Raidaires

Message from the Coach:

The Hudson Raidaires Dance Team comprises two sub teams—Varsity and JV—both made up of dancers in grades 9 through 12. Our program is passionate about helping athletes discover their potential and grow as both dancers and people. We strive to foster an inclusive, fun, and hard-working environment for all Raidaires Dance Team members.

Dancers audition in the spring of the previous school year and begin training in May. Throughout the summer and fall, the team performs at local community events and prepares for competition season. Varsity competes in four styles: Jazz, Pom, Kick, and Hip-Hop. JV will compete in 2-3 of these. 

The Varsity Raidaires have earned 7 total state championships since 2020 and are the current 2025 D1 State Champions in Kick. In 2025, we also placed 4th in D1 Jazz and 9th in D1 Pom at State. We were the Regional Champions in Jazz and Kick and Runners-Up in D1 Pom. Individually, 9 senior soloists were named All-State finalists, with 7 selected to the All-State Team. Four duets also placed in the top 15 statewide.

Our JV team had an exceptional season as well—winning JEM state championships in both Jazz and Kick.

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Important Dates:

• Fall Performances: Local football games and events
• Competition Season: November–February
• Youth Camps:

   

  • August 20, 2025: Junior “Game Day” Summer Dance Camp
  • February 2026: Junior Dance Camp

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Hudson Raidaires Bring Home National Title 2024

 

The Hudson High School Raidaires dance team traveled to Disney’s Contemporary Resort in Orlando, Fla. to compete in the Contest of Champions National Dance Competition March 2. The Raidaires competed in four categories– Pom, Hip Hop, Jazz, and Kick– placing in the top five in each category and bringing home the first place national championship title for Large Kick for the first time in program history.