
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
Join the HRDT Superfan Tracksuit Crew

Purchase a royal blue tracksuit (options linked below, but there is no requirement). Click here to message Kara and she will prep your vinyl lettering and set up a time to add it to your jacket for $5.
If you don't have amazon prime, feel free to message Karla at 612-237-8781 and she'll order for you.
Ladies velour option 1 (sizes XL and up) $33
Ladies velour option 2 (sizes S, M & L) $39.99 (Color is slightly different)
Mens option (sizes L and up) $43
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
Superfan HOTEL INFO
It is not necessary to stay downtown, but join us if you are able. HRDT parent, Brendan Mangan (Hadley) is the GM for the Westin Downtown and has offered us a great rate. The Westin is a 7 min. walk from the Target Center.
Book by Tues. Feb. 11 for the group rate.
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$89/night - Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday
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Parking is $35/day
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
Hopkins High School, Exact Location and Time TBD
Everyone is welcome!
Cheer on the dancers as they board the bus for downtown, afternoon - exact time TBD, HHS
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
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: More info to come
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
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