Michigan Dance Team Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the time commitment like?
A: We practice on average 10-20 hours per week throughout the entire year with two hours of strength and conditioning each week. When competition season approaches, we often schedule extra practice time. In addition to practice time we are at every home football and basketball game. We also perform at various other athletic events, performances, and pep rallies.
A: We practice on average 10-20 hours per week throughout the entire year with two hours of strength and conditioning each week. When competition season approaches, we often schedule extra practice time. In addition to practice time we are at every home football and basketball game. We also perform at various other athletic events, performances, and pep rallies.
Q: Does the team practice in the summer?
A: Yes. We attend UDA college dance team camp in early August and sometime we will practice a few days before camp. The team also practices twice a day for two weeks before school starts.
A: Yes. We attend UDA college dance team camp in early August and sometime we will practice a few days before camp. The team also practices twice a day for two weeks before school starts.
Q: How many members do you take on the team?
A: Our roster size is 27 members. When candidates audition, they are scored against a predetermined scale and awarded points based on their abilities in each area. All current members must audition each year.
A: Our roster size is 27 members. When candidates audition, they are scored against a predetermined scale and awarded points based on their abilities in each area. All current members must audition each year.
Q: Does the Michigan Dance Team compete?
A: Yes, every year we attend the Universal Dance Association collegiate nationals in Orlando, Florida. We have placed in the top 10 for the last 15 consecutive years.
A: Yes, every year we attend the Universal Dance Association collegiate nationals in Orlando, Florida. We have placed in the top 10 for the last 15 consecutive years.
Q: What if I've never had dance team experience?
A: Members on our team are studio dancers, rhythmic gymnasts, cheerleaders, as well as dance team members.
A: Members on our team are studio dancers, rhythmic gymnasts, cheerleaders, as well as dance team members.
Q: Are dance majors allowed to be on the team?
A: Yes. We welcome all majors, all years, even grad students. All students enrolled at the University of Michigan are eligible to audition for the team.
A: Yes. We welcome all majors, all years, even grad students. All students enrolled at the University of Michigan are eligible to audition for the team.
Q: Once you make the team, are you on it for good?
A: No. Once you are selected for the team, you become a member until the first day of the next spring tryout The entire team must then re-audition in spring.
A: No. Once you are selected for the team, you become a member until the first day of the next spring tryout The entire team must then re-audition in spring.
Q: If I do dance team, will I have time to participate in anything else?
A: This totally depends on you. Dance takes up a considerable amount of time, but many of the members on the team are involved in campus activities and/or part-time jobs.
