What is Dance Guard?

The Dance Guard is part of the Marching Band and Fine Arts programs at Anderson.

During the Marching Band Season, the Dance Guard's performance helps to tell the story of the music being played by the marching band through movement, color and use of equipment such as flags, rifles, or sabers. Dance Guard performs at all Anderson football games and other band events, including pep rallies, parades and contests.

Dance Guard class will focus on stretching, strengthening, advanced jazz technigues, equipment skills and performance preparation.

Click here to read how Guard is science, language, physical, mathematical, a performing art and more.

What is the time commitment for Dance Guard?

* same as marching band musical instrument sections, with additional practice sessions (sectionals)called as needed
* during football/marching season-Zero Hour rehearsal is every school day from 7:30-8:30 AM and Mondays from 5-7 PM.
* football games/halftimes, marching band contests, pep rallies and parades are required performances.
* Spin Camps (at various time of the year, for learning basics and skills enhancment)
* Summer Band Camp -(typically 3-4 weeks prior to the first day of school-pretty much most of the day)

Click HERE for a typical GAME DAY / CONTEST DAY / PARADE Schedule....

How much does it cost to be in Dance Guard?

* all band students pay fair share-includes instruction, uniform, equipment
* footwear, warm-up suit, tote bags cost extra
* participation in fundraising activities helps to cover additional equipment and uniform costs
* meals for game/contest days-or bring a sack supper

I am interested, how do I join?

talk to the counselor
talk to the Band Director Mr Ryan Zysk
talk to the Dance Guard Instructor Mrs. J'me Washburn

you will be enrolled in Marching Band class (zero hour) during the fall semester
and in Dance Guard (full year) class during the school day

Winter Guard info