C H A T E L A I N E S
Dance Team
Cooperation - Hard Work - Accountability - Tradition - Spirit
Established in 1968
Inducted into WSDDCA Hall of Fame 2015
19 State Championships in the past 18 years; including 1 academic
2019 4A Show and Kick State Champions
2021-2022 OFFICERS
Co-Captains: Kayla and Mei
1st Lieutenants: Hailey and Grayson
Congratulations to the 2020-2021 Chatelaines!
Team Tryouts 2021-22: June 14-17, 2021. More info to come.
All Videos
Jazz-LosingGame2020Feb
3/19/21 1st 2020-21 team performance
Sweet Shoppe 2019 State
80s Kick Routine - 2019 State
TRYOUTS
Kentridge dance team auditions are held in the spring. The dance team is a great opportunity to connect with your school, build lifelong friendships, improve your dance ability, perform to show off your hard work, and compete to represent Kentridge High School. Tryouts are typically held once a year in May--Don't miss out on this great opportunity! More info below.
When & Where
When are tryouts?
Tryouts (in-person), for the 2021-22 team are June 14-17, 2021 (tentative). Mandatory parent/dancer meeting June 8th at 6:00pm via Zoom.
21-22 Tryouts:
Tryout schedule (see details under Audition Overview)
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June 14-17th
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Audition Application due June 8th
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All tryout info distributed via tryout Band (app or website)
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Application: https://forms.gle/xgu2ENPBfNDJkBKb6
Tryouts in-person, 5:30-8:30pm @ Kentridge Main Gym. (Dependent on district protocol.)
Kentridge High School
12430 SE 208th St.
Kent, WA 98031
Forms Due
Dancers interested in auditioning should join tryout Band. For link - please input contact information here: https://forms.gle/bAxtoKyGQFcETARDA
Then complete the following below. Family ID link (will be open June 1-June 14, 2021), Application form, and have two teachers fill out the Teacher Recommendation Form before the deadline you'll be given. This MUST be completed in order to tryout. Thank you!
Note: valid sports physical is required for in-person participation. Please plan ahead and have it complete before June 8th. Sports physicals are good for two years.
Applicants should download, print, fill out and bring the Chatelaine Parent Booster Club Agreement below to Tryouts in June. Thank you!
Dance Camps
Audition Overview
Kentridge Chatelaines Dance Team Tryouts
Tentative information for 2021-2022 Season:
Monday June 14th: ROOKIE NIGHT - Introduction to Chatelaines; Technique; Learn Short Combo.
*Possible first cut
Tuesday June 15th: Tryouts - Set Audition Groups; Technique; Learn Combo(s); Q&A
Wednesday June 16th: Tryouts - Combo(s); Cleaning/Feedback; Q&A
Thursday June 17th: Final Tryout Performance
Friday June 18th: Numbers posted and emailed
Tryout Scores
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Teacher Evaluations: 2 @ 30points = 60points
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Paperwork, Effort, Attitude, Punctuality: 1 @ 40points = 40points
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Kick/Pom Combo: 3 @ 50points = 150points
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Jazz Combo: 3 @ 50points = 150points
Total = 400points
All routines will be evaluated on:
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Memory
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Showmanship
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Technique
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Execution
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Style
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Overall Impression.
Helpful tips:
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Participate in tryout Band as much as you can - post, comment, complete conditioning/technique offered
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Be on time; turn things in on time!
- Communicate with us about injuries/conflicts, etc. Always go full out (space permitting)
- Smile, have fun, and keep a positive attitude
- Ask questions if you have them!
"Never hope for it more than you work for it"
What to wear:
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Come performance ready every day - appropriate dance attire, hair (completely pulled back from your face), and makeup.
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Ensure you appropriately wear a mask at all times on KSD school grounds.
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Choose shoes appropriate for your dance surface.
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No jewelry - get in the habit of removing ALL jewelry when you dance (practice included - WIAA rule).
We do not have a set number for our team. Members will be chosen based on where the break in scores lies.
All camps are optional, but attending at least 1 camp is highly recommended. Info is subject to change due to COVID-19. Click the following links to check out possible online training and classes.
Chatelaines Yearly Performances and Other Events
Summer (June-August)
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Summer Meeting
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Texas Officer Camp
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Carwash
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Tribe 99^
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Thunderbird Camp^
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Elite Camp^
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Allegro Camp^
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Conditioning/Team Building
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KR Summer Camp Kick-off
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KR Summer Camp & Parent Show
Fall (September-November)
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Home Football Games
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Fall Sports Assembly
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Junior Clinic Fundraiser
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Fall/Winter Show Fundraiser
^=Optional
Winter (December-March)
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Wreath Fundraiser
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Winter Sports Assembly
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Home Boys Basketball Games
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Home Girls Basketball Games
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Kentridge Kick It Up Competition Fundraiser
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Saturday Practices
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Dance Competitions
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Junior Clinic Fundraiser
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Spring Sports Assembly
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Districts
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Washington State Dance Team Competition (Yakima, WA)
Spring (April-May)
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Disneyland or other trip every other year
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Dance Team Banquet
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Officer Tryouts
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Team Tryouts
COACHES
Our goal as coaching staff is to foster growth of well-rounded, confident, student athletes who act with integrity and accountability in all they do.
We pride ourselves in teamwork, responsibility, dedication and a competitive spirit.
Assistant Coach
Kayla Treat
Head Coach
Emily Egee
Grace Cepeda
Assistant Coach
THANK YOU to former Head Coach Staci Mattson,
Assistant Coaches Joelle Atkins and Madi Gingerich, Advisor Tami Printz, and Choreographer Ashley Naset for their many years of service and for developing the tradition of dance excellence at Kentridge.