Important Upcoming Dates:

Fall 2026

• • Fall Kids Dance Camp to perform at a fall home Varsity Football game. Practice Dates September 28 and 30; 3:15-4:00pm for grades 4-6pm. 4:05pm to 4:50pm for grades 2-3. 5pm to 5:40pm for grades K-1. Performance October 1st Varsity football half time.  More information coming soon.

2026-2027 Dance Season

• • Season starts October 26, 2026- For more information check out our Tryout page! 

  • Our season goes from October 26, 2026- February 20, 2027.

 2026–27 Dance Team Newsletter

Pre-Season Edition | Everything You Need to Know Before We Begin!

Hi Dancers & Dance Families!

We are so excited to get ready for another season of St Charles Dance Team! Whether you are a returning dancer, joining us for the first time, or a family interested in learning more about our program, we are looking forward to a great season together.

As we get closer to the start of the season, there are a few important things everyone needs to know and complete. Please take a few minutes to read through the information below and save the important dates and links!

BEFORE THE SEASON STARTS

Required Pre-Season Items

All of the following items must be completed BEFORE the season begins. We recommend having everything completed by Monday, October 20.

1. Apply for Tryouts / Team

Application:
bit.ly/trySCDT26

2. Complete All School/MSHSL Requirements

Per school and MSHSL policies, the following must be completed before you are allowed to participate:

• MSHSL Form – Complete and return to the Athletic Office.

• Sports Physical – A physical is required every three years. Your documentation must be on file with the Athletic Office.

• Participation Fee – Pay through RevTrak or by cash/check to the school.

• Eligibility Ticket – Once you receive your eligibility ticket, turn it in to the coaches on October 26th!

Important: If these requirements are not completed, coaching staff are not allowed to let you practice or dance.

For more information regarding school/MSHSL requirements, visit:
https://www.scschools.net/page/3268

Our goal is to have everyone ready to go when the season officially begins, so please don't wait until the last minute!

  TRAINING & IMPROVEMENT

If you would like access to the Summer Band App, please reach out!

The Summer Band App group includes workouts, training opportunities, and ways to continue improving your skills throughout the off-season.

Whether you're working on strength, flexibility, jumps, kicks, technique, conditioning, or simply staying connected to dance, these resources are available to help you feel prepared for the upcoming season.

IMPORTANT LINKS

Save these! These will be your go-to places forDance Team information.

SCDT Hub:
linktr.ee/scdt_hub 

SCDT Website:
bit.ly/scdtwebsite

Team Spreadsheet — COMING SOON

We are currently working on a team spreadsheet that will serve as our one-stop location for important team information, including:

• Important dates

• Sign-ups

• Forms

• Links

• Team information

• Other resources you'll need throughout the season

More information will be shared as this is finalized!

IMPORTANT DATES

October 20

Registration & School/Office Paperwork Deadline

All required registration and Athletic Office paperwork should be completed by this date.

October 26–29

TRYOUTS / WELCOME WEEK

Tentative time: 3:30–6:00 PM, Elementary Gym

More information regarding the schedule and what to expect will be coming soon!

PAC MEETING (Parents, Athletes, Coache)

Tentative Date/Time:  October 27: 5:45-6:45pm Elementary Music Room

October 30

Practices Begin!

ABSENCES & VACATIONS

If you already know that you will be gone at any point between October 30 and February 20, please let the coaches know ASAP.

Dance team routines are a team effort, and changes to formations, choreography, spacing, and routines may need to be made when dancers are absent.

Please understand that:

• You may be asked to be out of a routine or have changes made before you leave.

• You may not automatically be placed back into the same position immediately when you return.

• Coaches will work with dancers who return to help determine when they are ready to be added back into routines.

• If you show your coaches that you have worked, learned the changes, and are ready to return, coaches will have a conversation with you and consider the best way to get you back into the routine.

Our goal is always to communicate openly and work together while making decisions that are best for the entire team.

DATES TO KNOW

We are still finalizing the full season calendar, but please put these dates on your calendar now:

Practices are typically Monday-Fridays (Varsity has Saturdays in November). Times are TBD, location is typically the elementary school

Date

Event

November 30

Competition / Performance

December 5

Competition / Performance

December 12

Competition / Performance

December 19

Competition / Performance

January 2

Competition / Performance

January 9

Competition / Performance

January 16

Competition / Performance

January 18

Competition / Performance

January 23

Competition / Performance

January 30

Competition / Performance

February 9

Competition / Performance

Postseason — Mark Your Calendars!

February 12 — Varsity Sections
This is an important postseason date for our Varsity team.

February 19–20 — State Tournament
STATE!
More information regarding qualifications, schedules, locations, and logistics will be shared as we get closer.

Please note: This is our current list of important dates. Additional performances, competitions, team events, and other commitments may be added. We will continue updating the team spreadsheet as information becomes available. Please avoid making plans on October 26-Feb 20 until the schedule is finalized. We are also waiting on if we have been accepted to perform at a Timberwolves game again this season.

WHAT'S NEXT?

We have a lot of exciting things coming as we head into the season!

Over the next few weeks, we'll continue sharing information about:

• Tryouts & Welcome Week

• Practice expectations

• Team communication & Parent Communication

• Important forms and sign-ups, events

• Competition Information & Performances

• Team apparel

• And much more!

If you're a returning dancer, we're excited to have you back. If you're new to SCDT, welcome! We can't wait to get to know you and see what you bring to our team.

And if you're a family considering St Charles Dance Team, we hope this newsletter gives you a glimpse into our program and the exciting season ahead.

Let's make this a great season!

We are looking forward to working hard, learning, growing, supporting one another, and—most importantly—having FUN together.

See you on the dance floor!

Always,

Coach Alex "Miss Ma'am"

Alexandria Slocum, MSML, MsEd

Varsity Dance Team Coach

Head Coach

St. Charles High School

bit.ly/scdtwebsite

linktr.ee/scdt_hub

Future Dance Team Season Start and End Dates per MSHSL (please avoid vacations if possible during this time):

2026-2027 Season: First Day October 26, 2026. State Competition February 19-20, 2027.

2027-2028 Season: First Day October 25, 2027. State Competition is February 18-19, 2028

2028-2029 season: First Day October 23, 2028. State Competition is February 16-17, 2029