CRIMSON GIRLS RECRUITMENT
Interested in joining the Washington State University Crimson Girls? Learn more about the recruitment process, video requirements and what it means to represent Cougar Nation.
DEAR FUTURE COUGS
Thank you for your interest in the 2027-28 Washington State University Crimson Girls Dance Team. Our team is the official dance team of WSU Spirit, which is composed of Crimson Girls, Cheer, and the Butch T. Cougar mascot program, under WSU Athletics. The main objectives of our team are to compete nationally at the highest level, support intercollegiate athletics and sports programming, and represent WSU Cougar Nation with the utmost pride.
This year, your submission will require a $25 submission fee, which will be accepted HERE. Your video submissions should be aligned with the NDCA Common College Dance Recruiting Guidelines which are outlined below.
Once your submission fee and videos are received, please allow 4 - 6 weeks for review and information on next steps. For more information or questions about recruiting, please email Assistant Coach Kennedy Cooks at kennedy.cooks@wsu.edu.
Best of luck and GO COUGS!
WHAT TO EXPECT
01 — SUBMIT
Complete the recruitment form and submit the $25 recruitment fee.
02 — SHOW US YOUR SKILLS
Submit your required video elements following the recruitment guidelines.
03 — WE REVIEW
Allow 4–6 weeks for the coaching staff to review your submission.
04 — NEXT STEPS
Selected candidates will receive information regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.
VIDEO REQUIREMENTS
FILMING REQUIREMENTS
- Film in a well-lit space
- Your full body should remain visible
- Horizontal filming is recommended
- Videos do not need to be professionally filmed or edited
- Film continuously in one take where indicated
- Remember to present yourself authentically
ATTIRE
Female: Black sports bra or tank top and black shorts
Male: All-black attire
What to Include in Your Video
- Name
- Age
- Hometown
- Studio/Team
- Brief Dance Background
- Why do you want to be on a college dance team?
- Why do you think you would be a good candidate for a college dance team?
- What is your intended major?
Right Pirouettes:
- Triple (3) Parallel
- Quadruple (4) Parallel
- Quintuple (5) Parallel
Left Pirouettes:
- Triple (3) Parallel
A la Seconde Turn Combinations:
- Showcase a la seconde turns in any combo. Use any variation of changing spots, floats, variation in arm and leg position, speed, pirouette and other technical elements added in.
Jumps/Leaps:
- Right open second leap
- Right calypso or Turning Jete Attitude
- Switch leaps - minimum 2 (any variation - regular switch leap, switch tilt, switch arabesque, switch open, either side)
- Single toe touch
- Double toe touch
Flexibility
- Side tilt
- Penche
- Leg turn (any variation)
Acro
- Walkover (front or back)
- Side aerial (right and left)
Film continuously in one take
Turn combination should be a minimum of 3 8 counts
Dancer may repeat a skill if necessary, not exceeding a maximum of two attempts
- Front aerial
- Standing back tuck
- Back Handspring
- Headspring
- Kip up
- Rubberband
- Scorpion
- Advanced specialty skills of choice
Please be sure to include only skills that you can safely and confidently execute to demonstrate your skill range
Three (3) 45-second combinations demonstrating different styles:
- Jazz
- Pom
- Hip Hop
Dancers may add clothing layers for hip hop demonstration
One (1) solo performance of any style
Can be filmed in a studio or submitted from a competition, as long as it’s within at least 6 months of submission