Dance/Poms

Head Varsity Coach: Julia Tilley
Email: jstasiewicz@whitnall.com 

Background: Whitnall alum, UWM Panther Dance Team member, UDA Staff alum, and current 4th-year varsity coach with 6 years of coaching experience. Julia brings competitive success and a deep passion for developing student-athletes.

Assistant Varsity Coach: Kaitlyn Plautz 

Background: Former Whitnall Varsity Dance Team member, and UW–Madison Hypnotiq Hip-Hop Team dancer. Her coaching approach focuses on building confident, resilient athletes while creating a positive and supportive space for dancers to grow both personally and competitively.

About our WHS Dance Program

The Whitnall Varsity Dance Program offers two exciting teams: the Game Day Team and the Competition Team. Both teams that focus on leadership, school spirit, teamwork, and athleticism, providing dancers with opportunities to grow, perform, and compete at high levels.

Game Day Team:

The Game Day Team brings school spirit to life by performing at football, basketball, and soccer games, pep rallies, and Homecoming events. This team focuses on high-energy performances and crowd interaction, creating unforgettable experiences for both dancers and fans.

Key Events:

• UDA Dance Camp: July 7-10, 2025
• Friends & Family Picnic and Showcase: A fall event to celebrate the team’s summer accomplishments.
• Homecoming Week: Pep Rally, Parade, and Varsity Football Game Halftime Performance 
• Football, Basketball & Soccer Game performances
• Fundraising and Volunteering Events: Car Washes, Brat Sales, Concessions, SuperFan Shirt Sales, Holiday Performance at Local Nursing Home, and more!

Competition Team:

The Competition Team competes in Pom, Jazz, and Hip-Hop, with a focus on technique, conditioning, and performance excellence. Dancers on this team train year-round to compete at local, regional, and national competitions.

Key Events:

• 11/1/2025 Franklin Invitational
• 12/6/2025 Ashwaubenon Invitational
• 12/13/2025 Watertown Spirit Invitational
• 1/10/2026 New Berlin West Invitational
• 1/24/2026 WACPC Regionals
• 2/6-2/7/2026 WACPC State Championships
• Nationals: Dates TBD