The Maryland Dance Team
is a performance squad established to develop dance skills and
technique, entertain at University of Maryland events while developing
personal and social responsibilities and leadership qualities. Each
year 16-20 girls are chosen to be a part of the Maryland Dance Team for
the football and basketball seasons. The team incorporates dance styles
of funk, jazz, cheer dance, and poms into a yearlong experience,
performing with the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band.
Football Season
The team performs at all home football games as well as select away
football games, dancing to the music of the Mighty Sound of Maryland
and cheering on the Terps . The squad also performs during every
half-time show with the Marching Band. As a part of one of
Maryland’s most sacred traditions the dancers take part in
Terrapin Alley, two hours prior to each home football game, and the
Maryland pre-game show. Each game the dancers unveil the Maryland State
Flag for all of Byrd Stadium.
Basketball Season
The Maryland Dance Team dances for the Maryland Men’s Basketball
team at all season home games. During basketball season the squad
incorporates a much more studio-jazz and hip-hop style of dance.
Beyond Football and Basketball
Members of the team are expected to make special appearances at other
athletic events such as wrestling or women’s basketball. Select
member of the squad will be asked to appear at accepted/perspective
student days, alumni events, and recruitment activities. For first-year
members the season begins in early August and ends in May.
The Maryland Dance Team has recently performed at the Orange
and Gator Bowls, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Disneyland,
and University of Maryland Alumni and special events.
Click Here to for University of Maryland "Traditions."
University of Maryland Dance Team
Shadow Program Information
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Our Shadow Program is an opportunity for perspective members to take a closer look at our team - at practice or on game day.
In addition, we would like to get to know you better, so please send us
a short resume that includes your current and previous experience as
well as a picture of yourself.
The following technical skills that are required of ALL girls on the team:
- Double and Triple Pirouettes, Front and Side leaps, and Axel turns (All of these skills must be performed on BOTH sides)
- Flexibility shown on both sides (splits, leg holds)
- Special “tricks” or other skills
We are excited that you are interested in becoming a part of the excellence of the Maryland Dance Team!
Please email Vanessa Walters, our Shadow Program
Coordinator, with any additional questions, and to
set-up your Shadow Day.
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Congratulations to the new members of the 2007-2008 University of
Maryland Dance Team!
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2007-2008 Maryland Football Schedule
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Please join the University of
Maryland Dance Team Alumni for Homecoming 2007
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info
Interested in becomming part of our team? Take
a look at our Shadow Program!
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