Dance
Program Director:
Jill Lamey ’98, setondance@gmail.com
Varsity Coaches:
Cortland Anderson, Head Coach
Paige Dixon
Blair Durbin ’18
JV Coaches:
Jodie Finke Kitchell ’08
Abby Hoeweler ’19
35th Annual Seton Dance Invitational
January 9, 2027
Early Bird Registration pricing available NOW until October 15!
Competition Documents
6:00–8:00 PM
Click on each to download and print if needed.
- General Information Packet
- Dancer Medical & Media Release form
- Rules & Score Sheet Sample
- Gym & Auditorium Layout
- Competition Judges Bios - COMING SOON!
Click here to download.
All coaching decisions are final.
Bengals Blocks Fundraiser
Winners are based off the final score for each Bengals game during the NFL 18 week (17 game) regular season schedule.
Weekly winners should look for an email from setondance@gmail.com to make arrangements for their $100/ea. payout.
Good Luck and WHO DEY!
2026-2027 Dance Coaches and Staff
Varsity
Monday, April 27
6:00–8:00 PM
- Cortland Anderson
- Paige Dixon
- Blair Durbin
JV
Wednesday, April 29
6:00–8:00 PM
- Jodie Kitchell
- Abby Hoeweler
Junior High
- Emily Flowers
- Emma Camardo
- Ellie Hoeweler
Youth
- Sarah Keiser
- Cassidy Hornback
- Charlotte Sunderman
Youth Prep
- Jenna Yee
Twinkle Director
- Stephanie Edwards
Program Director
- Jill Lamey
Varsity & JV Dance Team Tryouts
For students entering 9th–12th grades in the 2026-27 school year
Dance experience is required to try out.
Tryout Schedule
All events take place in Seton’s MPR or Gym.
Intro & Choreography Night
Tuesday, April 7
6:00–8:00 PM
- Meet the coaches
- Learn 2026-2027 choreography/combo
Required for dancers NOT on Varsity last season
Learn Tryout Combos
Wednesday, April 8
6:00–9:00 PM
- Pom, Jazz & Hip Hop
Finish Combos & Review Elements
Thursday, April 9
6:00–8:00 PM
- Wrap up choreography
- Review required elements
*The list of dance elements can be found in our handbook and will also be reviewed at open dance classes.
Formal Tryouts
Saturday, April 11
9:00 AM until finished
- Perform in front of the Seton Varsity & JV Dance Coaching Staff
- Dancers will have individual meetings and be informed of tryout results
All coaches decisions are final.
Varsity & JV Participation Requirements
All dancers must:
- Be officially registered at Seton High School
- Submit the following:
- 3rd Quarter Report Card (grades are part of tryout evaluation)
Final Forms Clearance Required
Varsity & JV Dancers must be fully cleared in Seton Final Forms with green status before tryouts. This includes:
- Emergency Contact Form
- OHSAA Physical
- Lindsay’s Law
- Concussion Form
- TriHealth ImPACT Testing
Junior High Dance Team Tryouts
For students entering 6th-8th grades in the 2026-27 school year
Dance experience is recommended to try out.
Tryout Schedule
All events take place in Seton’s MPR or Dance Studio
Learn Tryout Combos
Monday, April 20
6:00–8:30 PM
- Pom & Jazz
Required for dancers NOT on Varsity last season
Review combos and required elements*
Wednesday, April 22
6:00–8:30 PM
- Pom, Jazz & Hip Hop
Required elements listed in the handbook and reviewed during open dance classes
Formal Tryouts
Friday, April 24
5:30-9:00 PM
- Dancers perform in front of Seton Dance coaching staff
*The list of dance elements can be found in our handbook and will also be reviewed at open dance classes.
All coaches decisions are final.
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