The Blinn College Treasure Dance Team
Who we are
The Blinn College dance team is an exciting group that performs at Blinn College athletic events, pep rallies, college and community events, as well as at a number of other special events. This team of student-athletes demonstrates its support for the Buccaneer and Lady Buc athletic teams with energetic and entertaining performances.
Our team…
College dance teams tend to be smaller than high school squads; therefore the team each year averages 19 to 24 members.
Our style…
Our team is more of a dance team rather than a drill team, so there are no military, high kick or prop routines. During football season our performances consist of field jazz and pom. During basketball season, the team’s style is a combination of jazz and funk.
Scholarships available…
Each person who makes the team receives some level of scholarship funding. Sophomores receive scholarships for room and board. Freshmen receive scholarships that provide for tuition, fees and use of books, but are eligible to receive room and board scholarship based on their tryout. Team officers are on full scholarship.
All team members must have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 1.75 the first semester and 2.0 the second semester. Their sophomore year they are required to maintain a minimum 2.0 for the entire year. The team holds mandatory study hall for all members 1-2 times a week. Members of the team can also earn credit towards the required physical education classes that all students must take.
Expenses…
The college supports the team through the college budget. The college pays for all uniforms, pom poms, warm-ups, ponchos, traveling accommodations and food. Dancers pay for their own summer camp outfits, summer camp, performance tights and shoes which average $350. Dancers will need to pay approximately $400 for NDA contest in the spring. Fund-raising helps each girl with other expenses they may acquire.
Coaching…
The college provides the team with professional advising and coaching. The athletic director and dance team director makes the final decisions on the dance team's performance schedule and travel plans.
Commitment…
Applicants for a position on the dance team should closely examine their priorities, their class and work schedules, and their academic abilities before trying out for the squad. Many of those chosen are successful in fulfilling their duties on the team while maintaining a full class load, a part-time job and personal commitments. Each athlete must have the heart and dedication for dance AND academics.
Based on past schedules, team members must be committed to a schedule such as the one below, which is subject to change.
Summer:
Fall:
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Practice five days a week (Approximately 10 hours a week).
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Attend and perform at the football games, volleyball games, basketball games, pep rallies, and prepare for nationals
Spring:
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Practice five days a week (approximately 10 hours)
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Attend and perform at basketball games throughout basketball season, along with other various special performances.
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Competition (NDA in Daytona Beach)
The regimen…
A typical Treasures’ practice begins with intense stretching. The bulk of the practice is usually spent learning new routines and/or perfecting previously learned routines. If you do not like to run, interval workouts and lift weights, then this is not the team for you. We work Hard!!
Contact information
Blinn College
Sarah Barland
902 College Ave.
Brenham, TX 77833
979-830-4264
www.blinn.edu
Sarah.barland@blinn.edu
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