Sprague High School
Dance Team
Courtesy of Victoria Jablonski, 2024
Dance Team News
About
The Sprague Dance Team is the competitive dance program at Sprague High School in Salem, Oregon. Our team consists of 20+ athletes who are committed to representing the Sprague and Salem communities through competitive and school-based performances in a way that showcases confidence, pride, and spirit.
We dedicate ourselves to reach a standard of excellence in both skill and character.
Meet our coaches!
VERNITA REYNA, Head Coach
Email Coach Reyna
EMILY SALTER COOK, Assistant Coach
OLIVIA ZUERCHER, Assistant Coach
Auditions
Audition Info
Auditions take place every May for the selection of next year's team.
Auditions are open to ALL incoming or current Sprague students grades 8-11. There are no specific experience or ability requirements; we look for potential, coachability, and a passion for performance! The audition process includes three rehearsal days where dancers will learn a routine comprised of jazz, contemporary, and hip hop styles, as well as go over fundamental technique and skills. On the final day of auditions, dancers will perform in front of a small panel of judges with 2-3 other dancers. Results are usually posted the next day following the final audition.
2024-25 AUDITIONS!
ANNOUNCED!
Auditions for the 2024-25 team will occur May 13-16!
Audition practices will be held Monday-Wednesday, May 13, 14, and 15 in the aux gym from 6-7:30 (8th graders) and 7:30-9 pm (9-11th graders). This is when dancers will learn the routine presented on the audition day. The final audition day, May 16th, 6:00-8:30 (all grades) is when dancers will showcase the routine to a small panel of judges.
An informational meeting for new members to learn about our program and ask questions will take place on Thursday, April 25th from 7-8 pm in the Sprague Library. All students who intend to try out will need to fill out the audition form prior to the first day of tryouts.
Dancers should plan to wear comfortable clothing that allows movement and bring a filled water bottle.
Please email any questions about auditions or the team to Coach Vernita!
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Archives
2022-23 Season ~ Success!
We are wrapping up a very successful 2022-23 season! Our team is boasting huge successes from their competitive season including two DDCA Category Championships in the Kick and Novelty divisions and two state placements from the OSAA Dance/Drill State Championships: 2nd place 6A Kick; 3rd place 1A-6A Show.
We also celebrate several award winners from the state tournament! Congratulations to...
- Senior captain Madeline Aballay, 2023 6A All State Team
- Senior captain Gracie Heagy, 2023 OSAA Most Valuable Teammate
- 2023 OSAA MVT Honorable Mention: Senior captain Amy Charnholm
- Coach Olivia Zuercher, 2023 6A Assistant Coach of the Year
2021-22 Season
State 2022 ~ All Things Considered
Congratulations! The Olyannes finished the 2022 winter traditional season with 2nd place in the Show division at the OSAA Dance/Drill State Championships! The team hasn't earned a state placement this high since 1993! Throughout the season, our Olyannes brought home one 2nd place and three 1st place finishes. It certainly was an incredibly successful season!
We also celebrate several award winners from the state tournament. Congratulations to...
- Senior captain Olivia Opton, 2022 All State Team
- Junior captain Kayla Pobuda, 3rd place Drill Down
- Senior Ayiesha Chang, 4th place Drill Down
- Coach Emily Salter Cook, 6A Assistant Coach of the Year
Congratulations Coach Emily Salter Cook!
2022 6A Assistant Coach of the Year!
OSAA Today (Dance): Mingear, Bueno, Sword, Salter Cook honored
Fall 2021: A Champion's Voyage
The Olyannes boasted an extremely successful fall season! Not only did their hard work pull off Sprague's very first undefeated season in the Novelty division, but they also ended fall earning the team's very first championship with their "Castaways" routine at the 2021 DDCA Category Championships! The team also finished 3rd with their modern routine that had earned 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishes throughout the season. Congratulations! We are so proud!
