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Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Everything you need to know about the Western Michigan University Broncos!

Nov 18, 2019 by Varsity TV
Western Michigan University

Everything you need to know about the Western Michigan University Broncos!

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Kalamazoo, MI 


COACHING STAFF

Head Dance Coach: 

Coach's Contact Info: Ashley Counterman

1903 Western Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Office: (269) 387-3343

Cell: (269) 387-3343

E-mail: wmudtcoachashley@gmail.com 


SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: wmudt.blogspot.com 

Team Colors: Brown, Gold

Team Mascot: Broncos

Sports Conference: Mid-American Conference

Programs Offered: Dance Team


Social Media Handles: 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships Offered: Scholarships are not offered at this time.


TRYOUT INFORMATION

DANCE:

Clinic & Tryout Dates: Clinics are in January/February. Tryouts are the first weekend of May.

Tryout Requirements: 

  • Tripe pirouette, coupe turns (doubles/triples)
  • High battements/kicks (kickline)
  • Turning calypso leap, turning straight leg leap, grande jetes
  • Leap in second/side-leaps
  • Foutee/A la seconde turns
  • Turning leg holds, ariels, switch leaps
  • Leg extensions, additional variations of leaps, advanced turning sequences


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

Program National Championship Titles:

Dance Division 1A Open: 2007