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The Dakota Valley Dance Team was crowned champions at the 2024 Class A state competition in Rapid City on October 25, 2024. Back row from left: Coach Carey Baczwaski, Adalie Major, Cadence Irwin, Elizabeth Avery, Alex Nelson, Gracie Hamilton, Zahria DeBeer, Suri Uhl, Ashley Jelken, Christine Daniels, Lily Sorenson, Isabella Burhoop, Kyla Bacan, Thea Akre, and Assistant Coach Gabrielle Jansen. Front row friom left: Sofia Carrigan, Payton Bernard, Sammie Pollema, Ava Merchant, Bridget Saltzman, Marissa Loe, J
The Dakota Valley Dance Team secured their status at the top of Class A as they were crowned state champions for the 15th consecutive year on October 26, 2024. It was to no one’s surprise, as the Panthers went into state with multiple first place finishes during the regular season. These top marks were received while dancing against competition from not only Class A, but the much larger Class AA…
