BEST DANCE TEAM in 4K: @San Clemente High

HOMECOMING Football GAME September 26, 2025

This year the team is made up of 16 students who went through an audition, interview process, and were chosen to represent San Clemente High School. The purpose of the team is to create a positive atmosphere where the students can develop their mind, body, and spirit–and have fun! The focus is diverse. SCDT is a Competition Team who also spends time and energy on giving back to the San Clemente community that so generously supports the dancers. Social media queen, Ella Grace Carlson joins the team this year.

Kiki Galpin
Head Coach
Kiki Galpin started dancing at the age of 3, training and competing at prestigious, award-winning dancestudios in Orange County. This training led her to further her dance education at the Orange CountySchool of the Arts, in the Commercial Dance Department. After high school, Kiki attended CaliforniaState University, Long Beach as a dance minor, where she eventually joined the dance team. Kiki was athree year member of the Long Beach State dance team, serving as captain her senior year. Oncegraduating college, Kiki’s professional dance career began as a member of the renowned Boston CelticsDance Team. She spent six incredible seasons dancing for the Celtics, spending her last two seasons ascaptain and one season as assistant coach. During her tenure, Kiki experienced countless opportunitiesincluding dancing with artists such as Nelly, NKOTB, Montell Jordan, and of course winning a NBAChampionship in 2024. Now back home in Orange County, Kiki is beyond thrilled to share her experienceand passion for dance with the SCHS dance team. She looks forward to helping each dancer reach theirfull potential both as a dancer and person.


Suzie Poetsch
Ballet Instructor
Suzie Poetsch started dancing at the age of 5 and fell in love with classical ballet which led her to scholarships at San Francisco Ballet and Milwaukee Ballet summer programs. She is trained in the Cecchetti method and R.A.D. Her 15 year professional career with Ballet Pacifica allowed her to explore the possibilities of dance with classical and contemporary choreographers such as David Allen, Diane Diefenderfer and Peter Pucci. She also toured with Los Angeles Ball
Amie Pecarek
Advisor
Domenica Isola
Assistant Coach
Domenica Isola began her dance journey at the age of 7 in local community dance programs, where she grew her passion and dance technique. She joined the SCHS Dance Team as a sophomore in 2016. Inspired by comradery and rich tradition, Domenica went on to become a team captain during her senior year.

Leading with poise, she captained the team to National and State wins. Now, she returns with excitement to coach her alma mater. Domenica fosters a team spirit, valuing hard work and fun in equal measure, just like her own memorable experience. Her strong connections with former teammates showcase the lasting impact of the team. With her experience and passion, Domenica hopes to ignite that same sense of belonging in new dancers, making them feel right at home in the dance room.