Marquette University Athletics
Marquette Dance Team Information
2/7/2025 1:28:00β―PM | Dance
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The Marquette University dance team (MUDT) specializes in pom, jazz, hip-hop, kick dance styles that are showcased in front of thousands of fans at Marquette University men's and women's basketball games.
Members of the team will have the opportunity to be a part of the excitement of Marquette Athletics and the BIG EAST Conference. From cheering on our basketball teamsΒ with chants of WE ARE MARQUETTE in front of thousands of fans at Fiserv Forum and the Al McGuire Center, to taking part in one of the many winning MU athletic programs, you will have the chance to be a part of the Blue & Gold family. As a member of the Marquette Spirit Squad, you will become a part of a team that embodies the tradition that is Marquette University.
MUDT also makes appearances representing the University at various alumni, athletics, charitable and public relations events. In addition, you will have the chance to travel to BIG EAST Conference and NCAA basketball tournament sites and appear on television in front of a national audience!
- MUDT is a highly visible and enthusiastic group of student-athletes selected to support the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics and serve as student ambassadors by appearing at athletic and university functions and various community events.Β
- Members must be full-time students at Marquette University (12 semester hours) pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree. Each member must carry andΒ maintainΒ a 2.0Β cumulative grade point average and must pass 12 hours or more each semester.Β
- Members are encouraged to schedule classes during the morning and afternoon. The Marquette Spirit Squad practices in the evenings at the Al McGuire Center. Therefore, it is recommended that members do their bestΒ to avoid schedulingΒ eveningΒ classesΒ toΒ minimizeΒ conflicts with practices, games, and other spirit squad activities.Β
- MUDT performs at all men's and women's basketball home games.Β A select group of team membersΒ have the opportunity toΒ travel to the men's and women's BIG EAST Conference tournaments and NCAA tournament sites.Β
- Members of the squad receive practice gear, warm-ups, travelΒ gearΒ and shoes. UniformsΒ andΒ pomsΒ are also provided at no cost. Additionally, we will work alongside a strength and conditioning coach to ensure our athletes are staying healthyβ―and strong during the entirety of the season.Β
- MUDT is one of the top programs in the BIG EAST Conference and involves a major time commitment from all members. The team spends approximately three days perΒ week in preparationΒ for games and events, as well asΒ participatingΒ in aβ―strength and conditioning program.Β
- Athletes must register using this link: open through Saturday, April 11 -Β Marquette University Spirit Squad Clinics
- AllΒ admittedΒ incomingΒ freshmenΒ and transfer students, as well as current Marquette University students. Current and transfer students MUST have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0Β
- Strong commitment to Marquette University AthleticsΒ
- Prior dance team experience (either high school team or studio)Β
- Strongβ―showmanship, gamedayΒ presence,Β and crowd-leading abilityΒ
- Sharp motion techniqueΒ and dance enduranceΒ
- Consistent dance technique,Β maintainedΒ throughout all styles of dance performanceΒ
- Ability to blend with team styleΒ
- Full-time student (12+ credits/semester)Β
- Right, left, and center splitsΒ
- Right, left, and center leapsΒ
- Right and left calypsosΒ
- TripleΒ turns on the right, double turns on the leftΒ
- Turning discsΒ
- Leg holds, both right and leftΒ
- EightΒ turns in secondΒ into a double turnΒ
- Four eight-counts of a kick lineΒ
- Kip-ups, head springsΒ
- Aerials or other gymnastic skillsΒ
- Pop jumpΒ
- Switch leap/ switch pitchΒ
- Leg turnΒ
- Quad + pirouettesΒ
- Changing spot andΒ floatΒ turnsΒ
- Tryout Dates/Times/Details
- Fall 2026-27 Tryout Prep Clinic: Saturday, September 12 fromΒ 12:00pm - 3:30pmΒ at the Al McGuire Center (770 N. 12thΒ St). Check in begins at 11:45am.
- FallΒ tryouts are open toΒ ALLΒ current MU students (including transfer students) - please see information below regarding items to bring to tryouts
- REGISTER FOR OUR TRYOUT PREP CLINIC AND TRYOUTS HERE:Β https://www.muspiritsquadclinics.com/
- Tryout Attire (for tryout prep clinic and tryouts)
- Athletes should wear a plain white top (t-shirt or tank top), with minimal writing, navy athletic shorts, white crew socks, and appropriate athletic shoes. For females,Β gamedayΒ makeup is preferred and hair should be in a low, slicked ponytail out of your face (no 'wispys'). For males, facial hair should be manicured and clean cut
- Tryout Requirements:
Potential Tryout Interview Questions:Β
- How would you describe yourself as a teammate?Β
- How would yourΒ previousΒ coach describe your commitment level?Β
- How would yourΒ previousΒ teammates describe your leadership style?Β
- What is one thing you feel like you will bring to the Marquette University danceβ―team?Β
- Explain a time you did not live up to your team's expectations or program standards,Β and how you handledΒ the situation.Β
- What is an area you would like to develop as an athlete?Β
- Tell us about your favorite high school or studio dance moment.
CONTACT THE COACHES
If you have any specific questions about the Marquette Spirit Squad, tryouts, or team requirements, please reach out to our coaching staff:
