The Coastal Carolina Dance Team is comprised of 16-18 dancers with backgrounds in jazz, ballet, hip-hop and even gymnastics. The team cheers and dances along the sidelines of all home football games and performs halftime routines at home men's and women's basketball games. The majority of the routines the team performs are jazz and pom. Members of the team dedicate time to the community, making appearances at other University-sponsored activities and events in around the Grand Strand. The team proudly supports Coastal Carolina athletics teams by bringing spirit and enthusiasm to games and special events.
2016-17 Coastal Carolina Dance Team Tryouts
Pre-Tryout Clinic -- April 15, 2016 -- 6-8 p.m. (HTC Center)
Team Tryouts -- April 16-17, 2016 (Williams-Brice Recreation Center)
Complete 2016-17 Dance Team Tryout Information
Coastal Carolina Dance Team Frequently Asked Questions
How often do you practice and for how long?
o The team will practices two-four times a week for 2 hours each practice as well as morning workouts 2 times a week.
What are the expectations for being on this team?
- Attendance at all practices
-Mandatory study hall
-Mandatory workouts with a CCU trainer
- Attendance at all football and basketball games (including all tournament games.)
- Attendance at assigned or requested appearances
- All fundraisers
- August 5 arrival for the fall semester
- Staying longer or coming back earlier at winter break
How many women are on the team?
o The team consists of 16-18 dancers
Are practices mandatory?
All practices are mandatory. Being on the team is a full-time commitment. School first, Dance Team second.
Where do you perform?
o We perform at all home football games, basketball games, CCU rallies and events, guest appearances and more.
How much is it to be on the team?
o Fundraising is how we receive most of our money. You will be expected to pay your own camp fee and for your warm-up.
Are there summer commitments?
o Summer commitments include summer practice, workouts, and camp starting with an August 5th move in day.
Are incoming freshmen allowed to tryout?
o Yes, as long as you are admitted into the school. Please email a copy of your acceptance letter to the coach prior to April 15.
Are there scholarships available?
o We do not have scholarships available to team members; however, we have numerous types of fundraising projects to help pay for certain dance team expenses.
What does Coastal Carolina require academically in order to be a part of the team?
o Team members must complete at least 15 credits each semester and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 or above.
When are tryouts?
o 2016-2017 tryouts will be held April 16-17, 2016.
What do I need to wear to tryouts?
o Crop tops and dance shorts are required. Take this tryout as a professional dance team tryout. We also expect everyone to look game-day ready. (Make-up, hair done nicely, etc.)
What elements are required at tryouts?
o Everyone will be taught a dance consisting of the following elements: pom, kick, jazz, and hip-hop. Technical skills must be performed individually along with a one minute solo. See the tryout form for more information.
Do you accept video tryouts?
o We would prefer to see all potential team members in person but if the tryout dates conflict with prior commitments, we do allow a video tryout. Contact the Coach, Marla Sage at msage@coastal.edu for all the necessary elements to be included in the video as well as a deadline.
Do you have a pre-tryout clinic?
o Yes on Friday April 15 6-8pm at the HTC Center. This is a great time to come in and work on your skills on the arena floor before you are in front of judges. It is also a great time to ask questions you may have about the team or tryouts. No current dance team members will be present so it also is nice to feel like everyone there is on the same page with the same questions and concerns. The cost of the clinic is $20 due upon arrival and also includes your audition fee.
Are you competitive or performance-based team?
o We are a performance team for football and basketball games as well as throughout campus and the community for University activities. We compete at camp in August.
For more information on the Coastal Carolina Dance Team, email Marla Sage at msage@coastal.edu.
