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 be either an Active member or Associate Level #1 member.

2023 All-State Convention Package Information

All-State packages: Active Members and Associate Level #1 Members may bring an All-State student to 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, Special Performance at the Directors Banquet, Wednesday Dinner through Friday Dinner, Workshop Sessions, Goody Bag, and 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.

2023 All-State Choreographer: Sarah Garcia

Originally from Killeen, TX, Sarah Garcia grew up dancing competitively and was a member of the Harker Heights High School Crimson Belle drill team. Continuing her dance education after high school, Sarah was a four year member of the Sam Houston State University Orange Pride Dance Team serving as the Captain for her last two years. With her Bachelor's degree in Health and Kinesiology from Sam Houston, Sarah began her collegiate coaching journey in 2009. Similarly, in 2010, Sarah began choreographing and coaching the Nationally ranked Dancin Bluebonnets in Spring, TX. Before moving home to be closer to her family, Sarah led the Orange Pride Dance team to 4 NDA College National Championship titles. While in Killeen, Sarah served as the assistant director at Killeen High School for two years. Simultaneously reuniting with the Orange Pride Dance team and the Dancin Bluebonnet staff as a Senior coach and choreographer, Sarah has led both groups to numerous National and World Titles. Under her direction, the Senior Team at Dancin Bluebonnets earned 3 Gold medals and the title of World Champions, plus numerous Silver and Bronze medals. Sarah is beginning her 11th season as the Coach of the Orange Pride Dance team, earning 9 NDA National Championship Titles in Jazz and Team Performance. Sharing her joy of dance with many former students, Sarah treasures watching their careers flourish as Drill Team Directors, Studio Owners/Staff members, and Professional Dancers. She has had the privilege of being on staff with TrendSetters Dance as a Senior Staff Member and is now the Artistic Director. With the support of her loving husband Joey, and their two beautiful children Scarlett and Joey Jr., Sarah is blessed to share her passion for dance with students and directors throughout the state.

All-State Scholarship Information

Each year, TDEA gives scholarships towards the higher education of All-State students. Scholarship applications are due November 15, 2022. Scholarship finalists will be notified by Scholarship Chair, Ronnye Cowell by December 20, 2022. Please scan the QR code below or use this link to take you to the Scholarship application.

Convention 2023 Resources

All-State Medical Release Form 2023
Tentative Convention Schedule
All-State picture order form
All-State picture information

All-State Videos

All-State 2023: Choeographer- Sarah Garcia

All-State 2022: Choreographer- Teddy Forance