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North Tama Dance Team competes at State Solo Qualifier, readies for Championships

The North Tama dance team pictured Thursday, Oct. 22, at the state solo qualifier held in Pella. From left, Riley Svoboda, Hope Dvorak, Nylah Spinks, Coach Amber Monat, Josie Monat, Emily Cochran, and Karrington Riley. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
North Tama juniors Riley Svoboda and Karrington Riley pictured at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association's 2026 State Solo Qualifier in Pella. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO

PELLA – Members of the North Tama dance team under the direction of head coach Amber Monat competed Thursday, Oct. 22, at the Iowa State Dance and Drill Team Association’s 2026 State Solo Qualifier held at Jefferson Intermediate School in Pella.

In Class 1A, junior Karrington Riley earned a Division I rating, while junior Riley Svoboda earned a Division II rating.

The Redhawks will now prepare for the High School Team and Solo Championships. North Tama’s state performance is set for Thursday, Dec. 3, in Des Moines. Dance team members include Riley (co-captain), Josie Monat (co-captain), Svoboda, Emily Cochran, Aniston Cooper, Hope Dvorak, and Nylah Spinks.

Ahead of state, the team will perform during halftime of a local basketball game and also at Hawkeye Community College on Saturday, Nov. 21.