The Reagan Raiderettes are the varsity dance team for Reagan High School. The Raiderettes are known for their determination, respect, humble attitudes, and positive spirits. The team performs at all home and away varsity football games as well as home basketball games and other special events. The team specializes in jazz, pom, hip hop, and kick and has competed in competitions throughout the Carolinas and Nationals.

 

Raiderette alumni have gone on to be a part of numerous collegiate and professional dance teams including

 

Appalachian State University

East Carolina University

High Point University

NC State University

UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Charlotte

UNC Greensboro
Universal Dance Association Staff

Carolina Panther Top Cats

 

The Raiderettes have received many awards previous years including:

  • July 2023 - 1st place Home Routine, superior trophy, Drill Down Queen, 110% Award
  • October 2022 - Fort Mill Invitational: 1st place jazz, High Score of the Day
  • July 2022 - 1st place Home Routine, superior trophy, 110% Award
  • October 2021 - Fort Mill Invitational: 2nd place lyrical & 3rd place jazz
  • July 2021 - 1st place Home Routine, superior trophy, Drill Down Queen, 110% Award
  • July 2019 - superior trophy, Drill Down Queen, Drill Down Award, 110% Award
  • July 2018 - superior trophy, Drill Down Queen, Drill Down Award
  • July 2017 - 2nd place Home Routine, Superior Trophy, Drill Down Queen, Drill Down Award, coaches' award
  • April 2017 - Performed in Disney World
  • July 2016 - 3rd Place Jazz Routine, Large Varsity, Superior Trophy, Bid To Nationals
  • November 2015 - 1st Place Jazz Routine, Large Varsity
  • July 2015 - 2nd Place Home Routine, Superior Trophy, Bid to Nationals
  • February 2015 - Semi Finalist; Top 20 in the Nation for Large Varsity Jazz

 

Reagan's dance team is a yearlong commitment that include summer practices and camp. Dancers are strongly encouraged to be enrolled in a local studio to maintain and further their technique. Tryouts are held in the spring for the upcoming school year, and all dancers are held to NCHSAA standards.

 

Questions about Raiderettes? Contact head coach, Erin Astuto at elastuto@wsfcs.k12.nc.us