Several area high school and collegiate dancers will be competing at the Iowa Dance and Drill Team Association state event this week at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines.

Pella Forte is coming off of one of the most successful seasons in school history, which included a State Championship Military performance for the 2nd consecutive year in 2020. Seniors Madison Smith and Bailey Knouse are excited to showcase their performances this year. Forte members will be joined by high school dancers from Knoxville, PCM, Pella Christian, and Twin Cedars, as well as collegiate competitors from Central. Pella Christian Shine Sophomore Abby Dart is excited to come together with three different team routines this week and to embrace a more normal celebration.

Knoxville has seven soloists and will compete as a team in the Novelty Class II, all taking place on tomorrow, while Pleasantville has six solo performances tomorrow. Indianola has five solo competitors, while Norwalk has six solo performances, all of whom will perform Friday