southwest High School at dance showcases and competitions. These opportunities could include home varsity football, home basketball (boys and girls), and any other selected sports events during half-time of these events, to perform at Pep Rallies, Booster Club events, to compete and perform at local, state, regional and national competitions and to be representatives of Lincoln Southwest in and out of school. 

Membership on Emeralds offers a unique opportunity for personal growth, leadership and school involvement. The attitude, dedication, and enthusiasm of each squad member are just as important as their technical dance skills.  Members must be committed to the highest level of athleticism, performance, self-discipline, respect for the school and others, personal exemplary conduct and the execution of all responsibilities related to the pursuit of school spirit and pride. Dancers must also demonstrate an ability to balance academic requirements and the demands that come with extra-curricular and personal activities. 

Any student of Lincoln Southwest who will be at least a Freshman in the coming year is eligible to try out for the dance squads. The candidate’s previous semester GPA must be at least 2.5 with no failing grades.  They must currently be enrolled in at least three classes (or at least 15 credit hours). Each member is required to try-out each year to remain on the teams.