JAM Dance Teams

The Judges Association of Minnesota Dance Teams (JAM) judges high school dance teams in Minnesota.

05/18/2026

Round two of the JAM Host School Meet Request Form is now LIVE! Coaches and Meet Coordinators, you may now request any remaining meets including Invitationals, Sections, Showcases/Scored Performances, Mini Meets, and Dual/Tri/Quad Meets. Head to www.jamdanceteams.org/host-schools/request-officials to request officials for your competition in the 2026-2027 season. Spots fill up VERY quickly, so don't wait!

Meets will not be considered scheduled until your submission is entered and your spot is confirmed by our scheduling team.

05/11/2026

Attention Coaches and Meet Coordinators: Round one of the JAM Host School Meet Request Form is now LIVE! This week is reserved for Conference Meets and Conference Championships ONLY. Head to www.jamdanceteams.org/host-schools/request-officials to request officials for your competition in the 2026-2027 season. Hurry, spots fill up FAST!

Meets will not be considered scheduled until your submission is entered and your spot is confirmed by our scheduling team. The Meet Request Form for all other meets (Invitationals, Mini Meets, Scored Performances, Showcases, Dual/Tri/Quad Meets, and Sections) will open next week on May 18 at 9:00 am.

05/07/2026

Exciting news: Registration for the 2026-2027 JAM Dance Teams season opens ONE MONTH from today! 🤩

If you're interested in becoming a Minnesota high school dance team official (Judge, Tabulator, and/or Kick Counter/Timer), and would like to be contacted when registration opens, fill out the interest form on www.jamdanceteams.org/join-jam/registration-form*. All officials must register with both the MSHSL and JAM to participate – and MSHSL registration is already open! Reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

*Filling out our interest form does not register you for JAM. You must also fill out our registration form once registration opens this summer.

04/29/2026

Introducing the 2026-2027 JAM Core Group! The Core Group acts as the Board of Directors for JAM Dance Teams, overseeing annual member trainings, finances, meet scheduling, marketing, member relations, and all activities necessary for the running of the association. Check out each member's bio on jamdanceteams.org/current-members/core-group. We are so excited for dance team season!

04/20/2026

SAVE THE DATE: The 2026-2027 Host School Meet Request Forms open on May 11... AND May 18!

Yes, you read that right! New this year, we will be opening up two different meet request forms. First, on Monday, May 11 at 9:00 am, our Meet Request Form for Conference Meets ONLY will open. One week later, on May 18 at 9:00 am, the Meet Request Form for all remaining meets such as Invitationals, Mini Meets, Dual/Tri Meets, Scored Performances, etc. will open.

Coaches and Meet Coordinators, head to jamdanceteams.org/host-schools/request-officials on May 11 and May 18 to request officials for your competitions this upcoming season. Dates are first come first serve, and meets will not be considered scheduled until your submission is entered and your spot is confirmed. Check your emails for more information.

02/21/2026

One week ago today… State Kick 2026! We’re still reminiscing about this amazing weekend. 🩰

02/20/2026

It’s already been one week since State Jazz 2026! Who’s missing the State floor right about now? 🎯👯

02/18/2026

Watched the MN State Dance Team Tournament this past weekend and wondered how the judges are selected? Thinking about what it might be like to be one yourself? Fill out our interest form at www.jamdanceteams.org, and you'll be contacted when JAM registration for the 2026-2027 season opens up this Summer! AND, you can already register with the MSHSL at www. app.arbitersports.com/registration/official!*

In the meantime, explore our website to learn all about JAM Dance Teams: the organization that has made up 100% of the judging panel at the MSHSL State Dance Team Competition since our inception in 1999!

*Registration with both JAM and the MSHSL are required for all officials.

02/16/2026

What a weekend! In the blink of an eye, State is over and another amazing season is in the books. We had the best time celebrating the 2025-2026 season by watching the most incredible final performances.

Congratulations are in order… first, to ALL teams for yet another fantastic year! We are always so honored to witness your talent and watch your hard work come to life. And second, to these awesome officials for ending their season strong at the State Tournament- we are so proud of this JAM Fam! Until next year. 👯🎯

02/15/2026

Congratulations to the class AAA teams who competed in the 2026 Kick State Tournament! Here are the final results.

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