About Us

The Michigan Dance Team is a competitive dance group that aims to represent and support The University of Michigan positively through spirit. The team was founded 20 years ago and is currently the highest ranked division 1A college dance team in the state. The team is currently composed of 16 undergraduate girls from a variety of majors who share a passion for dance. The Michigan Dance Team is considered a Club Sport, which means that we are a self-run team led by the Leadership Team.  The Leadership Team consists of five (5) team-elected members: Senior Captain, Junior Captain, Treasurer, Production Officer, and Special Events Officer.  You can find the team supporting U of M Athletics at many varsity sporting events including all Men's home basketball games and home football games. The team also supports the University and its students at other campus events throughout the year. Additionally, the Michigan Dance Team represents the University outside of campus at the Universal Dance Association's (UDA) National Cheer and Dance Team Competition held in Orlando, Florida every January. In 2006, the Michigan Dance Team took home 8th place for division 1A dance and 4th in the Big Ten. The dance team loves being a part of Michigan Athletics and is thankful for every chance they get to represent the University and bring spirit to its students.
 
 

Recent Accomplishments
UDA College Dance Team National Championship, January 2006 (Orlando, Florida)
  • 8th place division 1A dance (jazz)
 
 
UDA Summer Camp, August 2005 (Northwestern University)
  • 5th place division 1A Home Routine
  • Superior Trophy for individual accomplishment
  • Members Nicole B., Chelsey F., Nikki H., Leslie M., Erin P., Kim S., and Rachal S. invited to audition for UDA staff
 
UDA College Dance Team National Championship, January 2005 (Orlando, Florida)
  • 10th place division 1A dance (Advance to Finals)
  • 13th place division 1A hip-hop
 

UDA Summer Camp, August 2004 (University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee)

  • 3rd place division 1A Home Routine

  • Most Improved Program Trophy

  • Superior Trophy for individual accomplishment

  • Members Ashlee B., Alana C., Caitlin G., Ashley K., Nikki H., Elizabeth F., and Justina D. invited to audition for UDA staff
 

UDA College Dance Team National Championship, January 2004 (Orlando, Florida)

  • 13th place division 1A dance
 
 

UDA Summer Camp, August 2003 (Bowling Green State University)

  • 1st place division 1A Home Routine

  • 1st place division 1A Fight Song Competition

  • Superior Trophy for individual accomplishment

  • Members Alana C., Justina D., Ashley K., Kelly K., and Elizabeth F. invited to audition for UDA staff

 
 

UDA College Dance Team Nationals Championship, January 2003 (Orlando, Florida)

  • 10th place division 1A dance (Advance to Finals)