TRYOUT INFORMATION

• RESULTS!! 
• Innovate Workshop w/ Karl Mundt- June 5th 9am-1pm
• UDA Convention Camp- June 19-22nd in Indian Wells, CA
• Optional- ProAction Dance Intensive- June 24 & 25th @ Canyon HS
• Summer Break- June 23rd-July 16th
  • *only 3 absences allowed throughout the summer

TENTATIVE SPRING & SUMMER SCHEDULES

Varsity- click on link for schedule! 

JV- click on link for schedule!

FAQ:

What does Song do? We are a fusion of an athletic team, activity, and art! We cheer/dance at football and basketball games. We perform at rallies and special events throughout the year. We compete nationally in Pom, Jazz, and Game Day! 

When does the season begin/end? We start right after tryouts in May and finish in March after our Nationals. We have 2-3 weeks off in the summer! We do practice 3x's week and attend UDA convention camp in Indian Wells, CA. 

How much does the program cost? Every year it varies based off number in the program, but the range is from $4900-$5800 depending on what team you are selected for. It covers everything for the season.

What is EDF? Eagle Dance Force (EDF) is our new name for our competitive dance program that joins the forces of our Song and Dance Teams! We offer master classes throughout the year taught by industry professionals, as well as crossover competition routines with Song and Dance teams. 

If you have any other questions, please reach out to Coach Darwazeh- darwazehd@smhs.org.

Jr. Eagle Clinic- August 23rd 2023

Jr. Eagle FB Game & Performance- August 25th 2023

SAVE THE DATES! Registration coming in June :)

Football Clinic & Performance 2022

Thank you so much for attending our FB clinic!! We had SO much fun working with your daughters!! See you again next fall!

DANIELLE CALTA DARWAZEH– Director/Head Coach

Danielle has over 25 years of experience coaching, teaching and choreographing dance. She started dancing at the age of 3 and has been professionally trained in various styles including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, pom/song, theater, character, modern, pointe & lyrical. At the age of 13 she was chosen as a member of the Tremaine Dance Company and trained with world renowned choreographers in the dance/entertainment industry. She had the opportunity to dance for various live events, videos, TV, and films, such as Austin Powers, The International Man of Mystery, WB Dubba Commercial, Miss Christy’s Dancin’ Videos, & The Royal Danish Ballet. Danielle also has experience working behind the scenes in the dance/entertainment industry. Danielle worked for MSA Agency, one of the top dance/choreography talent agencies in Hollywood. Their clients work can be seen everywhere, film, TV, stage, you name it! Some of the projects she worked on included, So You Think You Can Dance, Dancing With the Stars, the High School Musical franchise, Michael Jackson's This Is It, just to name a few! Danielle is a graduate from UC Irvine and was the captain of their dance team for 3 years. She was a member of the United Spirit Association where she served as a Head Instructor and a member of their Program Development staff. She currently judges for various event producers when she is not with her teams competing. Danielle has coached and choreographed for numerous dance and Songleading teams throughout the United States including high school, college, semi-pro, and pro teams, including the LA Laker Girls, 49er Gold Rush Cheerleaders, San Diego Charger Girls, & OC Gladiators. During the past 15 years of coaching, her teams have won numerous national titles and awards including Innovative Choreography, Technical Excellence, Superior Showmanship, Best in Category, Grand Champions, & the Bronze Medal at USASF’s Dance Worlds. In 2013, Danielle was named CheerPros “Dance Coach of the Year”! She loves sharing her passion for dance and her competitive spirit to motivate and push her dancers to be the best they can be. Danielle takes pride in her dancers and dedicates herself fully by investing in each of her dancers’ growth and development. Danielle founded DC Consulting, to help coach and consult individuals in their dance, health, and/or lifestyle needs. This is Danielle's 12th season coaching at SMCHS and is excited to continue her 5th year as the Head Coach and 2nd year as Dance Director!

Industry Consultant/Varsity Competition Coach- Nicole Cestone

We are thrilled to have Nicole on our coaching staff! She was our past Song Program Director for 10 seasons! She currently is the West Coast State Director for Varsity Brands including USA, UDA, and NDA! She judges for various competitions both regionally and nationally. She currently teaches at PAVE School of the Arts and directs their PAVE Pro Competition Teams. She has choreographed for high school, college, and pro teams for many years and has won numerous awards and titles. She has an extensive background dancing, teaching and choreographing in the dance and spirit industries! She graduated from UCLA, where she was a member and captain of their dance team for 3 years. She was also a past USA Program Director and instructor, teaching 1000's of dancers and cheerleaders across the US and abroad. Nicole looks forward to an amazing season! 

Job Opportunities:

JV Coach- job position available! Please send resumes to darwazehd@smhs.org

2022-2023 SM Varsity Song Team:

Clara Cestone

Alexandra Cestone

Ashley Davis

Natalie de Leon

Nicky Garofalo

Michelle Kamiya

Kylie Kwon

Katrina Lattin

Reagan Marks

Marina Medica

Makayla Middleton

Bailey Michaelian-Marks

Grace O’Connor

Sage Reeves

Camille Strier

Katherine Vlasic

Brooke Vurpillat

Kaitlyn Wong

Ava Zimmerman 

JV Song Team 22-23:

Dylan Bolles

Brooke Burnor

Mia Cova

Jocelyn Ferletic

Avery Guthrie

Adriana Krall

Alexa Krall

Nicole Leontas

Brenna Maas

Gianna Salata

Ava Sherwood

Alexis Taylor