The Royelles are Statebound in both Jazz & Kick
The Hopkins Royelles Dance Team (HRDT) has made program history by qualifying for the State Dance Team Tournament in both Jazz and Kick. The last time HRDT represented Hopkins on the State floor was 2013 with their 4th place "Live and Let Die" jazz routine. The year prior, HRDT went to state with their kick routine placing 10th. This will be the very first time since Dance Team joined the MN State High School League in 1997 that HRDT will compete in both jazz and kick at State!
Although HRDT has represented Hopkins at State 8 times for Jazz (with 1st place wins in 1997, 1999, and 2001), Hopkins has only advanced to state in Kick one time, in 2012, with a 10th place finish. Hopkins will return to the State floor in jazz for the first time in 11 years and in Kick for the first time in 12 years.
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Please join us as we celebrate this record-breaking year in HRDT history!
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2024 MN State
Dance Team Competition
Target Center
Jazz: Friday, Feb. 16
Kick: Saturday, Feb. 17
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See below for send-off and competition details.
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HRDT Alumni, Family and Friends State Reception
Saturday, Feb. 17
Immediately following Kick Finalist Announcements
Approx. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
700 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Everyone is welcome, RSVPs required
Light appetizers provided by HRDT Boosters
Full menu available for purchase
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Go Royelles!!
Tickets
HRDT State Weekend Details
Hopkins is AAA. Make sure to follow the AAA portions of the schedule and sit on the AAA side to view the competition. Your ticket for prelims will also be valid for finals. Only finalists get reserved seating at finals. Your reserved ticket for prelims will become general admission if Hopkins doesn't make finals.
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Wednesday, Feb. 14
Thursday, Feb. 15
Friday, Feb. 16
Friday, Feb. 16
Saturday, Feb. 17
Saturday, Feb. 17
Saturday, Feb. 17
HRDT State Send-off Performance
5:30 p.m. Hopkins High School Old Gym
Everyone is welcome!
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Cheer on the dancers as they board the bus for downtown
3:30 p.m. HHS
Jazz Competition Prelims (Target Center)
Michael Jackson Theme: Wear your BLACK Jazz State T-shirt (if you ordered one). Otherwise, wear BLACK (or blue if you don't have black) Hopkins gear. Black fedoras, a white/silver glove and aviator sunglasses are also fun options for your MJ look.
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Purchase Michael Jackson Gloves (women's size)
Purchase Michael Jackson Gloves (small kid's size - under 10)
Check amazon for other glove options
Check amazon for black fedora options
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10:50 a.m. Doors Open to Public
11:20 a.m. Welcome/National Anthem and Introduction of Judges 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Qualifying Competition for Class A
1:15 p.m. Class A Finalists Announced
1:50 p.m. Welcome/Class AA/AA Handshake
2:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Qualifying Competition for Class AA & AAA
2:03 p.m. - Hopkins Competes
4:15 p.m. Class AA Finalists Announced
4:30 p.m. Class AAA Finalists Announced
Jazz Competition Finals (Target Center)
5:25 p.m. Welcome
5:30 p.m. Finals Class A and Award Presentations
7:15 p.m. Finals Class AA & AAA and Award Presentations
Kick Competition Prelims (Target Center)
Eminem/Lose Yourself Theme: Wear BLUE HRDT gear or Mom's Spaghetti shirt/sweatshirt. A blue or Hopkins ball cap or beanie will complete your Eminem look!
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Purchase Mom's Spaghetti T-shirt (make sure to order Royal Blue)
Purchase Mom's Spaghetti Sweatshirt (make sure to order Royal Blue)
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10:50 a.m. Doors Open to Public
11:20 a.m. Welcome/National Anthem and Introduction of Judges 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Qualifying Competition for Class A
1:15 p.m. Class A Finalists Announced
1:50 p.m. Welcome/Class AA/AA Handshake
2:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Qualifying Competition for Class AA & AAA
2:28 p.m. - Hopkins Competes
4:15 p.m. Class AA Finalists Announced
4:30 p.m. Class AAA Finalists Announced
HRDT Alumni, Family, and Friends Reception
Immediately following Kick Finalist Announcements
Approx. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
700 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Everyone is welcome, RSVPs required
Light appetizers provided by HRDT Boosters
Full menu available for purchase
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Kick Competition Finals (Target Center)
5:25 p.m. Welcome
5:30 p.m. Finals Class A and Award Presentations
7:15 p.m. Finals Class AA & AAA and Award Presentations