2026 - 2027 recruitment & Auditions

WE ARE ACCEPTING THE COMMON DANCE TEAM RECRUITING VIDEO

Welcome to the recruitment process for the West Virginia University Dance Team! We are excited that you’re interested in joining our dynamic and passionate team. As a member of WVU’s Dance Team, you’ll contribute to a legacy of excellence that extends beyond the dance floor. Our program is built on dedication, integrity, and teamwork, and we seek individuals who share those same values.

The WVU Dance Team performs at major sporting events, including football, men’s and women’s basketball. We also perform at select Baseball, Soccer, Volleyball, and Wrestling events. The team competes at NDA Nationals in April every year. Participation in Nationals is voluntary and the dancers on the floor are selected by coaches and choreographers. Each year, the composition of the team varies based on the needs of the program, with decisions made by our coaching staff.

Our team emphasizes not only high performance and precision but also the importance of academic success. As a student-athlete, maintaining your studies is just as critical as excelling on the dance floor. You will represent West Virginia University both on campus and beyond, and we expect every team member to be a positive ambassador for our school. We look for dancers who are not only skilled but also enthusiastic about continuous growth and embodying team spirit.

Below, you’ll find more details about our recruitment process. Should you have any questions along the way, please don’t hesitate to contact wvudance@gmail.com

The recruitment process

We are looking to select our dancers quickly! Therefore, we would like to see you in person as soon as possible. All dancers in the recruitment process must attend at least one Intensive.

Spots offered on a rolling basis.

We are participating in an hybrid format. Auditions will still be held in early May!

timeline

Early Recruitment: July - January

DEADLINE JANUARY 1st, 2026.

YOU MUST ATTEND A WVU DANCE TEAM INTENSIVE OR AUDITIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE TEAM.

We will be accepting the Common College Dance Team Recruiting Video for Early Recruitment.

Early Recruitment Interviews: November - January

Based off of video content and participation in an Intensive select dancers will be asked for a virtual interview.

After interviews, the coaching staff will offer spots on a rolling basis. Where we will then talk about your decision deadline and contract.

If you are not offered a spot in our early recruitment you will join the general recruitment pool and follow that timeline.

General Recruitment: January - April

DEADLINE MARCH 1st, 2026.

YOU MUST ATTEND A WVU DANCE TEAM INTENSIVE OR AUDITIONS TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE TEAM.

Once you fill out the form, when you attend an intensive, you will be assessed as a recruitment candidate.

It is in your best interest to submit videos quickly!

General Recruitment Interviews: February - April

Once we have seen you on-campus we will schedule you for an interview.

After interviews, the coaching staff will offer spots on a rolling basis. Where we will then talk about your decision deadline and contract.

If you are not offered a spot in our general recruitment please attend Auditions!

Auditions: TBD

Official Roster Set!

2025 - 2026 INTENSIVES

SUMMER INTENSIVE - JULY 19TH, 2025 1- 6PM

FALL INTENSIVE I - SEPT 28TH

FALL INTENSIVE II - OCT 19TH

WINTER INTENSIVE - DEC 13TH
WINTER INTENSIVE - FEB 22ND

SPRING INTENSIVE - MARCH 28TH

If you cannot attend any of these recruitment events you can attend audition weekend.

2026 - 2027 AUDITIONS ARE MAY 9TH - 10TH

AUDITION EXPECTATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

These are not the requirement for Recruitment please follow Common App

1 Minute Solo of any genre (Mandatory for dancers who have not previously been on the team or have not received a fast pass)

Fight Song (Teaching Videos will be emailed to those who have registered)

Jazz, Hip-Hop, Pom Combinations (Teaching Videos will be emailed to those who have registered)

Technical Elements:

Triple and Quad Pirouettes R&L

Turns in a la seconde pulled into a triple pirouette: must be on the right

Showcase Turn of your choice

Switch Variation: Any type of switch leap will be accepted on right OR left side (Examples: Switch tilt, switch jeté, switch center, etc)

Calypso Right and Left (prepped with a chainé turn in plié)

Center Leap right and left

Jeté Right and Left

Toe Touch

Showcase Leap of your choice

Kip Up

Headspring

Aerial (left, right, or front)

16 High Kicks

Optional but encouraged skills:

Flexibility Extension (Examples: tilt, full back, penché, etc)

Additional Acrobatic/Hip Hop Skills (Examples: Round-off back handspring, back layout step out or back tuck, Rubber Band, Side Semi, Front Handspring etc.)

SUMMER DATES

Mandatory for 2026 - 2027 WVUDT Members

New Member Training Camp : TBD (typically a weekend in June, depending on rookies schedules)
Camp on Campus: Week before NDA Camp in July

NDA Camp: Weekend in Late July

Football Camp: During Welcome Week in August

Our advice to those who are not seniors and interested in being a part of the WVU Dance Team in the future is to attend our Intensives & Events! The more we see you, the more we get to know you. It will make your Senior Year experience much easier!

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