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Millikin Dance Team
Millikin Dance Team Tryout Information
The Millikin Cheer and Dance teams typically have tryouts in the Spring - late April or early May.
The Cheerleading tryouts will require demonstration of skills – tumbling (not required), jumps (herkie, front hurdler…), a short “cheer dance”, sideline cheers and stunting technique. Stunting groups will be assigned at the clinic.
The Dance Team tryouts will consist of demonstration of skills – turns (double required), axle, toe touch, and leaps. A short routine will also be taught which incorporates 3 styles; jazz, hip hop and pom. Routines will be evaluated according to technique, showmanship, and memory.
The dance team and cheerleaders participate in all home football games, most of the home boys basketball games and some girls basketball games. The dance team and cheerleaders also participate in some fund-raising and special appearances.
We encourage all males and females interested in these teams to tryout.
The Millikin Dance Team consists of approximately 24 members. Dance team performs at athletic events – Men and Women’s basketball home games, football games and other Millikin events such as the Homecoming Talent Show.
Click here to view the roster for 2007-08 and here to view the 2007-08 Cheer & Dance magazine (click here for 2006-07). Click here to see the Big Blue Photo Gallery.
Practice Schedule
The Millikin Dance team practices at a minimum three times
per week. Practices usually are Sunday, Monday and Wednesdays according
to availability of facilities.
Expenses
Millikin Dance Team members are provided uniforms. Dancers are responsible for their camp fees and the
purchase of their own dance shoes deemed acceptable for team
performances.
Dance Camp
Millikin Dance Team members are invited to attend the Universal Dance
Association college camp at Southwest Missouri State.
Competitions
The Millikin Dance team competes against other college teams at the
Universal Dance Association (UDA) dance camp Home Routine Contest. The
Millikin Dance Team received a first-place Open Division trophy which qualified them for UDA Nationals at Summer Camp 2007. The Millikin
Dance Team will also attend area CCIW Conference Competitions.
Fundraising
The Millikin Dance Team fund raise in order to supplement their
budget to offset expenses for uniforms, camps and competitions.
Leadership
The Millikin Dance Team Captains for the 2007-08 year are Stephanie Ethridge, Sarah Bylsma and Amy Gagnon.
Karen Gagnon, Coach
Millikin Dance Team Coach for five years, Millikin Bachelor of Science
in Management and Organizational Leadership, Millikin Dance Minor. Coached
High School Dance Team for six years and competed in the Illinois Drill
Team (IDTA) and Universal Dance Association Competitions. Attended IDTA
State competitions and won several trophies including a second place
in Dance and second place in the Lyrical divisions. Also, received numerous
Superior and Home Routine trophies at UDA Summer Camp.
Contact Information
For more information regarding the Millikin Dance Team, or
any other questions you may have, please contact: Coach Karen Gagnon at kgagnon@millikin.edu
Prospective Student
Request Form
If you are interested in receiving
additional information from Millikin University and the dance team please
complete the attached form and return to:
Millikin University
Attention: Karen Gagnon, Dance Coach-Athletic Dept.
1184 W. Main St.
Decatur, IL 62522-2084