Chanticleer Girls
The Chanticleer Girls are an integral part of Coastal Carolina University's spirit program. The Chanticleer Girls are the public face of CCU Spirit. Together with the Chanticleer Regiment Marching band and Teal Team, the Chanticleer Girls provide a great game day experience. The CCU Chanticleer Girls have consistently portrayed an image of class, sophistication and cutting edge choreography that is befitting the greatness of Coastal Carolina University athletics. The Chanticleer Girls loyally support CCU Athletics at all home football games, men's and women's basketball games and all home baseball games as well as other sporting events, and university events. They also appear at numerous athletic fundraising, alumni, philanthropic and community events. The Chanticleer Girls are truly dance athletes with the mission of providing the best game day experience and showing our Chanticleer pride.
Coastal Carolina Dance Team Tryout Prep Clinic (October 4, 2026 January 17, 2027 February 28, 2027)
2027-28 Coastal Carolina Dance Team Final Tryouts (April 2027)
Please email coach Marla Sage at msage@coastal.edu if you are interested in trying out.
- Tryouts are done in 2 rounds. Round 1 is a video tryout the month of March.
- Final candidates are selected from clinics or Round 1 auditions.
- Final tryouts are held in April. You must attend in person if selected to proceed to finals.
- Finals begin on a Friday at 5pm and end on that Sunday at 1pm.
Forms required for those invited to final tryouts:
- Application
- Acceptance letter from CCU
- Headshot and full body photo
- Copy of Drivers License
- Copy of Insurance card (front and back)
WHO: Anyone who attends Coastal Carolina University, incoming freshmen, and transfer students that have been selected either from a clinic or Round 1 video tryouts
WHAT TO WEAR: Crop top and shorts, performance-ready hair and makeup, jazz shoes or sneakers.
Required skills:
Center Technique:
- Right, left, and center splits
- Double and triple pirouettes on the right and left
- Turn combination
- Toe Touch
Across the floor:
- Split leaps right and left
- Center leap right and left
- Switch leaps right and left
- Turning disk
- A special skill of your choice will need to be presented on day two. This could be anything not asked to see during tryouts. Some examples may include acrobatics, different jumps, a series of turns, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often do you practice and for how long?
- The team practices 3-4 times a week for two (2.5) hours each practice. The team also holds workouts three (3) times a week.
What are the expectations for being on this team?
- Attendance at all practices
- Mandatory study hall
- Mandatory workouts with a CCU strength coach
- Attendance at all football and basketball games (including all tournament games)
- Attendance at assigned or requested appearances
- All fundraisers
- Attend early arrival for the fall semester
- Staying longer or coming back earlier at Thanksgiving, winter and spring breaks
How many women are on the team?
- 18-26
Are practices mandatory?
- All practices are mandatory. Being on the team is a full-time commitment. School first and Dance Team second.
Where do you perform?
- We perform at all home football games, basketball games, baseball games, CCU rallies and events, as well as making guest appearances.
Are there summer commitments?
- Summer commitments include early arrival, summer practice, workouts, and workweek starting around the start of August.
Are incoming freshmen allowed to tryout?
- Yes, as long as you are admitted into the school. Please email a copy of your acceptance letter to the coach before April 1.
What does Coastal Carolina require academically in order to be a part of the team?
- Team members must complete at least 12 credits each semester and maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above.
When are tryouts?
- We try to always host final tryouts in April. Round 1 video tryouts are held the month of March
What do I need to wear to tryouts?
- Crop tops and dance shorts are required. We also expect everyone to look gameday ready. (Make-up, hair done nicely, etc.)
What elements are required at tryouts?
- Everyone will be taught routines consisting of the following elements: pom, kick, and jazz. Technical skills must be performed individually. See the above schedule for more information.
Do you accept video tryouts?
- Yes, for Round 1. All video auditions must be submitted the month of March.
- If you make it to Round 2, you must attend in person tryouts in April to make the team.
Are you a competitive team?
- No, we are a performance team for football, men's and women's basketball and baseball games as well as throughout campus and the community for University activities.
To receive the tryout forms or more information on the Coastal Carolina University Dance Team, email Marla Sage at msage@coastal.edu.
