FAQs

Interested in the Dance Team? We would LOVE for you to join us!

FAQs

WHAT IS THE DANCE TEAM?

The MVHS Dance Program is open to students of all grade levels. Primarily upperclassmen and experienced dancers make up the varsity team. The Dance Team is an IHSA governed sport and we operate under the MVHS Student Athletic Code. The dance team is a two-season sport: football season: Summer-October and competitive season: October-March.

DO I NEED TO HAVE EXPERIENCE TO BE ON THE TEAM?

Dance experience is preferred, but it is not required. We will work on dance technique and a variety of styles such as hip hop, pom, lyrical and jazz. We encourage our dancers to enroll in a dance technique class outside of participation on the dance team. Dancers with more experience will be considered for higher level teams. 

IS THERE A JV AND A VARSITY TEAM?

Yes, we have a range of 2-3 teams each year depending on tryout turnout and skill level.

Depending on tryouts we may have 2 teams or split into to 3 teams.

CAN I BE ON ANOTHER SPORT OR CLUB WHILE ON THE DANCE TEAM?

• IHSA now allows dancers to be a part of 2 sports consecutively. The schedule and commitment will be thoroughly reviewed by coaches and parents on a case by case basis. Note-that missing practices and required events due to other sports will effect a dancers ability to be prepared for performances with the dance team.

• Dancers may be on other clubs at Metea. Most of our dancers are very involved in activities at Metea. Early communication needs to be made with the coach and club sponsor if there are any conflicts with schedules and they must be submitted as a conflict turn in to be approved by coaches.

WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT OF THE DANCE TEAM?

• The dance team is a big time commitment! We are one of the longest running sports teams at Metea Tryouts in May through last performance in February.

• All practices, performances, team events and camps, even during the summer, are mandatory unless you have a previously approved conflict.

• Varsity typically practices 3-5 days a week and JV practices 2-4 days a week.

• You can review our season calendar and more expectations in our tryout packet.

WHAT IS THE COST OF BEING ON THE DANCE TEAM?

• It does cost to be a part of the dance team at Metea. As a new member you will need to purchase items like jazz shoes, team gym shoes, warm ups,etc. that are yours to keep and will be used throughout your 4 years on the dance team.

• We also attend overnight camps and some overnight competitions that cost money. 

• All of our financial obligations will be detailed at the parent meeting at the beginning of the season.

• We use fundraisers to help with individual expenses as well as offer payment plans to help families spread out the costs.

• More information can be found in our tryout packet/team contract. Email Coach Pritchett for more details!