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Western Carolina University

Western Carolina University

Everything you need to know about the Western Carolina University Paws!

Oct 10, 2019 by Varsity TV
Western Carolina University

Everything you need to know about the Western Carolina University Paws!

WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

Cullowhee, NC 


COACHING STAFF

Head Dance Coach: Shauna Sage

Coach's Contact Info: 

142 Academic-Athletic Center
 Morehead, KY 40351 


Office: (828) 421-7762


Cell : (828) 421-7762

E-mail: sage@wcu.edu 


SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: catamountsports.com 

Team Colors: Purple, Gold

Team Mascot: Paws

Sports Conference: Southern Conference

Programs Offered: Dance Team

Summer Camp Training: Yes

Summer Camp Training Program: NCA College Camp


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SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships Offered: Scholarships are not offered at this time. 

TRYOUT INFORMATION

DANCE:

Tryout Dates: Tryouts are in April each year.

Tryout Requirements:

  • Timed mile run
  • Leaps (both directions), switch leap, and leap in second
  • Calypso
  • Double turns (both directions)
  • Triple Turn (strong direction)
  • Turns in second combination (one 8 count)
  • Toe touch
  • Performance of a choreographed Pom routine
  • Performance of a choreographed Hip Hop routine
  • Performance of a choreographed Contemporary routine
  • Interview

Competition Involvement: The dance team competes at the NCA & NDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Daytona, FL.