Dance / Drill Team

The 9th - 10th grade drill team program is designed to provide an introductory experience in drill team that encourages participation by interested students. Students gain membership through a try-out procedure held during the spring of the previous school year. Students will have the opportunity to participate in public performances and/or competition at an intermediate level. In addition to the development of drill team dance skills, the high school drill team shall promote school spirit, good sportsmanship, encourage teamwork, develop leadership skills, and support the mission of the high school campus. The high school drill team also serves to develop skills to prepare students for participation in drill team at the senior high school level.

Interested in joining the Dance/Drill Team program? Contact: maddie.cothrun@pisd.edu

Drill Team Fundamentals: Students will learn self-discipline, self-confidence, and dedication through the art of dance, focused primarily on the precision style of drill team. Students will earn one (1) PE credit as a full year class. Students in this class will be prepared for performance opportunities and the audition process. Dance activities include activities such as dance style and technique, choreography skills, kick technique, dance history and vocabulary, body awareness and conditioning and proper stretching. Class is not required to audition for sophomore drill team but highly recommended to enroll should the student already have a strong interest in sophomore drill team. Students enrolled in Fundamentals of Drill Team will experience daily physical activity levels of moderate to high intensity. Proper dance attire is required.

McMillen Dazzlers Drill Team: The McMillen Dazzlers drill team is made up of 9th and 10th graders who provide dance entertainment at McMillen football games, basketball games, competition, pep rallies, and the annual Spring Show. Auditions are held for this team during the spring semester of a students’ freshmen year. Students must be enrolled at McMillen High School in order to audition. No dance/drill team experience is required but highly recommended. The team can be no larger than 55 members.