Dance Team

The dance team runs on tradition, community, and hard work. We also strive to push boundaries, be creative, and go outside our comfort zones in new ways each season. These core values have built up a reputable team culture and have led us to earn eleven state qualifications in the last decade (three in kick and eight in jazz), including three Section Championship titles (2014, 2015, 2017).

Fall: The main goals of the fall performance dance team are to promote school spirit by performing at school and community events, such as football games, parades, and pep rallies, and to train for the upcoming winter competitive season. Fall is a great opportunity for new dancers to enter dance team training in a fun, casual setting. The fall season is a lower-commitment alternative to the winter competitive season, with only 2-3 practices a week, 3-4 performances, and a 7-week season. There are no tryouts to make the fall team, so everyone dances! Our routines are fun and choreographed, designed to accommodate all ages, experience levels, and an academic environment. Dancers may perform parade, hip-hop, partner, and game-day style field routines during the fall season.

Winter: The winter dance team is a competitive, MSHSL-sponsored sport. PACT started our dance team program in 2006. We are a no-cuts team competing at Class A's Varsity and JV levels. In a typical season, we perform at several competitions and school events. We compete in the styles of High Kick and Jazz. Despite being one of the smallest schools in MN with a dance team, PACT is well-recognized state-wide in the Class A Dance Team community.

Eligible Grades: Students in grades 7-12

Fall Team: One team - no tryouts, no cuts.
Winter Team: Varsity and Junior Varsity 

Fall Season: August through October
Winter Season: November through February

Fall Equipment: Black tennis shoes, black leggings, and a team shirt 
Winter Equipment: Team gear, tights, and shoes will be necessary once the season begins. Costumes are supplied, but a deposit is required.

Lettering Requirements:

• Athletes must attend 90% of the scheduled practices.
• Athletes must compete at one Varsity-level competition.
• Athletes must not have violated any of the Minnesota State High School League rules.
• Athletes must not have been found academically ineligible twice during the season.
• Athletes must finish the season as a member of the team.
• Team requirements.
• A coach may make an exception to the lettering requirements with the activities director's approval.