Waukee Dance Team

Our junior varsity team had fun revealing their families this morning! ☀️💜

JV Choreography 26-27 🔥

We are excited to put in the work and see how much this team will grow throughout the year!

We are incredibly grateful for the amazing support we’ve already received for the 2026-2027 Waukee Dance Team! Your generosity helps provide opportunities for our athletes throughout the season, including competitions, choreography, uniforms, and so much more.

A huge thank you to our business sponsors and individual supporters:

Business Sponsors

* Premiere Dance
* Berndhart & Smith Orthodontics
* Premier Real Estate
* Better Day Mental Health
* Caffery’s
* Salon Vici
* Snyder & Co.
* Access Systems
* Allen Interiors
* Associated Ophthalmologists
* Jones Lange
* Charter Bank
* Beattie Law Firm
* Pulse Dance Fitness Studio
* McGowen & Associates
* Space Simply
* Heritage Creek Dental
* Direct X
* Hoyng Insurance
* Rabba Properties
* Central Iowa Orthopaedics

Individual Supporters

* Tricia Polzin
* Lois Gau
* Mile Jean Taylor
* Donna Pietz
* Lisa Foss
* Jim Jorgensen
* Steve & Marsha
* Jill Watne

Your support means the world to our dancers, coaches, and families. Thank you for believing in our program and investing in these hardworking athletes!

We’re still looking for additional business sponsors and fan donations! Every contribution, big or small, helps make a difference and directly supports our team throughout the season.

Become a Business Sponsor:
https://waukee.revtrak.net/schools/-high-schools/waukee-high-school/whs-dance-team/ #/v/WHS-Dance-Team-sponsorship-2026-2027

Make a Fan Donation:
https://waukee.revtrak.net/schools/-high-schools/waukee-high-school/whs-dance-team/ #/v/Waukee-Dance-Team-Fan-Donation-2026-2027

Thank you for helping us continue to build something special. Go Warriors! 💜💛

NDA Camp 2026

We always love our time at NDA Camp. The growth and bonding we get to do as a team is everything for us! We are incredibly proud of all the work they put in and can’t wait for the rest of the season!

2026 Camp Awards:
- Team Dance: Gold Award 🥇
- Team Leader: Gold Award 🥇
- Leadership Award: Emma Smith
- Invited to Staff: Emma Smith and Leah Loeffelholz
- Pin it forward: Layla Huffman
- All American: Leah Loeffelholz, Emma Smith, Mackenzie Stone, and Ashlyn Stadtlander
- Top Gun Turns: Leah Loeffelholz
- Spirit Ribbon: Mackenzie Stone
- Showmanship Ribbon: Devon Lawrence, Alice Tonnemacher, Emma Smith
- Technique Ribbon: Julia Smith

3/3 Routines complete 💟

We are incredibly thankful for Katie Fear Lane and her amazing Pom choreography. This is going to be a FUN one! Ready to put in the work!

outdid herself this year! We are so excited to get working on our TWO new routines. We are ready to put in the work! 💜

✨MEET OUR 2026-2027 LEADERSHIP TEAM✨

We have seven amazing seniors ready to take on this last season by being part of our leadership team. We are excited to see what they will accomplish this season and how they will shape our program 💜

Starting off the new season strong finding out our dance families and enjoying a sweet treat after🍦

We’re gearing up for another exciting season and are looking for amazing local businesses to partner with our dance team! 💜

Your sponsorship helps provide opportunities for our athletes. Covering things like choreography, costumes, competition fees, travel, and more. In return, we love highlighting and supporting the businesses that support us! If you or a business you know would be interested in sponsoring our team for the 2026–2027 season, you can sign up below!

Business Sponsorship:
https://waukee.revtrak.net/schools/-high-schools/waukee-high-school/whs-dance-team/ #/v/WHS-Dance-Team-sponsorship-2026-2027

Not a business but still want to support? We appreciate our fans just as much! You can donate here using our Fan Donation:
https://waukee.revtrak.net/schools/-high-schools/waukee-high-school/whs-dance-team/ #/v/Waukee-Dance-Team-Fan-Donation-2026-2027

Thank you for helping us continue to grow, compete, and represent our community with pride!

We’re excited to welcome Abigail Hochstetler as our new Varsity Assistant Dance Coach!

Abby grew up dancing since the age of three at Brekke Dance Center, and continued her dance career at the University of Iowa where she was a four-year member of the Iowa Dance Team. She brings experience in both coaching and teaching studio dance, along with a genuine passion for helping dancers grow.

She is so excited to continue coaching, and we’re thrilled to have her join our team! Welcome to the team Abby! 💜