Drexel University Athletics
Spirit Group
WELCOME TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE DREXEL CHEERLEADING AND DANCE TEAMS
Click here to view the 2011-2012 Cheer and Dance Team Roster
Show your Drexel spirit!
It's not too late to be part of this upcoming season!
Fall Open Tryouts
Saturday, September 24, 2011
3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Cozen Court at the Daskalakis Athletic Center
Email spirit@drexel.edu by September 21, 2011 to register.
Open to all students enrolled in Drexel for fall term. Must be able to attend practices every Tuesday and Thursday at 6:30pm and Sunday mornings. Read below for team specific skills.
Cheerleading Team Skills:
Collegiate image and ability to lead a crowd
Strong cheer motions
Advanced stunting skills (coed or all-girl extension, liberty, cupie, heel stretch full down)
Standing back handspring and/or running tumbling pass of choice on a regular cheer floor (not spring)
Jumps (any three)
*Men not experienced in cheerleading or stunting will be judged on general athleticism and potential to learn necessary skills. While all positions are available for women, we are especially looking for fliers at this time.
Dance Team Skills:
Collegiate image and ability to lead a crowd
Ability to learn various styles of choreography quickly (jazz, hip-hop and pom)
Strong cheer motions
Turns
Leaps
Toe touch jumps
These are guidelines for what we seek from candidates, not minimum requirements to try out. The best OVERALL candidates for each team are selected and future potential is also a consideration. Cheerleaders and Dancers appear at every home men's and women's basketball games, travel to tournaments, and compete nationally once a year.
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