All-State Dance Team

​The TDEA All-State Dance Team is comprised of dancers representing schools from across the state of Texas.  All-State dancers participate in an exciting convention experience that includes dance workshops, leadership training, master classes, and networking with other students.  The All-State Dance Team experience culminates in a performance choreographed by a master choreographer.  Each school is allowed to bring one ​All-State dancer per school.  The dance educator from that school must stay at the convention hotel and must have an educator membership. 

All-State Convention Package Information

The 2024 All-State Package will be available by September 15, 2023
All-State packages:  Having an Educator Membership and attending the TDEA Convention allows you the opportunity to register an All-State student for convention. 
Each school (11th and 12th grade) is allowed to bring one All-State student to convention.  
  • $350.00 
  • Includes:  Professional choreography sessions, accommodations at Convention hotel, All-State performance,  Wednesday dinner through Friday dinner, workshop sessions, goody bag and a t-shirt. ​​
  • TDEA requires that a dance educator responsible for the student stay overnight at the Marriott. The attending dance educator is responsible for the student outside of official All-State events listed on the All-State schedule.
  • All-State Dance Team packages have a limited capacity that fill up quickly. Placement on the All-State Dance Team will be filled by registration timestamp. 
2024 All-State Choreographer: Kali Boyd
With 16 years of experience teaching and creating choreography for various high schools, collegiate and professional dance teams, Kali Boyd is a respected figure in the dance industry. Her passion for creating large production-style pieces stems from her work as the head choreographer for the Cotton Bowl pregame show and Citrus Bowl halftime shows. Kali has also served as the former Head Coach for The University of Texas at Austin Dance Team and Artistic Director for The Dance Works in Round Rock, TX. She is currently the Assistant director for the Dallas Stars Ice girls and teaching technical classes at multiple Dallas studios. Kali is also co-creator of CxK Collab; a choreography collaboration company with Carrie Sellars. Her talent in choreography has led her to collaborate with numerous prestigious clients such as Kilgore College Rangerettes, NHL Dallas Stars Ice Girls, NFL Texan Cheerleaders, TWU Pioneer Pride, SMU Pom and many national-winning high schools and studios across the country.
Apart from her professional achievements, Kali is also dedicated to creating a safe and positive environment for young aspiring dancers. In her spare time, she loves working with dance photographers to help showcase the beauty and artistry of dance.

All-State Scholarship Information

Each year, TDEA gives scholarships towards the higher education of All-State students.  Scholarship applications are due November 15, 2023.  Scholarship finalists will be notified by Scholarship Chair, Ronnye Cowell by December 20, 2023. 

Click here to access the Scholarship Application

All-State Forms & Important Links

All-State Medical Release Form 
​Tentative Convention Schedule
All-State picture order form
All-State picture information

All-State Videos

All-State 2023:  Choreographer- Sarah Garcia