Stoughton High School Norwegian Dancers

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Beginning in 1953, the Stoughton Norwegian Dancers have been entertaining the young and old alike through traditional Norwegian dance. And so the dancers began.

In the spring of 1953 there was a Physical Education Demonstration scheduled for the public in Stoughton. A month before the big event, Ms. Reek, a phy ed teacher for the district, selected six junior girls and told them to find six boys for a folk dance group that would go public for the upcoming Phy Ed demonstration. The group was accompanied by a single accordian player. They performed two danc

es before a packed gymnasium, a schottische and the Reinlendar. Their second and final performance that school year was at the second annual Syttende Mai program following the Sunday parade. That event was held in front of the side bleachers on the athletic field at the old high school. Immediately the next fall, 3 more couples were added to the group. The Dancers were in high demand almost from the very beginning. In 1960 the group went on tour for the first time outside the midwest when they performed at the National Folk Festival in Washington D.C.. Ms. Reek had exhausted all sources of information in the United States and so in 1964 she spent a summer in Oslo at the International Summer School and researched Norwegian dance and costumes. Thus in 1964-65 more dances were added to the group including today's signature dance, the Norwegian Halling. The Norwegian Dancers continued to grow in popularity and demand and continued to make themselves more and more authentic with costuming from Norway. In 1971 Jeanne and Kay Seamonson traveled to Norway to learn more dances there but then also traveled to Sweden, Denmark and Finland to increase the Dancers' repertoire to include all of Scandinavia. Contacts in the Folk Dance world were made thru that trip which enabled the Dancers to tour to Norway for the first time in 1972. Performances were held in Bergen and Oslo. Jeanne Reek retired as director of the Dancers in June of 1999 after 46 years of dedicating her life to this group. The Dancers were then aptly led by Polly Goepfert for the next 12 years. When Polly retired in June of 2011, Staci Heimsoth became the current director. The Norwegian Dancers have performed all across the United States, Canada, British Columbia and have made four tours to Norway.

11/15/2025

🌟 Meet Two of This Year’s New Dancer Partners: Izarra & Isaac! 🌟

We’re so excited to introduce another incredible duo stepping into the spotlight this season!

✨ Izarra is a second-year Norwegian Dancer, and she has her pre-performance ritual down to a science: an Alani or a Bubblr in hand and one of Kim’s famous Danish pastries. (If you know, you know. 😄)

✨ Isaac is a first-year dancer, and his pre-show routine is… well, uniquely Isaac. He likes to get in the zone by watching Jackson’s “breakdowns.” Whatever that means, we’re just rolling with it. 😂

Despite their different warm-up styles, they share the same favorite part about being a Stoughton Norwegian Dancer:
💛 The fun performances in front of the little kids! There’s just something magical about the smiles, excitement, and energy they bring out.

Help us cheer on Izarra and Isaac as they take on another great season, and their first, together! 🇳🇴✨

11/12/2025

🎩✨ Hats off (and maybe a flip or two!) for all the incredible veterans!
Thank you for your strength, your service, and your sacrifice — today we dance in your honor. 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Teslacon was an absolute blast! 🤩 We had an immersive experience—definitely feeling the post-con glow. Loved collecting all those amazing photos and videos! 💃📸

Want more informaiton? http://www.teslacon.com

11/07/2025

Thanks Eddie Brognano Photography for capturing so many amazing moments at the Lapskaus dinner on Monday. Our dancers enjoyed serving and entertaining so many community members! Check out those smiles! 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴

Sons Of Norway Stoughton WI

11/04/2025

Check out these amazing pictures of our 2025-26 Stoughton Norwegian Dancers. They are excited and motivated to bring joy to schools and communities throughout Wisconsin and beyond! During the upcoming weeks, we will be highlighting each dancing pairs and the musicians. Stay tuned! 🇳🇴🇳🇴🇳🇴

11/02/2025

We love our visits with Wisconsin schools. This week we visited the Baraboo School District. Check out the amazing pictures of our dancers and the students!

10/31/2025

Check out these smiles from our recent Destination Stoughton Perfromance! Who wouldn’t want to be served a delicious stew and waffles on Monday night?!? We are looking forward to seeing you for more smiles and fun!

10/25/2025

☔️ Don’t let the rain stop you — the fun is happening rain or shine! Grab your umbrella, bring your friends, and join the spooky celebration and watch our amazing dancers! 🧡🖤

🎃👻 Join the Fun TODAY, Saturday, October 25th! 👻🎃

The Stoughton Norwegian Dancers will be performing at 2:00 PM as part of Destination Stoughton Weekend! 🇳🇴✨

📍 River Bluff Field House
235 N. Forrest Street, Stoughton, WI 53589

Come a little early to sign up for the Costume Contest — we want to see your silliest, scariest, and most creative looks! 🧛‍♀️🤡🧙‍♂️

After the performance, stick around for some trick-or-treating fun and enjoy an afternoon of laughter, music, and community spirit! 🍬🍭

10/22/2025

🛑 STOP SCROLLING!!! DON’T FORGET!!!!🛑

🎃👻 Join the Fun this Saturday, October 25th! 👻🎃

The Stoughton Norwegian Dancers will be hosting a performance at 2:00 PM as part of Destination Stoughton Weekend! 🇳🇴✨

📍 River Bluff Field House
235 N. Forrest Street, Stoughton, WI 53589

Come a little early to sign up for the Costume Contest — show us your silliest, scariest, and most original costumes! 🧛‍♀️🤡🧙‍♂️

Enjoy some Norwegian dancing and after the performance join in some trick-or-treating fun! 🍬🍭

It’s going to be a spooky good time filled with laughter, music, and community spirit! 👏🧡🖤

10/21/2025

to Destination Stoughton 2024 when the dancers performed on the streets of Stoughton. This year, join them in the River Bluff Fieldhouse at 2:00 on Saturday the 25th. They will provide a spooktacular performance before joining the downtown treat or treating!

Will we see you there?

Address

600 Lincoln Avenue
Stoughton, WI
53589

Website

http://www.stoughtonnorwegiandancers.net/

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