On October 11, 2011, the IHSA Board of Directors approved a recommendation to establish an IHSA State Series in Competitive Dance starting with the 2012-13 school term. The series will be held during the winter sport season.
“I believe it is a positive any time you are able to add a sport or activity that allows more students to be involved and participate," said IHSA Executive Director Marty Hickman. "I am very pleased and appreciative of the work that our ad hoc and advisory committees have done to pave the path toward our inaugural State Series. We believe that many of our member schools will take advantage of this opportunity and hope this decision provides further growth for dance among high schools in Illinois.”