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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

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