Professional Arena Football Team Seeks Dancers in Illinois and Iowa

The Quad City Steamwheelers are gearing up for an exciting new season, and with that comes the search for the next generation of Deckmate Dancers, the professional dance team for the Steamwheelers Arena Football team. The Deckmate Dancers light up the field at every home game, performing three on-field dance routines, sideline performances, and making public appearances throughout the community.

Quad City Steamwheelers Announce 2025 Deckmate Dancers Tryouts 

Tryouts for the 2025 Deckmate Dancers will be held on November 10th at 1 PM at Vibrant Arena in Moline, Illinois. If you're ready to showcase your skills, register online. All participants must be 18+ and should be dressed in proper dance attire, including form-fitting clothing and dance shoes. Be prepared to demonstrate a variety of dance techniques, as well as the ability to perform in high-energy, game-day environments. It’s your chance to become part of the team that brings excitement and entertainment to every Steamwheelers home game.

Register For Tryouts Here.

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Quad City Steamwheelers Announce New Head Coach

In addition to the tryouts, the Quad City Steamwheelers are excited to introduce T'Nauzhae Robinson as the new Head Coach of the Deckmate Dancers for the 2025 season. Robinson steps into this role following the retirement of Mckenzy Miller, who led the team for an incredible six seasons.

About The New Head Coach

A Quad Cities native, Robinson brings more than 23 years of dance experience to the team, including 5 years of coaching competitive dance. Her impressive background includes founding The Dynamic Status Gems, a competitive dance academy in the heart of the Quad Cities, which she launched in 2019. Her leadership and dedication to the art of dance make her the perfect choice to guide the Deckmate Dancers this season.

When asked about her vision for the team, Robinson said, “My goal is to use our platform for positivity throughout the Quad Cities while pushing the Deckmates to perform at an even higher level. I want to give them the opportunity to do great things, both on and off the field.”

Robinson is set to revamp the Deckmate Dancers' halftime entertainment and sideline routines, infusing them with fresh energy and creativity. She also plans to increase community engagement through mentoring programs and partnerships, fostering connections with the next generation of QC youth dancers.

Destiny Brown, General Manager of the Steamwheelers, expressed her excitement for Robinson’s arrival: “We are thrilled to welcome T'Nauzhae to the Wheeler Family. She brings a fresh perspective and will continue to build on the legacy of what it means to be part of this special sQUAD.”

Stay tuned for further updates on the 2025 Deckmate Dancers Tryouts by following @deckmate_dancers on Instagram.