Belle Plaine Explosion Dance Team News

05/06/2026

Interested in learning more about the Belle Plaine Dance Team? Please fill out the interest form in our bio if you will be heading into grades 7-12 next year! We will keep you updated with information about summer training, winter season and much more! We look forward to hearing from you!❤️

05/04/2026

JOIN OUR TEAM❤️🤍

We are looking for dedicated coaches who are passionate about dance and want to be apart of something far more than just a team!

Link in bio to apply!

03/17/2026

We had so much fun watching our four All State dancers before Saturday’s blizzard ✨❄️

Every year, we are reminded just how talented our State is. We could not be more proud to have our dancers selected amongst the best in the state!! They represented Belle Plaine beautifully! Way to go ladies!

Kendall Malin - AA Jazz
Brooklynne Miller - AA Jazz
Tessa Menke - AA Kick
Keira Skluzacek - AA Kick

03/09/2026

Today we wrapped up the 25/26 season and got to celebrate our outstanding athletes and their accomplishments!! We are so, so, so PROUD!! ❤️🖤❤️🖤❤️🖤

Congrats to our award recipients!
Team Awards:
110% - Harlow
Ray of Sunshine - Keira
Best Facial Expressions - Noelle
Best Hype Girl - Natalia
Most Supportive Teammate - Olivia J
Kindest Heart - Emma
Best Team Spirit - Kendall O

Coaches Awards:
Explosion - Kendall M
MVD - Kendra
Rookie of the Year - Macy
Standout Leadership - Mandilyn
Rising Star - Kyah

MADT Awards:
Silver Team Academic Award
Senior Academic Award - Kendall M
Senior Academic Award - Sophie
Senior Academic Award - Keira
Senior Academic Award - Kendra
All State Kick - Tessa
All State Kick - Keira
All State Jazz - Brooklynne
All State Jazz - Kendall M

We welcomed our newest members to the Alumni group. This group of young women are truly so remarkable! They leave behind a legacy that will last for generations and have changed our program for the better! Thank you for your countless hours of dedication to our program!! We love you!!!! BPDT4EVER!! ❤️

02/28/2026

🐰Easter is right around the corner, who's ready!?🐣🌷

❤️🤍🖤Belle Plaine Dance Team is doing a Easter Egg fundraiser for the kiddos! See details below. Space is limited, so sign up fast! You can sign up by filling out the Google form below⬇️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQDIStxn2Dvrp4O8dmnuca_k5slQHHU35OO4B-yMtGsDMfKw/viewform?usp=header

02/08/2026

And with that, the 2026 season comes to an end….

We could not be more PROUD of our performances today. We finished 5th in Jazz and 6th in Kick!!! Our goals today were to walk off that floor with our heads held high, knowing we gave everything we had, and to leave it all out there. To say that we accomplished that, is an understatement in its own; We CRUSHED our performances today!!! There were many happy tears, lots of hugs, and so so sooo much love!!

We are so proud of our athletes!! Thank you for trusting the process, giving us everything you have, and believing in this team and program!! The 2025-2026 season is definitely one that won’t be forgotten!!

02/07/2026

✨ Sections Day is Tomorrow! ✨

As our dancers take the floor tomorrow, we want to send a huge THANK YOU to our amazing sponsors. Your support throughout this season has meant everything to our dancers—helping them train, grow, and perform with confidence.

Because of you, these athletes get to chase their goals, represent our school with pride, and shine on the biggest stages. We are so grateful for your generosity and belief in our program.

Thank you for standing behind our dancers this year—we couldn’t do this without you! ❤️🖤🤍

⭐️ PLATINUM⭐️
Chard Grading and Excavation LLC
Tweet Pediatric Dental
Vera's Family Exteriors
Top Gun Mortgage Advisors
Ace Building Design
Excelsior appliance
Pankonin Financial Group
Sparetime
Kwiktrip
Silhouettes Embroidery and Screen Printing

⭐️ GOLD ⭐️
State Farm-Brett Holbrook
Alt Well Repair Inc.
Johans Sports Bar and Grill
El loro
Baumgard Rose and associates
Canopy Group

⭐️ SILVER ⭐️
Belle Plaine Family Dental
S and S Machine
Spectrum Autobody
Kieker Law
Great clips
Prairie Bar and Grill
Behnke Auto Center
OBrien Builders

02/07/2026

02/06/2026

TOGETHER AS ONE!

02/05/2026

Continuing our countdown to sections with another ✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨ Lastly, we have Kendra

She may be small, but she certainly is mighty! There is so much fight, passion, strength, and power behind everything she does. She is the definition of a great leader!! She leads our team by example and leaves everything she has at each practice and competition. Kendra, what an honor it has been to coach you. Your determination and grit goes above and beyond and your growth is just a testament to your hard work. From your passionate performances to your incredible skills, you are truly so captivating to watch. You will be leaving a huge void in our team, but just know that your legacy will continue for many years to come. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see you continue to conquer your dreams! We love you ❤️

Here’s what a few of her teammates had to say:

“Kendra is always there for people and trying her absolute best at practice. She makes everyone feel included and comfortable. I’m so happy I got to spend my first year on the dance team with her.” ~Emily W

“Dear Kendra, I’m so incredibly proud of you! You always dance with a passion and I love that. I have so many memories with you but some of my favorites were riding with you on the way to fall dance, and cheering each other on at competitions. The love and commitment you have put into this team is so admirable. I hope you always will remember this team and our memories!” ~Emma

BPDT loves you 🫶🏼

02/05/2026

Continuing our countdown to sections with another ✨SENIOR SPOTLIGHT✨ Next up, Tessa

The past 6 years have been so fun with Tessa! We have had the honor of watching her come out of her shell and turn into the silly, confident, and talented young lady she is today. She puts in the work and never gives up until she achieves her goals. Tessa, watching you blossom into the amazing young leader you are today, has been so inspiring. You handle all situations with the highest dignity and strength, and embody what it means to be an explosion dancer! We can’t wait to see all you accomplish in your future! We love you ❤️

Here’s what a few of her teammates had to say:

“Tessa is one of those dancers where when you start watching her perform you can’t take your eyes off of her. She brings energy and always has amazing technique. She is also one of those seniors that all of us hope to be someday, she is kind, encouraging and she also knows when to lock in and when to mess around. All of us are going to miss her presence on this team and it just won’t be the same without her there.” ~Kendall O

“Tessa, I don’t even know where to start. All I can say is it’s been a true blessing to be your teammate throughout the years. The joy, laughter, confidence, positivity and so much more you brought to the team makes this even harder to watch you leave. You have been a true inspiration to me and
I’m sure many others. I will never forget your jokes and your silly little dance moves that made me laugh until I can’t breathe. It has been so inspiring watching you grow as a person and a dancer. Watching you never give up on the team and yourself has given me Inspiration to not give up either. Just seeing you dance so effortlessly is truly amazing. You’ve never given up and to me I will never forget that. I will never forget the leadership that you’ve brought to the team and how you helped us become stronger and make our family stronger. It’s been amazing to have you as a teammate and I will miss you so much next year. Keep shining bright Tessa!” ~Lilly

BPDT loves you 🫶🏼