University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Everything you need to know about the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Illinettes!

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA-CHAMPAIGN

Champaign, IL 

COACHING STAFF

Head Dance Coach: Amy Sharwarko

Coach's Contact Info: 

601 E John St, Champaign, IL 61820

E-mail: illinettesdanceteam@gmail.com 

SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: illenettesdanceteam.com 

Team Colors: Orange and Blue

Sports Conference: Big 10

Programs Offered: Dance Team

Social Media Handles: 

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships Offered: Scholarships are not offered at this time. 

TRYOUT INFORMATION

DANCE:

Tryout Dates: Tryouts are in April each year.

Tryout Requirements:

  • Double and triple pirouettes
  • Leaps (regular, second, and reverse)
  • Calypso/capezio
  • Fouette turns

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Competition Involvement: The Illinettes compete at the UCA & UDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Orlando, FL.

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