The Best College Dance Teams
Cheerleaders may be the first spirit group you picture at a college game but, for some colleges and universities, it's the dance team that takes the gold. Although cheer and dance teams can have elaborate choreography, it is the dance squads that bring flags and other props into their already highly skilled technical performances. The best college dance teams excel in jazz, hip hop, lyrical, and pom spirit routines.
US college dance teams are a year-round sport, with each squad performing pre-game, at halftime, and even on the sidelines of each season's sport. Along with other spirit squads, college dance teams help keep student spirits high so they can cheer their teams to victory.
Check out some amazing performances by the best collegiate dance teams in the country. Members practice 20 maybe even 30 hours a week, and not only perform at games, but also compete in national competitions like the UDA College Nationals. Which are the best college teams? Make your voice heard and vote for your favorites.
1Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America- School type: Land-grant university, Flagship university, Public university
- Prominent Departments: American studies
- Colors: Gold, Maroon
- Mascot: University of Minnesota Goldy Gopher
Team name: University of Minnesota Dance Team
The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public research university located in Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. The Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses are approximately 5 miles apart, and the ...more
2Columbus, Ohio, United States of America- School type: Land-grant university, Public university
- Colors: Grey, Scarlet
- Mascot: Ohio State University Brutus Buckeye
Team name: Ohio State University Dance Team
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State or OSU, is a public research university in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1870, as a land-grant university and ninth university in Ohio with ...more![University of Tennessee]()
3Knoxville, Tennessee, United States of America- School type: Land-grant university, Public university
- Colors: Orange, White
- Mascot: University of Tennessee Smokey IX
Team name: University of Tennessee Dance Team
The University of Tennessee is a public sun-grant and land-grant university headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. Founded in 1794, two years before Tennessee entered the Union as the ...more![University of Memphis]()
4Memphis, Tennessee, United States of America- School type: Public school
- Colors: Grey, Blue
- Mascot: University of Memphis TOM III, University of Memphis Pouncer
Team name: University of Memphis Pom Squad
The University of Memphis, also called the U of M, is an American public research university located in the Normal Station neighborhood of Memphis, Tennessee. Founded in 1912, the university has an ...more![San Diego State University]()
5San Diego, California, United States of America- School type: Public school, Public university
- Colors: Black, Scarlet
- Mascot: San Diego State University Aztec Warrior, San Diego State University Monty - Montezuma
Team name: SDSU Dance Team
San Diego State University is a public research university in San Diego, and is the largest and oldest higher education institution in San Diego County. Founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, it ...more![University of Cincinnati]()
6Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America- Prominent Departments: Chemistry
- Colors: Black, Red
- Mascot: University of Cincinnati The Bearcat
Team name: UC Dance Team
The University of Cincinnati is a comprehensive public research university in Cincinnati, in the U.S. state of Ohio, and a part of the University System of Ohio. Founded in 1819 as Cincinnati ...more
