Midwest Dance Fest Wisconsin
Join us on January 22nd, 2022 at Hartford Union High School for the 19th annual MWDF!
Midwest Dance Fest Wisconsin
Join us on January 22nd, 2022 at Hartford Union High School for the 19th annual MWDF!
Welcome
Midwest Dance Fest is a celebration of dance for Scholastic, Studio, and All-Star programs. We are proud to provide a professional judging staff to offer valuable feedback for your team or individual goals!
Parent information
**PLEASE READ- IMPORTANT UPDATED INFORMATION**
Thank you for partnering with us as we navigate through COVID-19. Please review the COVID-19 precautions for this event and check back for updates.
• Spectators and athletes will be subject to temperature checks upon arrival ( a temperature greater than or equal to 100.4 will not be permitted into the building).
• The State of Wisconsin remains under a mandatory mask mandate, so everyone must keep their masks on at all times (including team photo opportunities).
• We are not able to accept medical excuses requesting exemption from wearing a mask--athletes included. If an individual cannot wear a mask, they cannot enter the building; no exceptions.
• There will be a limited assortment of pre-packaged food items available for purchase.
Spectator Ticketing
• Spectator tickets are limited to 2 per athlete
• Tickets will be purchased online when a parent fills out the required waiver form for their athlete(s). Here is the link to the waiver form:
http://www.midwestdancefest.com/waiver
• There will be no ticket sales or ticket pick-up at the venue.
For contact tracing purposes, please ensure you enter the name of each spectator when purchasing your tickets.
• A maximum of 400 individuals will be allowed in the gym.
• Tickets are $10/adult, and children 4 and under are free.
• Children 4 and under count as one of your 2 spectators.
Spectator Viewing
• Bleacher seating will be spaced to ensure social distancing guidelines.
• We are planning to use a block schedule for the day. Your team will have an assigned session.
• You will be required to leave the building after your session has been completed to allow for cleaning before the next session.
• Your coach will have more information on your assigned session approximately one week before the event.
Meet a few of our judges
Kaya Doyle
Morton Bergue
Morton Bergue
Kaya received her B.A in Performing Arts from Northern Illinois University and her Master in Architecture from the University of Illinois-Chicago and has been blending the skills of both degrees ever since.
Most seasons provide thirty or more judging events all over the country and internationally, either as a panel judge or a Dance Legali
Kaya received her B.A in Performing Arts from Northern Illinois University and her Master in Architecture from the University of Illinois-Chicago and has been blending the skills of both degrees ever since.
Most seasons provide thirty or more judging events all over the country and internationally, either as a panel judge or a Dance Legality Official. International judging events include locations such as Japan, Scotland, England, and multiple provinces of Canada, each bringing their own unique cultural experience. As an Adjudicator, Kaya recognizes that every year brings new trends in movement patterns and skill integration and provides continual development of spatial
utilization. Kaya has enjoyed the honor of being a part of the Dance Worlds adjudication team from 2011 through
2021 and served as an ambassador at the 2014 Dance Worlds. Kaya has adjudicated for The One, The Summit, Cheerport Nationals, GMCE, JamBrands, CheerMax, DX, and multiple Varsity Brands over the past 20 years of judging.
During the week you will find Kaya working as the sole proprietor of her own Architectural firm or serving the community as a volunteer Emergency Medical Responder.
Morton Bergue
Morton Bergue
Morton Bergue
Morton has been a leader in the cheer and dance world since 1981. A high school and college cheerleader and dancer, Morton started his career in the cheerleading industry as an instructor for the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA). He stayed with the company for 16 years as an instructor, dance choreographer, and west coast manager,
Morton has been a leader in the cheer and dance world since 1981. A high school and college cheerleader and dancer, Morton started his career in the cheerleading industry as an instructor for the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA). He stayed with the company for 16 years as an instructor, dance choreographer, and west coast manager, ending in 1996. Morton then moved into the all-star cheer and dance world opening Cheergyms.com in 1995 which was the first cheerleading facility on the west coast. Cheergyms.com soon grew into a multi-facility company, the first cheer gym to do this, topping off at 8 cheer gyms in California.
Morton’s expertise has been seen throughout the cheer and dance industry through many different facets, but most notably helping start the United States All Star Federation (USASF) the governing body for All Star cheer and dance in the USA. Morton also has created “Cheer Camps UK .” It’s a cheerleading and dance camp and choreography company in the United Kingdom. His newest gig is to be a judge and representative for The Spirit Championships.
The list of awards and accomplishments Morton has achieved over the years is impressive. He has been named numerous times as one of the Most Influential People in the Spirit industry by American Cheerleader magazine. He holds the distinction of being the first member of the Hall of Fame for the USASF as well as the Hall of Fame for many states and the Spirit Industry Trade Association (SITA). The amount of awards Morton has gained as a choreographer and coach is countless.
Now known all over the world, Morton spends much of his time on the road teaching cheer and dance clinics, judging competitions, speaking at conferences and doing choreography. Whether he is in Mexico City helping a dance team or London coaching a cheer team, Morton’s humor, knowledge and love of the sport is evident.
Amanda Casas
Morton Bergue
Amanda Casas
Amanda Casas grew up a competitive dancer, winning numerous titles, including representing the United States in Australia winning the international title of ‘Dancer of The World’ in 2006. She toured the world dancing on a cruise ship, won a national championship with collegiate dance team California State University Long Beach, background
Amanda Casas grew up a competitive dancer, winning numerous titles, including representing the United States in Australia winning the international title of ‘Dancer of The World’ in 2006. She toured the world dancing on a cruise ship, won a national championship with collegiate dance team California State University Long Beach, background dancer for ‘Foreigner,’ featured on “So You Think You Can Dance,” and performed with the contemporary company “Atlantis Dance Theatre”. Amanda danced two seasons in the NFL with the San Diego Chargers and then continued to represent the NFL as an All-Star Cheerleader at the international games in London. Amanda graduated college from CSULB with a BA in Dance and Pilates Certification. She currently teaches conventions with Kids Artistic Revue and is an internationally recognized adjudicator and teacher in Australia, Japan, United Kingdom, and Mexico. Amanda is thrilled to judge USASF Dance Worlds for the fifth time!
Register now!
We are very excited to offer online registration and online payments!
To register your team(s) please fill out a Team Roster form AND a Team Registration form for EACH team.
Take advantage of our Early Bird Registration! 10% discount (Use Code: DANCE10) - MUST BE PAID BY November 15th, 2021.
Please note - any fees paid after December 21st, 2021 will be subject to a $50 late fee.
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Step 1:
Fill out the Team Roster form for EACH team in your organization.
Step 2:
Fill out the Team Registration form for EACH team in your organization. Once you have submitted a Team Roster form AND a Team Registration Form for EACH team in your organization, you will be given the option to pay via credit card or by check.
Questions & Concerns
Contact us for any questions or concerns you may have. All emails are answered as soon as possible. Please allow 24-48 hrs to receive a reply.
Midwest Dance Fest Wisconsin
Hartford Union High School, 805 Cedar St, Hartford, Wisconsin 53027, United States
