The St. John's Dance Team is the dance troupe of St. John's University, located in Queens, New York. The Dance Team generally performs during time-outs and half-times of all home basketball and soccer games, in addition to making appearances at other athletic and university events. The troupe was founded in 1967 as the "Co-ordinettes," later changing their name to the St. John's Kickline. Their current nickname, the Red Storm Dance Team, was birthed in 1992.
History with the Macy's Parade[]
The St. John's Dance Team made their debut in the 2021 Macy's Parade, bringing their razzle and dazzle to the streets of New York City. The Dance Team performed and appeared on Jennie-O's "Big Turkey Spectacular" float alongside TikTok sensation Tai Verdes. They served as backup dancers for his performance of "A-O-K" during the NBC telecast of the Parade, all wearing matching gold blazers.
The team was featured for a second time at the 2022 Macy's Parade, and they once again served as backup dancers but this time with dancing Icon Paula Abdul for her performance of "Straight Up".
In 2023, the group performed alongside Cher ahead of Santa Claus' arrival, dancing to "DJ Play a Christmas Song."