Ms. Mendenhall P.7 Dance Topic: Dance Team

High Kick/Jazz

Historical Background Dance Team has been one of the most popular sports for girls in the state of Minnesota since the early 1980’s. Dance Team has been one of the most popular sports for girls in the state of Minnesota since the early 1980’s. Dance Team has evolved over the years with almost 100 high schools now competing in the winter season. Dance Team has evolved over the years with almost 100 high schools now competing in the winter season. Dance Team also dances as football and basketball games to promote a positive school culture and provide school spirit. Dance Team also dances as football and basketball games to promote a positive school culture and provide school spirit.

Stylistic Features There are two types of dance – high kick/precision and jazz/funk. Each team prepares two dances and competes throughout the winter season. There are two types of dance – high kick/precision and jazz/funk. Each team prepares two dances and competes throughout the winter season. Jazz/funk is a more traditional type of dance that focuses on turns, jumps, and proper technique. Jazz/funk is a more traditional type of dance that focuses on turns, jumps, and proper technique. High kick/precision is a type of dance that forms a kick line and focuses on dancers kicking. High kick/precision is a type of dance that forms a kick line and focuses on dancers kicking.

Cultural Importance In 2015, the Minnesota State High School League reported that there were more participants in Dance Team than there were participating in Football. In 2015, the Minnesota State High School League reported that there were more participants in Dance Team than there were participating in Football. Dance Team provides a positive view on female athletes being able to be strong athletes while promoting creativity and self expression. Dance Team provides a positive view on female athletes being able to be strong athletes while promoting creativity and self expression. Sometimes Dance Teams are often seen as cheerleaders for their schools sports teams. Sometimes Dance Teams are often seen as cheerleaders for their schools sports teams.

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