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 for the 2nd year in a row! Last year was our first time bringing both dances to state and we've done it again!
Please join us as we celebrate another record-breaking year in HRDT history!
2025 MN State
Dance Team Competition
Target Center
Jazz: Friday, Feb. 14
Kick: Saturday, Feb. 15
HRDT Alumni, Family, and Friends
State Reception
Saturday, Feb. 15
Immediately following Kick Finalist Announcements
Approx. 5:00-7:00 p.m.
700 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Everyone is welcome, RSVPs required
Light appetizers provided by HRDT Boosters
Full menu available for purchase
Go Royelles!!
General Admission 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.
Wednesday, Feb. 12
Thursday, Feb. 13
Friday, Feb. 14
Friday, Feb. 14
Saturday, Feb. 15
Saturday, Feb. 15
Saturday, Feb. 15
HRDT State Send-off Performance 5:45 p.m.
Hopkins High School, Old Gym
Everyone is welcome!
Cheer on the dancers as they board the bus for downtown, 3:45 p.m., HHS, Door F (dance studio entrance)
Jazz Competition Prelims (Target Center)
What to wear: Black State T-Shirt
Other options:
Hopkins Gear
Black Stuff
Lacy things
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
3:16 p.m. Hopkins Dances
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)
What to wear:
HRDT Tracksuit or Royal Blue
Blue Crown Baseball Hat
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
2:52 p.m. Hopkins Dances
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
Everyone is welcome, RSVPs required
Light appetizers provided by HRDT Boosters
Full menu available for purchase
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