Rayna Reid knows competition. Best recognized for her fierce, athletic dancing and personality-packed solos, the former comp star has recently brought her talents from Alexandria, Virginia, to the University of Minnesota Dance Team. This month, she’ll be competing in her first Universal Dance Association College National Championship. The stakes are high for Reid’s first UDA […]
Fans of college dance teams are eagerly anticipating the rematch in Division 1A between the University of Minnesota and Ohio State University at this year’s UDA Nationals. Last year, U of M took first in Division 1A Pom and OSU took second; and in Division 1A Jazz, OSU took first and U of M placed […]
Imagine an artist with the technique of a classical ballerina, the jaw-dropping athleticism of a b-girl, the charisma of a musical theater performer and the emotion and fluidity of a contemporary dancer. Now, picture 18 of them performing a routine packed with tough technical skills in perfect synchronization. Seem too good to be true? Not […]
Think it’s all about cheering from the sidelines? Think again! Here’s why you should consider going out for your school’s dance team. #1 You and your teammates will bring out the best in each other. “Being on a dance team has taught me to push myself. My teammates and I motivate each other to grow […]
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I recently came across this video of the University of Minnesota’s Premier Dance Team performing a jazz number. But this isn’t just any jazz routine. The dancers’ precision is ridiculously spot-on and boy do they have some serious technical chops. So, if you think there’s nothing more to dance teams than poms and high-energy routines, […]
The University of Minnesota-Minneapolis Dance Team at a football game (John Prosek) Picture this: You’re a rookie on your school’s dance team and about to perform at the season’s first football game. As you head for the sidelines, you’re met with a deafening roar from the thousands of fans who have filled the stadium. It’s […]