Sundancers

2024-25 Southeast Missouri Sundancers

About Us
The Sundancers are the premier and dynamic dance team for the Southeast Missouri State University Redhawks. The Sundancers perform at all home football games, home men's & women’s basketball games and participate in numerous fan engagement appearances. Participating in Sundancers clinics are great first steps toward dancing at the Division I college dance team level. At our clinics, dancers will receive choreography & technique combinations, feedback & tips to prepare for spring auditions along with a unique opportunity to connect with current Sundancers and head coach.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often do you practice and for how long?
The team will practice approximately three hours a night, three times a week plus fitness requirements.

What are the expectations for being on this team?
These are all required, not optional:
• Attendance at all practices
• Workout program outside of practice time
• Attendance at all home football and basketball games
• Attendance at break games
• Attendance at Ohio Valley Conference Tournament games
• Attendance at assigned or requested appearances
• Participation at all competitive events

How many girls are on the team?
The team consists of 15-18 dancers.

Are practices mandatory?
All practices are mandatory.

Where do you perform?
We perform at all home football and men's and women's basketball games. We cheer/dance during the entire game as well as during halftime.

Do you compete? If so, where?
Yes, we compete at NDA Collegiate Summer Camp and NDA College Nationals.

Do you accept video auditions?
We would prefer to see all potential team members in person, but if the tryout dates conflict with prior commitments, we do allow a video tryout. You will need to contact Katherine Hart at kahart@semo.edu for all the necessary elements to be included in the video as well a deadline to submit it. Please be aware that higher expectations will be placed on those that send in a video audition.

What do I need to wear to tryouts?
We ask that everyone bring their own dance shoes to dance in and comfortable dance attire. We strongly suggest a sports bra/top and dance pants. We also expect everyone to look "gameday" ready (make-up, hair done nicely, etc.)

What elements are required at tryouts?
Everyone will be taught a dance consisting of the following elements of dance: pom, jazz, and hip hop. Technical skills must be performed and will either be done in a choreographed sequence or individually.

Are incoming freshmen allowed to tryout?
Yes, incoming freshmen are allowed to tryout.

Do I get to travel to away games?
There are certain away games that the Southeast Sundancers are invited to travel to.

Are there summer commitments?
Yes, there are summer commitments that will consist of special appearances, mandatory summer camp, and workshops that run during a weekend each month.

How much does it cost to be on the team?
The cost to be on the team can run around $500-$600. Most costs will be due soon after auditions.

Are there scholarships available?
Students selected for the Sundancer squad will be awarded a scholarship at the end of each semester. The awards vary in amount, but at least $200 will be awarded to first-year members of the team.

What is required academically in order to be a part of the team?
Complete at least 12 credits each semester and maintain a cumulative grade-point average of 2.50 or higher.

Are you a competitive or performance-based team?
We are both. We perform at all games, but we also compete on the national level.

For Additional Information
Contact Coach Katherine Hart at kahart@semo.edu

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