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

Social Media Handles: 

• Instagram: @wcudt
• Twitter: @wcudt

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.