The Just for Kix dancers from Glenwood who performed at the ReliaQuest Bowl were: (back row) Kendra Schultz, Miranda Longtin, Melena Longtin, Maya Longtin, Jaycee Sanow, (front row) Kira Ashler, Elaine Manderscheid, Addisen Johnson, Raelyn Williams and Hannah Poshek.

A group from the Glenwood Just For Kix dance team recently performed in the pre-game and halftime shows at the ReliaQuest Bowl in Tampa Bay, Florida on January 2, 2023.  The game was between the Mississippi State Bulldogs and the Illinois Fighting Illini with Mississippi coming out on top, 19-10.

Dancers performed before a crowd of 35,797 fans at Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. There were 698 performers ranging from 2nd – 12th grade. The football themed pre-game show featured all the performers using black and white poms to celebrate the 37th anniversary of the bowl game in Tampa Bay. Dancers took up the entire field spanning from goal line to goal line as they performed their 2-minute routine “Rock the Football.” 

The performers remained on the field during the National Anthem and flyover. During the half-time show, dancers filled the field with 5 high school bands in the center of the formation uniting as one mass band to provide the live music for the show. This year’s show titled “Make Your Own Kind of Music” features the songs, “Sunshine, Lollipops and Rainbows” and “Make Your Own Kind of Music.” The younger dancers performed with older dancers to “My Favorite Things.” The performance ended with a patriotic finale to “America.” Cindy Clough, Executive Director of Just For Kix, was the choreographer with help from Ali Geraets, Sharaia Goble, MaKayla Clough and Adina Belanger.