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Dance Team
The UTRGV Dance Team was established to bring a high level of performance entertainment and spirit to the Vaquero community. Combining collegiate athleticism with a professional “pro-dance” style, the team performs at university events and athletic games, energizing the crowd with precision, showmanship, and pride. In addition to serving as spirit ambassadors on campus and in the community, the Dance Team represents UTRGV on the national stage at ADTS, UDA, and NDA College Dance Competitions, showcasing their talent and commitment to excellence. Through teamwork, training, and tradition, the Dance Team plays a vital role in elevating the game day experience and promoting Vaquero pride.
Requirements
Dance Team members are expected to execute Game Day, Jazz, Pom, Contemporary, and Hip Hop performance styles with technique that includes, but is not limited to:
Turns
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Quad Parallel Pirouette (Left)
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Quad Parallel Pirouette (Right)
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À la Seconde Combo (3 eight-count minimum; includes variations in speed, spots, transitions, and leg positions)
Leaps & Jumps
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Calypso
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Grand Jeté / Saut de Chat
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Leap in 2nd
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Ring Leap/Firebird
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Surprise Leap
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Switch Leap
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Switch Tilt
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Toe Touch
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Turning Disc/Russian
Acro & Tricks
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Front Handspring
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Headspring
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Kip-up
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Side Aerial (Right or Left)
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Walkover (Front or Back)
Optional Technical Skills
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Front Aerial
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Rubberband
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Scorpion
- Other skills not listed
Dance Preferences
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540
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Needle / Needle Turn
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Other Acrobatic Skills
Dance Team Tryouts
View additional requirements, information, and frequently asked questions on the Dance Team Tryouts page.
For more information on tryouts, email the Spirit Program at spirit@utrgv.edu.
Interested in joining the UTRGV Dance Team?
Filling out the interest form is your first step toward joining a high-energy dance team that blends collegiate athleticism with pro-dance style, while performing at athletic games, and campus and community events showcasing Vaquero pride.
