The Monument Arena is the site for the twentieth annual state competition for cheer and dance. Competition for Class A will be held on Friday, October 23rd, with opening ceremonies beginning at 5:00 p.m.(MT) Class AA competition will begin at 11:00 a.m.(MT) on Saturday, October 24th. Class A has 20 schools entered in the competitive cheer competition with 8 in the competitive dance competition. In Class AA, 18 schools will compete in competitive dance, with 19 set to compete in competitive cheer.
Competitive cheer has one category: stunting/tumbling. Competitive dance will have three categories: hip hop, jazz and pom.
Last year’s overall champions in the Cheer Competition were Class AA –Harrisburg; Class A – Sioux Valley. 2025 overall champions for the Dance Competition were Class AA – Brandon Valley and Class A – Dakota Valley.
The state meet will be a two session tournament with adult tickets at $15.00 (plus facility fees) each per day and the student ticket at $10.00 (plus facility fees) each per day. More information about the competition can be found on the SDHSAA website:
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