Aggie Dance Team: Recruiting
Thank you for your interest in becoming a member of the Aggie Dance Team! We are looking for well-rounded young ladies who are confident, talented, dedicated, humble, respectful, and passionate to be a part of the Aggie Dance Team.
Team members are responsible for representing Texas A&M in the classroom, on the field/court, and other various platforms. Being a member of our team comes with several exciting opportunities but is also a major commitment and requires an extraordinary work ethic. Our team serves as an ambassador of Texas A&M University and helps promote spirit at several athletic events including all Football, Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Soccer, Baseball, and Volleyball, as well as other events for our school and community. We also represent Texas A&M at a national dance competition.
We are starting our recruiting-based model for the 2026-27 team selection and want to ensure everyone has the information needed for how the process works. Please review the website carefully and the time commitment required to be a part of our team so that you are familiar with what it takes to be a part of our program. You can find more information on the commitment it takes to be on our team here.
Below we have some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) for more information. Please complete the recruitment questionnaire link below if you would like to be considered. If you have any further questions, please reach out to aggiedanceteam@athletics.tamu.edu.
We understand that choosing where to attend college is a big decision and are extremely excited that you are considering Texas A&M University and being a part of the Aggie Dance Team! We look forward to meeting you and watching you dance!
Gig’ Em!
Amy Liefer
Head Coach, Aggie Dance Team
General Recruiting Timeline:
- Freshmen:
- Attend Aggie Dance Team clinics, intensives, and other dance recruiting events in which Aggie Dance Team staff are attending.
- Sophomore/Junior:
- Prospective Dancer email aggiedanceteam@athletics.tamu.edu expressing your interest in the program. You can include relevant dance videos and information on when you’re visiting our campus! You can also complete the interest form to get on our radar early for future recruitment possibilities!
- Starting January 1 of Junior Year through January 1 of Senior Year (or before transfer from another college):
- Film skills videos and complete the recruitment form.
- Early submission for recruitment videos opens September 1st.
- Late Summer/Fall of Senior Year:
- Apply to Texas A&M University
- Deadline is December 1st to apply for admissions.
- Spring Senior Year:
- Coaching staff extends offer to be on the Texas A&M University Aggie Dance Team.
- Late Spring/ Early Summer:
- Aggie Dance Team Roster is Announced!
Video Requirements – FOLLOWING THE COMMON RECRUITMENT VIDEO GUIDELINES:
Please provide a YouTube link in your recruit questionnaire to all material in a clear and concise video format where the dancer’s full body can be seen in the frame.
Videos should be head on and filmed horizontally, as if the dancer is facing the coaching staff. Please have someone follow you with the camera for movement in technique/tumbling videos to prevent being cut out of a still frame or being too far away from the camera. Dancer’s feet should be visible in videos at all times.
Consider lighting and angles so that you can be fully evaluated. Videos do not need to be professionally edited. The video has 4 segments, please put them in order.
Attire: Females – black sports bra or tank top and black shorts; Males – all black. Hair slicked back and a professional dance look recommended. Imagine this as your tryout submission! Common recruitment video guidelines can be found here.
- Section 1 – Required!
- Introduction
- Name
- Age
- Hometown
- Studio/Team
- Brief Dance Background
- Why do you want to be on a college dance team?
- Why do you think you would be a good candidate for a college dance team?
- What is your intended major?
- Introduction
- Skills Demonstration – REQUIRED – should be filmed in one consecutive video, cannot be multiple takes. Dancer may repeat the skill if necessary, a max of two attempts.
- Triple (3) Parallel Pirouette on Right
- Quadruple Parallel Pirouette on Right
- Quintuple Parallel Pirouette on Right
- Triple Parallel Pirouette on Left
- A a la seconde turn combinations of your choice with the following:
- Showcasing a la seconde turns, changing spots, floats, variations in pom and leg positions, speed, pirouette and other technical elements
- Minimum 3 counts of 8 in length
- Right Leap in Second
- Right calypso or turning Jete Attitude
- Switch leaps – minimum 2
- Any variation - regular switch leap, switch tilt, switch arabesque, switch open, either side
- Single Toe Touch
- Double Toe Touch
- Side Tilt
- Penche
- Leg Turn (any variety)
- Walkover – front or back
- Side aerial (right and left)
- Skills Demonstration – OPTIONAL element – 3 minute minimum
- Front aerial
- Standing back tuck
- Back handspring
- Kip Up
- Rubberband
- Scorpion
- Advanced Technical Elements or specialty skills of choice
- Dance Combinations
- Three (3) 45-second combinations demonstrating different styles: Jazz, Pom and Hip Hop
- 30 second minimum
- Dancers may add layers for hip hop demonstration
- Optional Solo Entry – can be filmed in a studio or submitted from a competition(needs to be within 6 months of submission)
- One (1) solo performance of any style
- 3 minute maximum
PHASE 2 – Post submission of Common Recruitment Video dancers will receive an email informing them if they will move on to the next round of recruitment for Aggie Dance Team. During this round of recruitment, there will be additional videos required. The information on these videos are below:
- Choreography to be learned that are close to the Aggie Dance Team style
- Two turn combinations that closely resemble combinations that Aggie Dance Team have done at nationals
- Additional Skills requirements
- Firebird
- Double leg hold turn
- 540 on the right
- Front aerial
- Back and front handspring
- Headspring
- Optional items to film:
- Raiz
- Layout
- Valdez
- Interview – in person or zoom
- References
DANCE TEAM: FAQ
Will all questionnaires receive a response?
- Yes, be sure to check your emails by April 30th. Questionnaires and videos will be reviewed on a rolling basis to keep engagement with applicants who best fit our program.
DO PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS HAVE TO ATTEND A CLINIC OR INTENSIVE TO MAKE THE TEAM?
- No, but it is highly encouraged to come and dance with us in person. We understand there may be scheduling conflicts with the clinic dates and that it may not be possible, but it would be in a dancer's best interest to prioritize attending an event. Making the trip to our campus exhibits a commitment level and interest in our school and program that we are looking for.
HOW CAN A PROSPECTIVE MEMBER FORM A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COACH?
- The more exposure the dancer has in front of the team and coach, the better! Connecting via email or social media to the coach and current team members also helps get your name out there. It is also strongly recommended to come to a clinic as well.
- The most important thing is communication. If you are serious about coming to Texas A&M University and being a part of the Aggie Dance Team, let that be known to the coach.
- Keep the coach up to date on your application process/status.
- We highly value transparency and communication in both the audition process and on our team. If you are excited about being a part of our team, please let us know!
WHEN IS IT BEST TO APPLY FOR TEXAS A&M?
- All of the information you need to know regarding applying can be found here.
- Applications for admission are due by DECEMBER 1st!
CAN YOU BE ON BLINN TEAM AND BE A MEMBER OF ADT?
- Yes! You can select interested in Blinn Team on your application and still be eligible to be on ADT.
- This must be done through Texas A&M University and not through Blinn College.
