ragin jazz dance team
dance team
The University of Louisiana Ragin’ Jazz Dance team currently consists of 1 male and 17 female dancers. They represent the University at all
- home football games
- home men’s & women’s basketball games
- home volleyball games
- non athletic functions such as Alumni events, student orientations, pep rallies and youth clinics
The Ragin’ Jazz dance team attends UDA camp during the summer at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. They returned from camp in July 2007 with the following awards
- 4th place home routine, Division IA
- Superior Trophy, Fight Song
- Superior Trophy, Overall Camp
The Ragin’ Jazz will compete for the national title in Division IA Dance and Hip Hop in January 2009 at the UDA College Dance Team Championships. In 2008, the Ragin Jazz was
- 9th in Division IA Dance
This is the fourth consecutive year the dance team has been ranked in the top 10 in Division IA dance.
As of now there are no scholarships offered to dancers, however stipends of $400 in the fall and $400 in the spring are given to spirit group members. In addition, out of state tuition fees are waived for spirit group members, thus your tuition is that of an in state student.
PRACTICES/WORKOUTS
Ragin’ Jazz practice and strengthening and condition sessions are held throughout the summer, fall semester, winter break and spring semester 2-3 times per week. Strengthening and conditioning sessions are also required and held 3 times per week.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the nationally ranked Ragin’ Jazz dance team, please print the prospect profile and return it to the Spirit Group Office. Tryouts are held in April each year.
Ragin’ Cajun Spirit Group Office
P.O. Box 42611
Lafayette, LA 70504-2611
337-482-6939
michellebernard@louisiana.edu
