Mid-Prairie Dance Team Competes at National Competition

The Golden Hawks performed at the Dance Team Union national event in Orlando.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 6:40pm

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The Mid-Prairie High School dance team traveled to Orlando, Florida to compete at the Dance Team Union national competition in February. This marked the first time the team had competed at the national level, performing routines in the Small Varsity Pom and Small Varsity Hip-Hop categories.

Why it matters

Competing at nationals is a significant milestone for the Mid-Prairie dance team, providing them with valuable experience and exposure to different dance styles and teams from across the country. The opportunity to make new connections and receive feedback will help the team grow and improve moving forward.

The details

In the Small Varsity Pom category, Mid-Prairie scored 80.80 in preliminaries and advanced to semi-finals, where they finished 15th with a score of 81.26. In Small Varsity Hip-Hop, the team scored 79.18 in preliminaries and finished 14th in the semi-finals with 82.52 points. Coach Brenna Hutson noted that many of the teams competing were experienced national qualifiers, making the Mid-Prairie team's performance even more impressive.

  • The Mid-Prairie dance team competed at the national event in February 2026.
  • The team's season wrapped up on February 28th with a Dance Team Night event at Mid-Prairie High School.

The players

Mid-Prairie Dance Team

The high school dance team from Mid-Prairie, Iowa that competed at the national level for the first time.

Brenna Hutson

The head coach of the Mid-Prairie dance team.

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What they’re saying

“Just having that experience and bringing that home is something unexplainable. We saw a bunch of different styles. We saw teams go out and support each other and support other teams, which was super exciting. We actually had a team from Oklahoma sit and watch our routine and cheer us on in the stands, which was super cool. Just being able to make those friendships with people who just admire and adore dance as much as the rest of our girls do.”

— Brenna Hutson, Mid-Prairie Dance Coach

The takeaway

The Mid-Prairie dance team's first-time appearance at the national competition represents a significant milestone for the program, providing invaluable experience and exposure that will help the team continue to grow and improve in the years ahead.