MS Dance tryouts

Killeen ISD middle school dance tryouts will take place in March 2026 for current 5th-, 6th-, and 7th grade students interested in joining their campus dance team.

Parents/guardians are required to attend a mandatory informational meeting prior to tryouts.

Tryouts will be divided into two groups based on campus. See details below.

Important Dates:

  • Practice - March 23, 2026

  • Tryouts - March 27, 2026


West Group

Practice & Tryout Location: Dr. Charles E. Patterson Middle School

Mandatory Parent Informational Meeting:

  • Audie Murphy Middle School — Thursday, February 26, 4:00 p.m., Cafeteria

  • Dr. Charles E. Patterson Middle School — Monday, March 2, 5:00 p.m., Room 303 (Enter Door 19)

  • Dr. Jimmie Don Aycock Middle School — Wednesday, March 4, 4:45 p.m., Library

  • Live Oak Ridge Middle School — Wednesday, February 25, 5:30 p.m., Gym

  • Palo Alto Middle School — Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 p.m.

  • Roy J. Smith Middle School — Auditions will be held in Fall 2026


East Group

Practice & Tryout Location: Union Grove Middle School

Mandatory Parent Informational Meeting:

  • Eastern Hills Middle School — Parents should attend the meeting at Nolan or Union Grove

  • Liberty Hill Middle School — Wednesday, March 4, 5:30 p.m., Cafeteria

  • Manor Middle School — Thursday, March 5, 5:30 p.m., Cafeteria

  • Nolan Middle School — Tuesday, February 24, 5:30 p.m., Cafeteria

  • Rancier Middle School — Monday, March 2, 5:00 p.m., Dance Room

  • Union Grove Middle School — Monday, March 2, 5:30 p.m., Cafeteria


Families with questions about the middle school dance tryouts may contact the KISD Fine Arts Office at (254) 336-6300 or via email deborah.barrick@killeenisd.org.