The Sartell Sabre Dance Team hosted their annual fundraiser showcase on November 16th, with show times at 11 am and 4 pm, located at Sartell High School.

The team had five performances for each show, consisting of B-squad jazz, JV jazz, Varsity jazz, JV kick, and Varsity kick. The 4 pm show also had a senior walk-through to highlight the 12 Sartell seniors. Many local high school teams and studios had performances as well, having in total around 35 dances per show.

Q&A with members of the team!

Q: What are you most looking forward to this season?

A: “I am excited to see how we place this season. I feel that the team is very dedicated this season, and that makes me excited for what the future holds!” – SSDT senior, Maggie Omann.

Q: What is your favorite competition to attend?

A: “CLC #1 is my favorite because we get to see everyone compete for the first time.” – SSDT sophomore, Paisley Anderson.

A: “State is my favorite because it is super fun to see us keep growing our bonds with each other, and it is fun to see us accomplish our goals that we have been working on the entire season.” – SSDT sophomore, Morgan Winters.

Q: What dance were you most nervous to premiere?

A: “Kick, because I was nervous to miss a kick or mess up.” – SSDT freshman, Elli Larcom

Q: Who is an upperclassman you look up to?

A: “Lola (12th grade) because of her positive attitude and her turn technique, and Ellie (12th grade) because of her quality of movement and the way she presents herself as a person!” – SSDT freshman, Cadie Cone.

A: “I look up to a lot of the upperclassmen, but the ones who come to mind are Mia Larcom (11th grade), Lola Sens (12th grade), Maddie Winters (12th grade), Brinkley Zabel (12th grade), Riley Quinn (11th grade), and Ellie Arduser (12th grade).” – SSDT 8th grader, Liv Daku.

Q: What is your competition day ritual?

A:  “I crack open a Bubbl’r at midnight, take one sip and then go to bed, then the next morning I wake up and drink the rest of the Bubbl’r. As I am drinking my Bubbl’r, I get ready in my light purple robe, and I watch YouTube.” – SSDT junior, Mia Larcom.

A: “Every comp day I get a bacon, egg, and cheddar bagel from Caribou, otherwise I will not do well in my opinion.” – SSDT junior, Jillian Lee.

Q: Who is an underclassman you are proud of? 

A: “My sister, Morgan (10th grade), because her confidence has grown compared to last year, and Grace (8th grade), because being on varsity your rookie year is difficult, and she is doing a good job.” – SSDT senior, Maddie Winters.

The Sabre dancers were more than thrilled to show off their new routines. They have been preparing for the competition season since summer, and they are excited for their first competition/conference meet on November 22nd at Sartell High School. Doors will open at 6pm, and the competition will start at 7pm!

Make sure to come support the Sabres at their first home Conference Meet on November 22nd at 7pm!