History of the Wildcat Wrangler Country and Western Dance Team
The Wildcat Wrangler Couples Country Western Dance Team was established in the fall of 1992 by Katha Black, the first director, and Mark Pace, a Lake Highlands High School coach and former Texas A & M Aggie Wrangler.Mark taught the choreography of spins, turns and acrobatic stunts while Katha, a degreed fine art dance specialist, taught the dancing.The Wranglers have been directed by Cheyney Crook since 2004.
In order to be a member of the Wildcat Wranglers, students must have a passing grade point average and obtain excellent recommendations from their teachers.Wranglers must audition in front of a panel of judges performing country western dance skills and stunts.The panel of judges usually includes experts in ballroom dancing, cheerleading and drill team.The team consists of 23 couples, all juniors and seniors at LHHS.These are exceptional high school students – not only do they perform over 50 different events each school year, they are also full-time students involved in varsity sports, theater, choir, school musicals, honor societies, school clubs and volunteering for their community and churches. Decked out in boots and cowboy hats, this country western swing/stunt dance team performs intricate routines, line dances and stunts. For large gatherings, the entire group of 23 couples performs, while smaller events involve groups of fewer couples.The Wranglers welcome opportunities for audience participation as they teach easy-to-learn line dances and other C&W staples like the “Cotton-Eyed Joe”, the “Texas Two-Step” and “The Chicken Dance”. Since inception, the Wranglers have danced in countless performances including community and volunteer service opportunities at local schools, churches, retirement centers, hospitals, charity events and private parties.Performances of note include:
Texas State Society’s Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Gala in Washington, DC (Barack Obama) 2009
London, England’s New Year’s Day Parade 2008
Half-time entertainment at Dallas Maverick’s Home Opener 2007
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, New York City, New York 2005
Southern Methodist University Homecoming Parade, Dallas TX 2005
Texas State Society’s Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Gala in Washington, DC (George W. Bush) 2005
Little Texas Country and Western Video, “God Blessed Texas.”
Gubernatorial Parade in Austin, Texas (Rick Perry) 2003
Presidential Inaugural Parade and Ball in Washington, DC (George W. Bush) 2001
Gubernatorial Parade and Ball in Austin, Texas (George W. Bush) 1999
Presidential Inaugural Parade, Washington, DC (Bill Clinton) 1997
Featured opening performer at the Neiman-Marcus/Adolphus Christmas Parade
The Annual Lake Highlands Exchange Club Fourth of July Parade
Dallas Cowboy Thanksgiving Day Half-Time Performance
Texas State Republican Convention
National Exchange Club Convention
Gilley’s of Dallas Grand Opening
Opening Ceremonies: World Cup Soccer and U.S. National Figure Skating Championship
Appeared with Ronnie Milsap, Joe Diffie, the Dixie Chicks
The Wranglers have been featured on Fox4’s “Good Day”, ABC’s “Good Morning Texas”, as well as “Hot, Hip and Country” on CBS, and articles in the Dallas Morning News, People Newspapers and The Advocate Magazine.
For a sampling of the entertainment provided by the Wranglers, check out the links below:
Brochures or a free performance video of these talented performers is available on request. For reservations or more information about the Wildcat Wranglers contact Melissa Moudy,
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