Western Michigan University

Everything you need to know about the Western Michigan University Broncos!

WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Kalamazoo, MI 

COACHING STAFF

Head Dance Coach: 

Coach's Contact Info: Ashley Counterman

1903 Western Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Office: (269) 387-3343

Cell: (269) 387-3343

E-mail: wmudtcoachashley@gmail.com 

SPIRIT SQUAD DETAILS

Website: wmudt.blogspot.com 

Team Colors: Brown, Gold

Team Mascot: Broncos

Sports Conference: Mid-American Conference

Programs Offered: Dance Team

Social Media Handles: 

• Instagram: @wmudanceteam 
• Twitter: @wmu_danceteam

SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Scholarships Offered: Scholarships are not offered at this time.

TRYOUT INFORMATION

DANCE:

Clinic & Tryout Dates: Clinics are in January/February. Tryouts are the first weekend of May.

Tryout Requirements: 

• Tripe pirouette, coupe turns (doubles/triples)
• High battements/kicks (kickline)
• Turning calypso leap, turning straight leg leap, grande jetes
• Leap in second/side-leaps
• Foutee/A la seconde turns
• Turning leg holds, ariels, switch leaps
• Leg extensions, additional variations of leaps, advanced turning sequences

Competition Involvement: The dance team competes at the NCA & NDA College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship in Daytona, FL.

Program National Championship Titles:

Dance Division 1A Open: 2007