A Team Of True Competitors: Iowa Central Community College Dance

Posted April 7, 2021

With roadblocks and never-ending changes, Iowa Central Dance kept pushing forward on their road to the 2021 NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer & Dance Championship. They have been competing at the event since 2010 and after placing 3rd in 2019, they are ready and hopeful to bring home the title this year!

Their head coach is Cassidy Vermeer, who was on the program's first competitive team back in 2007. The assistant coach is Stephanie Hood! The college is located in Fort Dodge, Iowa and this year they will be competing in Team Performance and Hip Hop at the 2021 NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer & Dance Championship!

WATCH: Iowa Central Dance Team Performance 2019 Finals

"Here on Iowa Central dance team, our motto has always been 'Persistence, Passion, Pride' and I think that this team has embodied these characteristics exceptionally!" said assistant coach Stephanie Hood. "I feel that we have a true team of competitors. They show up every day humble enough to take every critique and do what is best for the team, regardless of their role on the team. They are incredibly selfless teammates and genuinely hard workers. As a team, our goals were to enhance our endurance, persevere through all of our trials from covid, remain competitive in our categories at the state and national levels, and keep our family dynamic!"

"Persistence, Passion, Pride" -Iowa Central Motto

"This year was truly a sink or swim test," said Hood. "Their ability to attack every problem with teamwork, grace, and poise has been astonishing and inspiring to say the least! As coaches, we couldn’t be prouder of our team! We want to go out there and win a national title, but whether we win or lose, we will always be so proud of our girls!"

Be sure to tune in to Varsity TV tomorrow to cheer on Iowa Central Dance as they compete in the Team Performance division at 1:43 PM EST at the 2021 NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer & Dance Championship!

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