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Rochester Knighthawks reconstitute dance team after eight year hiatus

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 8:23 PM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

Rochester Knighthawks reconstitute dance team after eight year hiatus

Summary

The Rochester Knighthawks are reviving their dance team after an eight-year absence from game day operations. Justina Grudzinski has been appointed as head coach to lead the program, bringing extensive professional dance and cheer experience to the organization. According to the team, the dancers will focus on community engagement, including school visits and public appearances in addition to supporting game day activities. Prospective dancers must attend a final preparation clinic this Saturday at the LA Fitness on Marketplace Road. Formal auditions for the squad are scheduled for September 20 at the LA Fitness location in Greece. Interested candidates can find additional registration information on the official team website.

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•The Rochester Knighthawks are bringing back their dance team after eight years.
•Justina Grudzinski will serve as the new head coach for the program.
•A final preparation clinic is scheduled for this Saturday at the LA Fitness on Marketplace Road.
•Auditions for the team are set to take place on September 20 at the LA Fitness in Greece.

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8:23 PMYahoo Sports — Rochester Knighthawks dance team returning after eight years

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ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Eight years after they disbanded, the Rochester Knighthawks dance team is preparing to make their return to game day. New head coach Justina Grudzinski is bringing years of professional dance and cheer experience to the program. She said that surprisingly, the best part for dancers isn’t always the games. “Immersing themselves […]
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