MDT Skipperettes

Minnetonka Competition Dance Team

Auditions for 2023-24

Mark your calendars! Auditions for the 2023-2024 season will be held April 10-13 from 4-6 p.m. at MHS. All dancers entering grades 7-12 in fall 2023 are eligible. More information forthcoming.
New dancer to MDT? Be sure to attend our Pre-Tryout Prep Clinic on March 15 from 4:45-6 p.m. in the Black Box at MHS. We will teach you the skills and techniques on which we focus at tryouts. This clinic is a perfect opportunity to dance with our captains and coaches and find out if MDT is right for you.
Dancers and Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are encouraged to stay for an informational meeting immediately following the Pre-Tryout Clinic from 6-7 p.m. in MHS Forum.

about MDT

The Minnetonka High School Skipperettes Competition Dance Team (MDT) is a competitive winter sport and is registered with the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL). The Skipperettes perform and compete in high kick and jazz at Lake Conference meets, weekend invitational tournaments and our sections meet. If the team qualifies, we will dance at the MSHSL Dance Team Tournament in February.

Note: If you are looking for Skipperettes Fall Performance Dance Team, visit https://docs.google.com/document/d/1USyAW18XmlsycGt_mFLvrGX2SbalEFZNL5g2ebZNxSw/edit?usp=sharing

auditions

Competition Dance tryouts are held in the spring for team placement the following school year. For updates please follow us on Instagram @minnetonkaskipperettes.

Practices and Competitions

Competition Dance begins in October and wraps up in February. During the school year, all teams practice Monday-Friday, 3:30-6 p.m. and Saturday mornings at MHS.

cost/FEES

One time annual Activities Fee ($75) + team participation fee + uniform fee.

Eligibility requirements

Dancers must be enrolled in grades 7–12 in the fall and meet the Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) and Minnetonka School District eligibility requirements.

Team size

25-50 dancers.

lettering

Lettering requirements are determined by the head coach.

Student leadership

Captains are elected by the team and approved by the coaches. The number of captains selected each year will vary from three to five, depending on size of team and leadership needs for the season.