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 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!
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Specifications |
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Filming Requirements |
● Subject should be well lit ● Full body should be visible in frame ● Consider filming horizontally for the best angle ● Female Attire: Black Sports Bra or Tank Top & Black Shorts ● Male Attire: All black attire Videos do not need to be professionally filmed or edited |
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Introduction Required Skill Demonstration: Required Elements |
Intro: Name, Age, Hometown, Studio/Team and Brief Dance Background Answer the following questions: 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? Remember to present yourself authentically 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) Dancer may repeat a skill if necessary, not exceeding a maximum of two attempts |
30 second minimum, 3 minute maximum Film continuously in one take Turn combination should be a minimum of 3 8 counts |
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Skill Demonstration: Optional Elements |
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 |
3 minute maximum |
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Style Combinations Required |
Three (3) 45-second combinations demonstrating different styles: Jazz Pom Hip Hop Dancers may add clothing layers for hip hop demonstration |
30-second minimum, 45-second maximum per style |
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Solo Entry Optional |
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 |
3 minute maximum |