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2022 State Dance Tournament Central

The 2022 MSHSL Dance Tournament central. Stop by for updates and results. Use #mndancenews to tag us on social media. #dancersofmn #mystorymn

Wow, who is excited for the 2022 MSHSL Dance Tournament? Congratulations to the 46 teams that will be heading to Minneapolis this weekend for the two days of dancing at the Target Center in Minneapolis. If you need information please visit the MSHSL website Jazz tournament – Friday, Feb. 18, 2022High Kick tournament – Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022 Bookmark this page for updates from the state…

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2021 Sections weekend two summary

Results from the second weekend of section tournaments. #mndancenews #mystorymn #dancersofmn

Section 2A – Mar. 5, 2021 at Holy Family Jazz Cannon FallsHoly FamilyACGC Falcons Kick Holy FamilyCannon FallsPACT Section 3A – Mar. 6, 2021 at Montevideo Jazz LQPV-DB ShadowsYellow Medicine EastMinnewaska Kick LQPV-DB ShadowsYellow Medicine EastMinnewaska Section 1AA – Mar. 5, 2021 at Holy Family Jazz FaribaultSimleyAustin Kick SimleyFaribaultCretin-Derham Hall Section 1AAA – Mar.…

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Hiawatha Valley Conference Championships

Zumbrots-Mazeppa and Lake City trade first and second place (Jazz & Kick) while Cannon Falls wraps up third at Hiawatha Valley Conference Championships at Byron High School. #mndancenews #mystorymn

The HVC championships took place at Byron High School in Byron, MN on Feb. 20, 2021. Cannon Falls won our final giveaway of the year and unfortunately our photographer’s schedule did not allow us to cover their home event, but we were able to make this event to capture photos of their team. Thank you for your support. The competition was great. The results were: Varsity Jazz…

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2021 Maple Grove Open

2021 Maple Grove Open

Yesterday marked the first competition day for high school dance team. Today there are a number of competitions around the state. Thanks to some sponsors we will be live at the Maple Grove open later today. You can stream the competition, please visit https://matt29382.wixsite.com/mneventportal to stream the event for $6.50. Teams competing are: Anoka, Elk River, Minnetonka, Rogers and Maple…

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Miss Dance Team Minnesota 2020

Miss Dance Team Minnesota 2020 results. #mndancenews

It is the unofficial first event of the year for high school dancers, Miss Dance Team Minnesota is an event that bring high school dance team members from across the state together to celebrate dance.

Unfortunately we were not able to be there in person but the results have been posted on the Miss Dance Team Minnesota Facebook page.

The team with the most entrieswill have a photographer…

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Minnesota Dance News announces schedule of dance events

Minnesota Dance News announces schedule of dance events and a new contest. Text DANCER20 to 866-663-2623 to enter. #mndancenews #mystorymn

2020 has not exactly gone as any of us would have expected. The good news is Minnesota Dance News is still around and we are planning on covering the dance season to the extent we are able.

Do you want to see a Minnesota Dance News photographer at your team’s event? We need your help.

This year our sponsoring photography team has changed a lot, including two of our freelance photographer’s…

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Savannah Manzel performs on World of Dance

Her smile lights up the room and she is carrying on the legacy of Minnesota dancers on World of Dance. Meet Savannah Manzel. Photos by @thedancersofmn #mndancenews #mystorymn #dancersofmn

Fans of World of Dance will be familiar with Minnesota’s previous acts that have made the show.

Season one and two featured Eva Igo, last year we met Ellie & Ava and The Trilogy. This year, continuing in the Larkin Legacy, Savannah Manzel is wowing America with her endless flexibility and powerful acrobatics, continuing the Larkin Dance Studio’s streak of performers who appear on the show.

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2020 Jazz State Tournament Central

Tournament Central for the 2020 MSHSL Jazz Tournament. Stop by frequently as we link up team pages. #mndancenews #danceteamnews #danceteam #dancemn #mndance

Class of 2020 – We would love to highlight you in a video later this year It is free to send in your name and a photo, Click HERE to participate. Class A Jazz Preliminary Order of Performance

Duluth Marshall

Frazee

Houston

Minnewaska

BOLD

Dilworth-Glyndon-Felton

Zumbrota-Mazeppa

PACT Charter

Yellow Medicine East

St. Charles

Holy Family Catholic

LQPV-DB

Class of 2020 – We would love to highlight you in a…

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2020 High Kick State Tournament Central

Tournament Central for the 2020 MSHSL High Kick Tournament. Stop by frequently as we link up team pages. #mndancenews #danceteamnews #danceteam #dancemn #mndance

Minnesota Dance News’ coverage of the 2020 High Kick tournament is brought to you by Twin Cities Orthopedics. Please contact one of the dance medicine specialists for information on injury prevention (proactive) and injury recovery (if you are injured) services.

Class A High Kick Preliminary Order of Performance

Frazee

Pierz

Atwater-Cosmos-Grove City

LQPV-DB

St. Charles

Yellow Medicine East

BO…

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College Nationals recap

Check out the video from Best of the Best. Congratulations to the Minnesota's college teams on their Nationals performances. Thanks @rhinestonesunlimited @twincitiesortho @danceesteem and #dancersofmn for sponsoring #mndancenews coverage. #mystorymn

January is always the most exciting time of year for college dancers as they prepare for the UDA College Nationals.

Minnesota had six teams participate in the Best of the Best and also go to the UDA College Nationals. Check out this video our photographer, Matt, put together with the help of several friends.

Thank you to our sponsors, Twin Cities Orthopedics, Rhinestones Unlimited, Dance…

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Central Lakes Conference Championship

The Central Lakes Conference Championship was a success. Congratulations to @sartellsabresdance and @brainerd_dt for placing first and second for the season. Dance portraits for seniors: Text SENIORS to 866-663-2623 for info.

It is our first conference meet of 2020 and this one did not disappoint. Thanks to the host ROCORI high school for your hospitality and for putting on a great show.

Thank you St. Cloud Tech for participating in our Fall dance photo coverage giveaway. Photo coverage sponsored by Dancers of Minnesota and @mattebphoto.

The teams of the Central Lakes Conference are, Alexandria, Brainerd,…

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Welcome to 2020

The new year brings two familiar events showcasing some of the best high school and college talent in the country. #mndancenews #mystorymn #dancersofmn @twincitiesortho @rhinestonesunlimited @danceesteem @platinumdance

The first weekend of 2020 was one of the busiest yet. There were high school invitationals in, among others, Edina and Alexandria. Thank you to everyone who sent in scores from these events. Was your team at another invitational? Please send in scores from all invitationals HERE.

Best of the Best 2020

In addition to the Saturday events there was an amazing show at the 2020 Best of the…

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2020 Edina Invitational

2020 @EdinaDanceTeam Invitational coverage - sign up to get 2 free photos. #mndancenews #mystorymn #danceteamnews #dancersofmn

It is the final days of the year and that means that it is time to prepare for the Edina Invitational. This year’s event is shaping up to be a fantastic showcase of dance with some of the top talent in the country.

Special thanks to Platinum Dance Studio for sponsoring the Edina Invitational photos. Participants can sign up to be notified of our app and 2 complimentary photos. Sign up for…

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Eastview Invitational recap

The Eastview Invitational is one of the last invitationals of the year and is always a highlight for the teams that go. #mndancenews #mystorymn

Matt Blewett

Eastview was the second event of the day for Matt and he got there just as the AAA Varsity dances were set to start.

The level of of difficulty continues to go up as the creative and technical envelopes once again are nudged upward by the coaches, choreographers and dancers who perform.

While we only were able to make it for the AAA Varsity portion of the day the dancing…

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Nutcracker in Wonderland, a fresh take on a pair of classics

The Ballet Co.Laboratory's performance of the Nutcracker in Wonderland is an amusing twist on a pair classics. #mndancenews #mystorymn #dancersofmn

The Ballet Co.Laboratory is a ballet School and Company dedicated to impacting the community through dance. Their year end production, Nutcracker in Wonderland, is being performed the two weekends before Christmas in St. Paul, MN (Dec. 13-15) and Menomonie, WI (Dec. 20-21).

St. Paul performances: Huss Center for the Performing Arts St. Paul Academy and Summit School 1712 Randolph Avenue St…

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Mayo Dance Team

2019 Rochester Mayo Spirits Dance Team. Photo by Kileigh Wirth @kileigh04 #mndancenews #danceteamnews #dancersofmn #mystorymn

Fun Facts

We are called the “Richfield Tapaires” because we used to also tap dance.

The Richfield Dance Team won the first ever Minnesota State Dance Team Tournament over four decades ago in 1975.

‘Ohana is our team motto!

Team name: Mayo Dance Team (Spirits)

Section: 1AAA Conference: Big Nine Conference

Connect with the Mayo Dance Team: Facebook: mayodanceteam Instagram: @mayodanceteam

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Richfield Tapaires Dance Team

Meet the Richfield Tapaires. Photo by Steve Lucas @stevelucasphoto #mndancenews #mystorymn

Fun Facts

We are called the “Richfield Tapaires” because we used to also tap dance.

The Richfield Dance Team won the first ever Minnesota State Dance Team Tournament over four decades ago in 1975.

‘Ohana is our team motto!

Team name: Richfield Tapaires

Section: 1AA Conference: Tri Metro Conference

Connect with the Hermantown Proctor Dance Team: Instagram: @richfieldtapairesdance

Coachin…

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