DANCE
Stepping Up with Faith and Passion
The Sapphires Dance Team exists to promote and spread school pride through dance and performances.
At various events, both on and off campus, the Sapphires will encourage and boost the pride and the traditions of LHS through the unification of the students, staff, alumni and fans. Above all, the Sapphires will provide encouraging, enthusiastic team support and develop a culture of good sportsmanship and God-pleasing activities for LHS.
Hannah Hannaford
Hannah has been the Sapphires Head Coach since 2022. She grew up training in Minnesota, where she danced both studio and for her high school dance team. She also danced for the Minnesota Timberwolves Junior Pro Team and for La Danse Fatale Ballet Company. She went on to dance on the University of St. Thomas Dance Team and at Lindenwood University, where she earned a national championship. One of her most notable experiences was dancing with Justin Timberlake in the Super Bowl LII halftime show. Hannah was on staff with Universal Dance Association for six years and had the opportunity to work with many high school and college dancers, judge regional and national competitions, and choreograph for teams across the country. Outside of coaching, she spends her time working as a Certified Athletic Trainer and EMT, spending time with family and friends, and loves to travel!
Team Highlights
