Denver Nuggets Sign First Male Dancer for 2026-27 Season
The Denver Nuggets dance team has made history by signing its first male dancer, LaRay Garner, for the 2026-27 season. The team held its final auditions on Saturday, and Garner was announced as one of the 19 dancers to make the squad.
Garner, an instructor at Anthem Live Studios in Colorado Springs and a dancer with the Denver-based International Dance Crew CO, was seen collapsing to the floor in joy as his name was called. The other dancers crowded around him and celebrated.
The arduous process of making the team started with preliminary auditions on July 24. A training camp for finalists took place last week, involving rehearsals and interviews.
The Denver Nuggets are coming off a recent loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, 110-98, on May 1. They have lost their last two games and are in a slump.
What happened?
LaRay Garner was announced as one of the 19 dancers to make the Denver Nuggets dance team for the 2026-27 season. He is the first male dancer in the team's history.
Why it matters for Denver Nuggets
The signing of Garner marks a significant milestone for the Denver Nuggets dance team. It shows that the team is committed to diversity and inclusion.
What comes next?
The Denver Nuggets dance team will begin rehearsals for the 2026-27 season soon. Garner will be a part of the team and will perform at games and other events.
Garner is an experienced dancer and instructor. He has worked with various dance crews and studios in the Denver area. He is excited to be a part of the Denver Nuggets dance team and to perform at games and other events.
The Denver Nuggets dance team is known for its high-energy performances. They perform at games, parades, and other events throughout the season. The team is made up of talented dancers who are passionate about their craft.
Garner is looking forward to being a part of the team and to performing at games and other events. He is excited to be a part of the Denver Nuggets organization and to contribute to the team's success.
The Denver Nuggets dance team has made history by signing its first male dancer, LaRay Garner, for the 2026-27 season. The team held its final auditions on Saturday, and Garner was announced as one of the 19 dancers to make the squad.
Garner is an experienced dancer and instructor. He has worked with various dance crews and studios in the Denver area. He is excited to be a part of the Denver Nuggets dance team and to perform at games and other events.
The Denver Nuggets dance team is known for its high-energy performances. They perform at games, parades, and other events throughout the season. The team is made up of talented dancers who are passionate about their craft.
Garner is looking forward to being a part of the team and to performing at games and other events. He is excited to be a part of the Denver Nuggets organization and to contribute to the team's success.






