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.
Background: World Champion in Pom, Bronze Medalist in Hip-Hop, and seasoned choreographer. Rachel joined the Whitnall coaching staff in 2022 and brings experience from top Wisconsin studios and UWM’s Panther Dance Team.
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 Little Chute Invitational
1/3/2026 Badgerette State or New Berlin West Invitational
🩺 TURN-IN a current completed and signed medical eligibility exam form signed by a doctor and parent. This needs to be uploaded during online registration in order to start practices.
📅 Please be sure to attend our Varsity Tryout Clinic: May 27th & 28th, 2025 and our Final Tryout: May 29th-31st, 2025
💵 PAY Athletic fee in Infinite Campus prior to participation ($100 per sport / $150 for football).
Dance is a three season sport that our team commits to. Meaning we have tryouts at the end of May, we start practices mid June and our season ends in the beginning of March. Our off season is during Spring and we do not require any off season workouts or/and open gyms.If you are interested in our workout plan that the team follows please contact whsdanceteam@whitnall.com.