How often do you practice during the summer?

The BGSU dancers practice over the summer break. Most practices are on the weekends and are held on the BGSU campus. Generally, there will be 4 weekend practices leading up to dance camp in early August. 

All dancers are required to move back to campus three days prior to classes starting for two-a-day practices.  For a listing of summer practices in 2007, click here now.

 When are practices during school?

The BGSU Dancers practice three days a week, two - two and half hours a day.  Practices are held on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.  Dancers are also required to attend 2.5 hours of weight training sessions and 2 hours of study tables a week Dance Team at BGSU is an 18-20 hour a week commitment.

 When do we perform?

The BGSU cheerleaders & Dance Team perform at all home football and basketball games regardless of class breaks, holidays.  The BGSU Cheerleaders & Dance Team also perform at various other events on campus.

 What are the costs?

The largest cost to being of part of the BGSU dance program is time.  Dance Team at BGSU is very demanding.
 
The University Dance budget pays for most uniforms, practice clothes, shoes, equipment, warm-ups, and all travel expenses.  Dancers fundraise for competition and camp expenses not covered through the budget. 
Sometimes squad members will elect to purchase additional items and pictures, however those purchases are generally not required.

 What about freshman tryouts?

Incoming freshman and BGSU transfer students are eligible to tryout at our April tryout for the next academic year.  At the time of tryouts the applicant must be able to present proof that they have been accepted to BGSU.  At the completion of tryouts, should the applicant make the team, the position on the team is contingent upon enrolling in classes by no later then August 3, 2007.  Should a student not be registered for classes by that date, their spot on the team will be forfeited.