Staples Dance Team and The Game Day Prep Program
In the spirit of our cherished relationship with the Westport School District , Westport’s Academy of Dance is thrilled to align with Staples Dance Booster Club around the formation of the Staples High School Dance Team!
As part of this initiative The Academy is launching a Game Day Prep Program with classes that will take place at our facility - for dancers in 8th grade during the upcoming 2025-2026 school year.
The Game Day Prep Program is open to existing Academy Students within this age group and we welcome any new students interested in preparing for, then eventually trying out for, the newly launched Staples High School Dance Team.
The Game Day Prep Program coached by Staples High School Dance Team Coach, Mikela Pirri, offers dancers the opportunity to:
Build and refine technique and performance skills, with a focus on hip hop
Explore the collegiate-style dance experience (which differs from traditional studio training) with a focus on precision, team dynamics, game day performance, and sideline energy
Begin preparing for the 2026-2027 high school team tryouts
Season: Sunday, September 28th – Sunday, February 1st
Location: Westport’s Academy of Dance
Time: 10am - 11am - Every Sunday for 16 weeks (No Classes 11/30/25, 12/28/25, 1/4/26)
Cost: $500 for the entire 16 week session (3.5% processing fee will be added if paying by credit card)
Online Registration for the Game Day Prep Program is open and available here…
(Deadline for Registration is Monday, August 25th!)
Please contact the studio for more information...
About Staples Dance
Founded in 2025 by studio-trained dancers and parent boosters, Staples Dance blends artistic excellence with athletic spirit to bring a collegiate-style dance opportunity to Staples High School. As an official SHS club, the mission is to give dancers a place to perform, compete, lead, and show their Wreckers Pride while maintaining their academic commitments and growing as dancers in the jazz and hip hop dance team styles.
The program’s goals for the coming years include building toward recognition as an athletic team, connecting with experienced coaches and choreographers, establishing lasting traditions, and representing Staples with pride at school events, in regional competitions, and more.
Follow along during our inaugural year on Instagram: @staplesdance for updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and to see important upcoming dates.