Dance Team

The Richfield Tapaires Dance Team is comprised of a Fall Performance Team and a Winter Competitive Team. The Winter Competitive Team competes in the Tri Metro Conference and Sectionals 1AA.

All levels and abilities are welcome - we have multiple levels of teams to welcome athletes who have never danced before and as well as athletes with prior experience alike! Richfield Tapaires Dance Team is open to athletes in grades 7-12.

Tryout schedule:

Winter Competitive Dance Team Tryouts: Season begins in October and ends in February. Tryouts occur typically twice each year - (1) in the Spring (April - May) and (2) the first week of the season in October.
Fall Performance Dance Team Tryouts: Season begins in August and ends in October. Tryouts occur typically twice each year - (1) in the Spring, in tandem with Winter tryouts and (2) the first week of the season in August

About our teams:

Winter Competitive Dance Team consists of two styles of dance (high kick and jazz) at both the Varsity and JV levels.
- Jazz consists of a group dance with a duration of two and a half to three minutes in length where dancers perform turns, leaps, kicks and other skills in a choreographed routine.
- High kick consists of a group dance with a duration of two and a half to three minutes in length where dancers perform above waist high kicks in a choreographed routine.
Fall Performance Dance Team consists of a non-competitive dance experience that fosters pride and support for Richfield High School, the Richfield district and the Richfield community. The Fall Performance Team engages in community events from parades to various high school sporting events by performing choreographed routines in front of community spectators. The Fall Performance Team style is a mix of jazz, high kick, hip hop, and pom with athletes using poms during their routines.

Dance team is a tight-knit group of athletes who at the end of the season, become a second family. Dancers will be challenged at dance team, and grow incredible amounts as an individual athlete in terms of abilities but also develop skills of working in a team. In dance team we set personal and team goals and celebrate our wins. We support each other and have fun along the way!

State appearances: 1992, 2018 and 2019

Conference champs: Tri Metro Jazz 2019, Tri Metro Kick 2019 and Overall Tri Mero Conference Champs 2019

Team Details

Practices & Schedule

Practices:

Practices are usually 3-4 days a week resulting in about 5 hours of practice a week for one team.
Many of our athletes join both our High Kick and Jazz teams, which results in 8-10 hours of practice a week.

Competitions:

The conference competition begins in December and continues through mid-January with one week every two weeks.
Following Winter Break, there are invitationals on Saturdays where both High Kick and Jazz compete.
The first week in February is the Sections tournament for the Varsity level High Kick and the Varsity level Jazz teams.
The State competition follows the Sections tournament in February.

Equipment & Uniforms

Additional Information

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My goal is to inspire athletes through dance and to help develop youth and young adults. Arianna Stotz, Head Coach

Competition Head Coach

EMILY SHAW

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Registration Information

Before you participate in any practice, tryout or competition, you will need to complete the online registration process.

Step One: A sports-qualifying physical must be on file in our office before you can register online. Sports-qualifying physicals are good for three years.

Step Two: Complete the MSHSL forms in the online registration system.

Step Three: Once the sports-qualifying physical in on file and the MSHSL forms are completed in the online system, you can register for athletics.

Payment: If you are going to pay in cash or do a partial payment in the athletic office, please complete the online registration paperwork. Once your online registration is complete, bring your payment to the Athletic and Competitive Activities Office located at Richfield High School or to the Student Services Office at Richfield Middle School.

Need help? Watch this tutorial on how to complete the online registration process.

Registration Fees

Registration fees are due at the time of registration. If you are unable to pay the full amount, contact the Athletic and Competitive Activities Office for payment plan options. As a reminder, you will need to pay past due payment plan fees or make a minimum payment and submit a payment plan to participate.

If you are going to pay in cash or do a partial payment in the Athletic and Competitive Activities Office (located in Richfield High School), please complete the MSHSL forms, Registration Form and Emergency Card in the online system and process that portion of the registration prior to coming to the Athletic and Competitive Activities Office.

PDF of 2022-23 Athletics Fees

Athletic Scholarships and Financial Options

We never want finances to be a reason why a student does not participate in a co-curricular opportunity! There are several options available to help.

Payment Plans: Families can pay a minimum of $25 at registration and then pay the remaining balance during the season.
Reduced Fees: Students who receive educational benefits through the Minnesota Department of Education qualify for an automatic deduction in their registration fees.
- Students who qualify for reduced educational benefits receive a 25% deduction (discount) in fees.
- Students who qualify for free educational benefits receive a 50% deduction in fees.
- If you have not applied yet, we encourage all families to apply. You can apply for educational benefits here.
Scholarships: Families who cannot pay their registration fee in full may request a reduced fee for economic hardship. All requests are reviewed by the Activities Office and additional documentation may be requested. Please email athletics@rpsmn.org so we can create a plan that works for your family.

Sports-Qualifying Physical

If you need a sports-qualifying physical, it is best to have your primary healthcare provider complete the exam because they are most aware of your health history. A second option is to go to your family’s health clinic. If you do not have a primary care physician or a family clinic, a third option is the Richfield Health Resource Center (RHRC) in Richfield High School.

RHRC is open Wednesdays from 1-5 p.m. As a reminder, the RHRC provides care on a first-come, first-served basis and the beginning of each athletic season is a very busy time. Once the RHRC reaches patient capacity for an afternoon, patients are turned away. It is recommended that students get their sports-qualifying physical done before it is needed for Richfield athletics.

Download the Sports Qualifying Physical form before your appointment. (Spanish)
It is important to complete page two of the form before attending your appointment, including a parent/guardian signature.
After your physical, it is your responsibility to bring a copy of the form to the Athletic and Competitive Activities Office. You can send it to athletics@rpsmn.org, fax it to 612-798-6129, or bring it to the Athletic and Competitive Activities Office at Richfield High School or the Student Services Office at Richfield Middle School.

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