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Rogers Dance Team Tryouts:
2026-2027 Winter Competitive Season 1st Day of Practice/TRYOUTS - 10/26/26 Tryouts for RDT are open to all students in 7th-12th grades attending Rogers High School, Elk River High School, Rogers Middle School, and Prairie View Middle School. Questions? Please email Head Coach Ashley at [email protected]. |
Frequently Asked Questions about RDT and Tryouts:
Q: Is there a difference between the Rogers Dance Team and the Rogers Fall Performance Team?
A: YES! The Rogers Dance Team (RDT) is a competitive team that must follow the rules set forth by RHS and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). RDT competes regularly in both jazz and high kick styles during their winter season (October to February) and ends with sections and a State Tournament where a State Champion for jazz and high kick is named for A, AA, AAA schools.
The Rogers Fall Performance Team (RFPT) is a non-competitive performance group that runs from mid-August to mid-October each year. These dancers will perform at halftime of Rogers' home football games, the Homecoming Pep-Fest, and other exhibition shows throughout the season. There are no set dance style requirements for RFPT. Dances are usually a high-energy combination of pom, jazz, hip-hop, and high kick. For more information about RFPT please click the link above.
Due to MSHSL regulations, these teams do not share coaches.
Q: Can I participate in both RDT and RFPT?
A: Yes! Many of our dancers participate in both groups, but it is not required. Some dancers choose to participate with only one of the 2 teams.
Q: Can I still dance at my studio and join one or both of the Rogers High School teams?
A: Yes! Dancing with one or both of the Rogers teams and at a studio CAN be done. Dancing both for RHS and a studio will require excellent time management, hard work, and communication with both programs. Many RHS dancers are members of their studio's competitive teams. RDT and RFPT coaches will work with your studio schedule. Please check with your studio for information on their policies regarding participation on an RHS team while dancing at the studio.
Q: Do I have to try out?
A: Yes! All dancers are required to try out each season.
Q: What happens at tryouts?
A: Tryouts are typically a 3-day process. The first two days are workshop days where dancers will learn a short combination that includes both jazz and high kick styles. This combination will be performed at the formal/final audition on the 3rd day in small groups in front of a panel of judges. Auditions are held in the fall. Teams will be announced on our website and social media accounts.
Q: What should I wear to tryouts?
A: On workshop days, dancers should be dressed in fitted dancewear. (Ex: booty shorts or leggings and tank top - bare midriffs are not allowed). Dancers should bring jazz shoes and tennis shoes each day. On the day of tryouts, dancers should wear all black (a plain black tank top and shorts/leggings are preferred). Hair should be pulled back into a clean bun each day.
Q: How many people make the team?
A: There isn't a set number of people who make the team each season. RDT is looking for dancers at all experience levels, and we will accept as many dancers as possible who are a good fit for our team.
Q: I want to try out, but I have a conflict. What should I do?
A: Please reach out to our coaches at [email protected]
Q: Is there a difference between the Rogers Dance Team and the Rogers Fall Performance Team?
A: YES! The Rogers Dance Team (RDT) is a competitive team that must follow the rules set forth by RHS and the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). RDT competes regularly in both jazz and high kick styles during their winter season (October to February) and ends with sections and a State Tournament where a State Champion for jazz and high kick is named for A, AA, AAA schools.
The Rogers Fall Performance Team (RFPT) is a non-competitive performance group that runs from mid-August to mid-October each year. These dancers will perform at halftime of Rogers' home football games, the Homecoming Pep-Fest, and other exhibition shows throughout the season. There are no set dance style requirements for RFPT. Dances are usually a high-energy combination of pom, jazz, hip-hop, and high kick. For more information about RFPT please click the link above.
Due to MSHSL regulations, these teams do not share coaches.
Q: Can I participate in both RDT and RFPT?
A: Yes! Many of our dancers participate in both groups, but it is not required. Some dancers choose to participate with only one of the 2 teams.
Q: Can I still dance at my studio and join one or both of the Rogers High School teams?
A: Yes! Dancing with one or both of the Rogers teams and at a studio CAN be done. Dancing both for RHS and a studio will require excellent time management, hard work, and communication with both programs. Many RHS dancers are members of their studio's competitive teams. RDT and RFPT coaches will work with your studio schedule. Please check with your studio for information on their policies regarding participation on an RHS team while dancing at the studio.
Q: Do I have to try out?
A: Yes! All dancers are required to try out each season.
Q: What happens at tryouts?
A: Tryouts are typically a 3-day process. The first two days are workshop days where dancers will learn a short combination that includes both jazz and high kick styles. This combination will be performed at the formal/final audition on the 3rd day in small groups in front of a panel of judges. Auditions are held in the fall. Teams will be announced on our website and social media accounts.
Q: What should I wear to tryouts?
A: On workshop days, dancers should be dressed in fitted dancewear. (Ex: booty shorts or leggings and tank top - bare midriffs are not allowed). Dancers should bring jazz shoes and tennis shoes each day. On the day of tryouts, dancers should wear all black (a plain black tank top and shorts/leggings are preferred). Hair should be pulled back into a clean bun each day.
Q: How many people make the team?
A: There isn't a set number of people who make the team each season. RDT is looking for dancers at all experience levels, and we will accept as many dancers as possible who are a good fit for our team.
Q: I want to try out, but I have a conflict. What should I do?
A: Please reach out to our coaches at [email protected]