BGSU Dance Team
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The mission of the Bowling Green State University Dance Team is to serve as public relations ambassadors of intercollegiate athletics and Bowling Green State University; to uphold, reflect and project the goals and ideals of the University; to inspire fans through spirit, athleticism, leadership and character, and instill tradition, honor, and pride in our University and teams. Through each performance, the Dance Team upholds and reflects the values, traditions, and pride of Bowling Green State University while taking school spirit to a new level of excitement.
Our program values a team culture that is built upon respect and inclusivity. We strive to build positive relationships with one another that resemble a family. Our program also puts a strong emphasis on leadership development to provide members with skills that they will be able to take with them into their futures.
The Dance Team
The Bowling Green State University Dance Team is composed of approximately 18-20 student-athletes who dance a variety of styles including Pom, Jazz and Hip-Hop.
Spirit on Gameday
The Bowling Green State University Dance Team dance at all home football games, home men’s and women’s basketball games and volleyball games. The dance team will also attend select away games including tournament games.
Students First
The BGSU Dance Team puts a strong emphasis on being a student first. All athletes are required to log study hours as well as have their grades checked frequently throughout the semester. Athletes are required to have a GPA of 2.5 or higher to be eligible members of the team.
A nationally competitive dance program
BGSU competes annually at the Universal Dance Association's (UDA) College Nationals. Performing routines in the Jazz Division and Pom division, national team members travel to College Nationals each January to represent BGSU on a national stage.
The team competes in the Jazz division with a select group of dancers who demonstrate technical excellence, performance quality, and strong team chemistry. The Jazz routine requires precision, musicality, and athleticism.
The team also competes in the Pom division with a highly selective group of dancers who exemplify precision, performance quality, and elite technical skills. The Pom routine requires sharp motions, synchronization, visual clarity, and dynamic use of pom technique.
As two of the fastest-growing divisions at the championship, Jazz and Pom continue to attract elite collegiate programs each year. Dancers pursuing a spot on the Nationals teams must exhibit a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and consistent execution of advanced technical skills.
A proud history representing BGSU
Originating in the 1970’s under the reputable BGSU Pommerette name, the legacy of BGSU Dance Team began. The Pommerettes goal was to perform, promote pep and spirit. Initially sponsored by the Alumni Association the Pommerettes participated in halftime shows during the basketball season and at pep rallies. You could easily recognize a Pommerette by her white go-go boots, sequins bow tie and white tuxedo jacket.
The late 1980’s brought a new style to the “traditional” pom team. The Pommerettes began to entertain BGSU fans at halftime of football games and serve as hostesses in the press boxes when not performing. Through the 90's, the Pommerettes continued to promote spirit on the campus and in Bowling Green’s community.
In 1997, the Pommerettes changed their name to what we now know as the BGSU Dance Team.
BGSU Spirit Programs
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419-372-9623
spirit@bgsu.edu
BGSU Dance Team
Updated: 08/06/2026 03:24PM