Calling all dancers 9th grade and older! Join the 23x National Champion University of Minnesota Dance Team for a two-day dance intensive. This is an ADVANCED level intensive. 

Dancers will be instructed by the current UMDT team and coaches, with special guest instructors. Work on skills, learn combos in jazz, pom, hip hop and contemporary, get a preview of the game day experience, and hear more about what it takes to be a member of a collegiate dance team.

Recommended skills to attend ADVANCED level intensive: triple/quadruple pirouettes, a la second turns with varying speed and direction change, jump sequences with connection of skills, ability to pick up choreography quickly

In addition to the Intensive, high school graduating classes of 2026 and 2027 are invited to sign up for the Elite Recruitment Showcase. This event features a kickoff Friday evening, and an additional Sunday afternoon session, giving dancers a chance to work in a smaller setting with the team and coaching staff. The Recruitment Showcase is geared towards ELITE  level dancers. Dancers MUST attend the Intensive to attend the Recruitment Showcase.

Recommended skills to attend ELITE level showcase: quadruple/quintuple pirouettes, a la second turns with varying speed and direction change and unique entry/exit of skills, jump sequences with connection of skills, Nationals level skill sequences