Twins Rally Dancers

Catie is from Elk River, Minnesota, and has been dancing since the age of two. She was a five-year varsity dancer on the Elk River High School Dance Team and, most recently, spent four years as a member of the St. Cloud State University Dance Team. On the SCSU dance team she helped her team earn two national championships at UDA nationals. Having grown up around sports, she is thrilled to combine her passion for performing with her love of sports and entertainment. Catie is excited to be an inaugural member of the Minnesota Twins Rally Dancers and can't wait to meet Twins fans.

From Beaumont, Texas, Erin began her dance journey in 2020 after spending eight years as a competitive gymnast. She trained in all styles of dance at iRule Dance Studio and served as captain of her high school dance team during her senior year. Through dance, she developed a passion for entertaining and connecting with audiences, and she especially loved the energy and excitement of performing on game days. Although she wasn't born and raised in Minnesota, she proudly considers it home and has embraced the passion, pride, and sense of community that make the state so special. Erin’s enthusiasm for representing the Minnesota Twins is sure to shine through her performances, fan connections, and game-day energy she and her fellow Rally Dancers bring to Twins Territory throughout the inaugural season.

White Bear Lake native Jennie Hebaus has spent more than 20 years pursuing her passion for dance and is excited to share that energy with Twins fans this season. Her journey includes competitive training at White Bear Dance Center, serving as captain of the University of Minnesota Premier Dance Team, and teaching competitive dancers in the Twin Cities. Jennie continues to expand her training through opportunities in Minneapolis, New York City, Los Angeles, and Chicago. She is honored to be an inaugural member of the Minnesota Twins Rally Dancers and looks forward to creating memorable experiences for fans throughout the season.

Sarah is originally from Anoka, Minnesota and has grown up dancing since the age of 2. She danced competitively at local studios and trained in a variety of styles. She continued her education and passion for dance at the University of Minnesota Duluth where she was a 2 year captain of the UMD Dance Team and was part of the team that earned this programs very first national title. Since graduating, Sarah has continued sharing her passion for dance by teaching at a local studio and training the future generations of dancers. Sarah is thrilled to be part of the inaugural Minnesota Twins Rally Dancers and cannot wait to spread joy and excitement to the Minnesota Twins fan base and community.

Paige LaPointe is from Blaine, Minnesota, and has been dancing for nearly 20 years. She began her training at The Dance Factory before continuing her dance education at Northern Force Dance Company, where she trained in a variety of styles. Paige also danced on the Blaine High School Fall Dance Team, further developing her passion for performance and teamwork. With years of teaching experience, Paige loves sharing her passion for dance and creating a positive, encouraging environment for her students to help them reach their full potential. Paige is over the moon to be a member of the inaugural Minnesota Twins Rally Dancers team and looks forward to making meaningful connections with fans while helping elevate the energy, thrill, and joy of game days.

Grace Riehle is a Minnesota native from Stillwater, and has been dancing for over 18 years. She trained at Larkin Dance Studio and was a captain of her high school dance team before continuing her dance career at Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she helped earn five national championships as a member of the dance team. Grace has also shared her passion for dance as an instructor and enjoys inspiring the next generation of dancers. She is honored to be a member of the inaugural Minnesota Twins Rally Dancers and looks forward to bringing energy, entertainment, and unforgettable experiences to Twins fans throughout the season.

Ella Ronkainen is a Blaine Minnesota native and has been dancing for 20 years. She recently graduated from The University of St. Thomas where she was captain of the dance team. She grew up dancing at Northern Force Dance Company and currently teaches various dance styles. She cannot wait to share her passion and energy to a Twins game day atmosphere.

Elise is originally from Owatonna, Minnesota, where she danced competitively from age three through high school and was a member of the Owatonna Dance Team. She continued her dance career as a four-year member and two-year captain of the College of Saint Benedict Dance Team and spent four seasons coaching at UPDS Dance Studio. Elise is excited and honored to be part of the inaugural Rally Dance Team and can't wait to bring energy to Target Field, engage with fans, and add to the already incredible atmosphere at Twins games.

Emma Truchon is a Blaine, Minnesota native who has been dancing for nearly her entire life. She spent four years on the Blaine Fall Dance Team and trained and competed at Charliz Balicao Dance Company, building a strong foundation in a variety of dance styles. Emma's favorite part of performing is connecting with others and bringing excitement to every audience. She is thrilled to be a member of the inaugural Minnesota Twins Rally Dancers and can't wait to bring her passion for performing, energy, and enthuasiasm to Target Field.

Jasmine Walters grew up in Woodbury, Minnesota where she’s spent many years pursuing her passion for dance. She was a member of the Woodbury Dance Team and trained and competed at Emerge Performing Arts, where she gained valuable experience across a variety of dance styles. Jasmine looks forward to making meaningful connections within the Twins community and cannot wait to spread positivity, joy, and inspiration throughout the ballpark. Jasmine is honored and excited to be an inaugural member of the Minnesota Twins Rally Dancers and is eager to bring enthusiasm, performance, and memorable experiences to fans all season long.

Charliz Heimerman, a Blaine, Minnesota native and owner of Charliz Balicao Dance Company, brings extensive experience across the dance industry, working with studio, high school, collegiate, and professional dancers. After 15 years of training at Larkin Dance Studio, she continued her dance career at The University of St. Thomas, where she contributed to two collegiate national championship titles in jazz and hip-hop. Charliz continued her professional career as a Minnesota Vikings Cheerleader from 2021 to 2024, performing alongside nationally recognized artists including Flo Rida and T-Pain while also choreographing productions, showcase performances, audition pieces, and on-field routines. Simultaneously, she served as the Varsity Assistant Coach for the Benilde-St. Margaret’s Dance Team. Today, she serves as a choreographer for the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders and as the Coach and Creative Director of the Minnesota Twins Rally Dancers.

Born and raised in Prior Lake, Minnesota, Casey Rush has been a lifelong dancer and Minnesota sports fan. She grew up dancing competitively at local dance studios and on her high school dance team, helping lead Prior Lake to the program's first state tournament berth in school history, while building technique across countless styles, from ballet to hip hop and everything in between. After high school, Casey continued her dance career with St. Catherine University and a local all-star dance team, competing at Nationals and Worlds before becoming a seven-year member and two-year captain of the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders. Throughout her career, Casey has performed alongside artists such as T-Pain, Ludacris, Tyler Hubbard, Vanilla Ice, and Flo Rida, and represented the Vikings both nationally and internationally in London, Canada, Australia, and Poland. She is thrilled to serve as the inaugural Coach and Program Director of the Minnesota Twins Rally Dancers.