REGISTRATION FOR 2025-2026 GRADES 7-8 MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE TEAM: CLOSED

CHECK BACK IN SPRING 2026 FOR MORE INFORMATION

Our 7-8 Middle School Team is a non competitive, low commitment level program to learn the basics of being coachable, learning to work with others, improving self confidence,  improving dance skills/knowledge and learning/performing a pom routine in front of a large audience. This is a great starting point to learn school based dance techniques if you are dreaming of being on the competition IS/MS team or just want to see what dance team is all about! The season runs from August-December. 

Schedule: Tuesdays/Thursdays in August 10am-12pm, Mandatory Choreo Camp August 5th + 7th 8am-12pm, School year practice Thursdays 5pm-6pm

Performances: MS Walk: May 18th, Football games: All Tuesdays in September/October, HC Parade: Sept 19th, HC Fun Run: Sept 20th, Holiday Parade Saturday November 22ND + Show Case date November 25th

FAQ

Why is practice not immediately after school? This is to accommodate travel time from all WDP schools.

Where will practice be? Practices will be held in the Hemlock Creek Gym! This is considered the "home space" for the grades 3-8 dance teams. 

What if I can't make the scheduled practice times? Missing one or two days will not be a big deal, however, if the dance schedule overlaps a prior commitment, It would be very difficult for your dancer to learn the choreography to perform if they are not present at least 75% of the time.

What will the showcase in November be like? The PDC Showcase will feature all of our West De Pere teams! You will see Phantoms youth, Junior Phantoms, IS Dance Team, MS Dance team and more! It is an evening full of dancing, baked goods, raffle baskets and fun! Any family, friends or fans are welcome to come. 

How does this team differ from other pom classes or dance classes in the community? School based dance technique is it's own style... there are specific rules that school dance abides by, specific styles and placements of moves that differs from studio/rec, etc. The best way to prepare for school dance team is to learn from school dance coaches or other school based dancers! It may seem early, but believe us...it is never too early to start preparing for school dance team (IS, middle or high school)!

Do students need dance experience? No, all are welcome to come learn our style. Experience will help, however, it is not required. 

What do I need for practice? Dancers should wear all black (leggings, shorts, skort, leotard, etc.). Hair should be pulled back with no jewelry. Tan jazz shoes required. Bring a water bottle!

What is my role as a parent? Bring your dancer to/from events, sit back and enjoy the show! Be supportive of the coaches and ensure your dancer is respectful and kind to all. 

How much does it cost to be on the team?  Dancers will do one fundraiser to cover the costs of uniform fees, bows, bag, jackets, various dinners, team bonding party, showcase details, etc. Outside of this, dancers would be required to purchase the tights and shoes below, as well as the holiday parade sweatshirt if they are new to the team. 

Each dancer will sell a cash calendar. The calendar asks that friends, family or neighbors "sponsor" a day for your dancer. For example, the 5th day would be $5 donated. You then let them know their donations help to sponsor your dancers poms, uniforms, bags, etc. The total collected will be $275 per dancer. Any money not raised by the fundraiser would need to be covered by the family to get to the $275 total. 

Red lipstick: You provide, any brand! 

Tights: $13 TIGHTS LINK - PURCHASE NOW!
Tights MUST be capezio brand caramel or chestnut, as linked above. Tights run VERY small! Youth tend to order adult small and it works well! Lighter-medium skin tone should purchase caramel color-medium to dark skin tone should purchase chestnut color. 

Shoes: $40  SHOES LINK - PURCHASE NOW!
if you have any skin colored jazz shoes already, no need to purchase new, BUT they should match your tights color! Lighter-medium skin tone should purchase caramel color-medium to dark skin tone should purchase chestnut color. 

Parade sweatshirt: $30 (ordering link will be sent out in October)
(same sweatshirt from grades 3-8, if you. have it already you are all set!)