• What ages are eligible to participate?

Dancers from Kindergarten through Fifth Grade can participate in Waukee Premiere Pom.

• Are there any skill level requirements, or is this open to all experience levels?

Waukee Premiere Pom is open to all levels of experience + skill! No prior dance experience is required.

• Will there be any additional practices beyond the mini-camps?

Dancers will meet prior to + during the first quarter of each game to warm up and review routines. Exact schedules will be determined based on mini camp progress & shared out prior to the season.

• Where will practices and mini camps be held?

All mini camps will be hosted at Premiere Dance Project in Waukee, located at 870 NE Douglas Parkway - just North of Waukee HyVee. On game-day, the pregame + first quarter practice will take place on the track near the scoreboard.

• Will participants receive a uniform or need to purchase specific attire (poms, shoes, bows, etc.)?

Uniforms (top + skirt) will be provided as part of program registration. These will be returned to Waukee Premiere Pom at the end of the session to be utilized for future events + seasons. Dancers will need to purchase their own poms, available through Premiere. Dancers will purchase/wear their own white tennis shoes.

• Will there be a required dress code for performances?

All pom performers will wear their provided top and skirt as well as clean white tennis shoes. Hair should be secured + up in a ponytail with the provided team bow.

• What is the cost to participate?

Kindergarten & First Grade will be $100 for the 4 Week session (mini-camp date + 3 weeks of games). Second to Fifth Grade will be $195 for the 8 Week session (mini-camp dates + 6 weeks of games). This prices includes the uniform as well as all extra opportunities - homecoming parade, youth football night, etc. Poms are purchased separately through Premiere Dance Project ($30).

• When and how can families register?

Families can register through the Studio Pro link on the Premiere Dance Project site or email kelsi@premieredanceproject.com for assistance!

• Is there a registration deadline?

All participants of Waukee Premiere Pom should be registered by August 1st - spots are limited, so registration may close before this time if all spots are filled.

• Are parents expected to attend games? Will pom performers be required to attend each game?

Registration includes six weeks of game-day performances. Schedules for each dancer will be shared when registration is complete + game schedules are published. Parents are encouraged to attend.

• Will families need to purchase tickets to the games?

Waukee Youth Football games are free to the community and do not require tickets to be purchased in order to attend.

• What should performers wear during cold weather games?

Pom performers are welcome to wear purple or black leggings + long sleeve shirts under their uniforms. A team sweatshirt will also be available for purchase and can be worn at games as well.

• What happens if a game is canceled due to weather? Will there be make-up performances?

Should there be any cancellations due to weather or other extenuating circumstances, Waukee Premiere Pom will follow the makeup dates of Waukee Youth Football.

• How long are performances, and when will they occur during the game?

Performances will take place throughout the game at appropriate and purposeful moments. The Pom Squad will be on the track on the home-side of the stadium for the duration of their scheduled time. Since multiple youth games will be happening simultaneously, performers will engage with different sections of the stadium. Throughout the game, performers will incorporate various combinations, formations, and tumbling passes at the discretion of the Pom Squad Director. This structure ensures a dynamic and engaging experience for both the performers and the audience!