From Regan Hunsaker, SUU Athletics
Showcase
March 21, 2025
6:30 PM
America First Event Center
Free Admission
The SUU Dance Team will perform routines from this season for all fans to enjoy!
Dance Clinic
March 22, 2025
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
America First Event Center
Spring Dance Clinic Registration Link: https://forms.gle/
$50 cash or venmo
Dance Tryouts
April 4-5, 2025
Check in at 4 PM
April 4 4:30-8 PM
April 5 9 AM- 2 PM (Times are approximate, cuts will be made throughout the tryout)
America First Event Center
Tryout Registration Link: https://forms.gle/
$40 cash or Venmo
What to Bring to Tryouts:
-Any documents that didn’t upload to the google registration form
-$40 cash or venmo
-Dance shoes and hip hop shoes
-Water and snacks
We are looking for advanced level technique, performance quality, and stage presence. Each dancer must be prepared to perform combinations incorporating primarily pom, jazz, and hip hop styles. Dancers are expected to demonstrate consistency, control, and entertainment value. Team members must also be familiar with cheerleading arm motions and be able to work with pom poms. Please come in fitted clothing and performance ready {full hair and make-up}. We are looking for an overall clean, mature collegiate look.
Required skills include:
Advanced flexibility
Jumps and Leaps: toe touch, switch tilt, ninja
Turns: quad pirouette, advanced a la seconde turns (changing spots, floats, etc.)
Specialty Skills: kip up, front headspring, front handspring, aerial (either side)
Movement: Precise, strong, and dynamic movement
Performance: Ability to pick up choreography quickly and engage the audience in performances
Time Commitment:
Work Week: TBA
Practice time: 6-10 Hours per week
Performances: All home football, volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball games, gymnastic meets, and other appearances.
The team competes at Nationals in the Spring.
Member Requirements:
Must be full-time SUU student {12 semester hours}
Maintain at least a 2.5 GPA.
All members must be willing to be positive role models, participate in school & community service, and be involved in a regular fitness program.
The Southern Utah University Dance Team is the officially recognized Dance Team for the university. The team performs and supports the SUU Athletic Department throughout the season. They, along with the cheer and stunt team, make up the Spirit Team. The dance team cheers on the sidelines at the required athletic events. SUU covers costs associated with participating such as, warm-ups, shoes, uniforms and practice gear. Dance team members will be responsible for the cost of camp and competition expenses. The dance team will be made up of 12-20 members.
Contact Information:
Email: [email protected]