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San Antonio Spurs dance team rebounds after 7-year break

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The city may still be processing its Finals loss, but the San Antonio Spurs are giving locals a reason to get excited again. After a seven-year absence, the team is bringing back the iconic Silver Dancers for the 2026-27 NBA season.

The Spurs abruptly disbanded the all-woman squad in 2018, reportedly due to a lack of interest. But the decision was met with public scrutiny, with many questioning if it was a response to the #MeToo movement, then at its national peak.

Rosalyn Jones, who founded the Silver Dancers in 1991, took issue with that narrative. In a 2018 interview with the Washington Post, she said the choreographer had not received any complaints about the entertainment value of the team and defended their record of community involvement.

Whatever the reason, the Spurs replaced the crew with the co-ed Hype Squad, a move soon copied by other NBA franchises like the Dallas Mavericks, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Toronto Raptors.

Now, both the Hype Squad and the Silver Dancers will be pumping up crowds.

“We’re always looking for ways to make the Spurs game-day experience more exciting and engaging for our fans,” said Jordan Mandelkorn, Vice President of Marketing, Creative & Retail for Spurs Sports & Entertainment, in a release. “The Silver Dancers and Hype Squad each bring their own energy, skillset, and connection to our fans, and we’re excited to expand our entertainment lineup in a way that reflects the spirit of the Spurs both on the court and in the community.”

The Silver Dancers will make appearances at select home games and community events throughout the 2026-27 season. But the clock is ticking for those who want to step out onto the court. Submissions to join the dance team and the Hype Squad are only open through June 28.

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COMING ATTRACTIONS

Screen-free kids play space to open first San Antonio location

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Hyper Kidz is opening its first San Antonio location.

An upcoming entertainment space will soon give San Antonio kids a reason to unplug. Hyper Kidz, a national franchise known for its analog approach to play, plans to open its first Alamo City location in the Leon Creek Shopping Center at 6808 Huebner Rd.

The company was founded to give kids an engaging alternative to screens. The founders, one of whom is trained as a children’s psychotherapist, say that unstructured play can help “develop and enhance children’s social skills, critical and analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, fine and gross motor skills, and social etiquette.”

At the complex, kids can frolic through dozens of activities on soft foam equipment designed with slow-moving parts. Although the company has not released details on the 14,654-square-foot facility, attractions can include revolving rides, ball pits, slides, balloon houses, and obstacle courses.

Although the space is made for high-energy fun, parents are able to relax knowing the playgrounds meet high safety standards. Hyper Kidz is also split into three age zones, so big kids don’t topple toddlers and younger children.

Each location also includes a parents’ area with comfortable seating and snacks and private rooms for nursing mothers. Party rooms are also available for birthdays and other celebrations.

Although Hyper Kidz has announced the San Antonio location, it has not revealed the official opening date. According to Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filings, the renovation is set to be finished in October. A request for more information was not immediately returned.

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