So…there’s no way this fits the rules of Jounarlism 101. No corporate communications playbook. This is hearts-on-our-sleeves coverage.
Coverage that recognizes achievement and celebrates growth.
Written with soul and sincerity. Authentic voices—of a vendor, a stakeholder, a fan and supporter—of former participants—of people who wore the uniform, who crafted and executed the routines—of you, the Illinois Dance Community.
this is hearts-on-our-sleeves coverage
Telling your stories and highlighting your team and its performances is a joy and an honor.
Beyond results, we narrate and document your experiences. Not just during those high stakes moments at competitions, but year-round: the sidelines, the practices, springs, summers, and falls.
Ongoing and fresh! The latest adds to our vibrant Illinois dance community coverage–feature stories, featured teams, events, news, and competitions.
You’ll also find feature stories about technique, events, and topics that’ll resonate with anyone in the dance team world.
Each upcoming competition gets its own page here on the website! Besides general fan tips on making the most of that day’s experience in the bleachers, we scroll through the day’s schedule and offer up insights on what to expect from teams as they jockey for position throughout competition season.
Come back to a competition’s individual page to see highlight pictures and actual placements and results! It’s an amazing tool for teams, fans, and a great way to document the season.
Our blog shares the stories of athletes and coaches as they navigate the year-round journey of being a dance teams.
Interviews with coaches and dancers from across Illinois, technique and coaching tips, Top 8 lists, and dance team stories! Available here and on Spotify.