The Albert Lea jazz dance team competes at the Big Nine Conference meet in Albert Lea on Saturday. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The Albert Lea dance team hosted the Big Nine Conference dance meet Saturday at Albert Lea High School. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Pictured is the Albert Lea jazz dance squad, which participated in the meet after the kick competition. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The Albert Lea varsity kick team was the last to compete out of the Big Nine teams. Faribault captured the first-place prize in both the kick and jazz competitions. - Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune