Meet The Dance Team

By: Rhea Bhooshanam

The dance team at the homecoming football game! (Photo Credit: Christina Sable)

You will want to stay in your seat when the half-time show begins—that’s when the Monroe Township High School dance team shines. Their performances light up the stands with their amazing energy and bright smiles. They get the crowd going with their sideline dances and put on an exceptional show during half-time. 

The dance team practice starts in the summer. Dance captains Ella Kochinski, Ava Mattielli, and Natalie Daly collaborate to choreograph the half-time dances with elements from jazz and hip-hop. The team learns their half-time, sideline dances, and practices the dance routines during the summer. The captains ensure that the practices are going smoothly and help the team put their best foot forward. 

This group of talented dancers is led by Ms. Cobb. Reflecting on her past years, she said, “My first year as head coach was definitely a learning curve! This team has made my job so much easier, from being not only phenomenal dancers, but such helpful and supportive young adults. I am grateful and amazed by how much this team grows together and individually.” A message she has for the dance team is, “Keep working hard and giving your all! Leave everything you have on the dance floor!” 

The dance team had exciting performances at the pep rally and four football games. At each football game they had different dances to perform. Their hard work, passion, and skill was evident in these performances. If you didn’t see the dance team in action, don’t worry! They have more performances coming during basketball season that will amaze you!