Power Dancers

UT Dallas Power Dancers 2023-2024 Group Photo

Power Dancers are the official dance team of UT Dallas. Members perform at varsity athletic events, make special appearances on campus throughout the year, and are a source of school spirit. In addition to performing at university and community events, Power Dancers have appeared on ESPN College Game Day, Good Morning Texas and the Dallas Cowboys Halftime Show. They perform hip hop, pom, jazz and a variety of other dance styles. Being a member of the Power Dancers family provides an opportunity for students to exercise initiative, leadership and creativity through dance. The team travels to Florida each year to compete at the National Dance Alliance (NDA) College Nationals. The Power Dancers became Double National Champions in 2023 with 1st place in Team Performance Open and Spirit Rally.


Get Recruited

It’s never too early to start thinking about where you want to attend college. Learn more at UT Dallas Power Dancers on Linktree.

If you’re a senior who attended our fall 2023 clinic, you must attend a spring 2024 clinic to get recruited for the 2024-2025 season. Make sure to follow the directions in the link above to qualify. Please email Miguel Hernandez with questions.


Spring 2024 Clinics

March 16 and April 27

Location: Rec Center West (RCW)

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. $30


2024-2025 Tryouts

May 4

Requirements

We are looking for strong performance-based dancers. Requirements include triple pirouettes, advanced leaps and jumps, advanced turn combos, the ability to learn and retain choreography and high-quality performance. Recommended but not mandatory skills include head springs, kip ups, aerials and any other acro-skills.

What to Wear

Wear any color sports bra and black spandex shorts or leggings. Hair should be fully down and styled. Full game-day style makeup. Bring what is needed to pull hair back when doing more technical skills and combos. Virtual options are available. Email Miguel Hernandez for instructions.


Camps and Practices

All camps are mandatory.

  • UTD Boot Camp July 15-18 (Mandatory)
  • SMU Camp July 19-21 (Mandatory)

Practice times:

  • Monday/Wednesday/Friday: 7-9:30 a.m

Practices consist of technique training, learning choreography and rehearsing for performances. Dancers also will be expected to workout throughout the week. In the spring, additional rehearsal days will be added to prepare for nationals in Daytona, Florida.


Benefits

Because we are an NCAA Division III school, we do not offer scholarships for dance. The university does pay for uniforms, camp and travel expenses to games and to the NDA Collegiate National Championship in Daytona, Florida Uniform expenses paid for by the university include:

  • Warm-up
  • Shoes
  • Practice gear
  • Uniforms
  • Bag
  • Poms
  • Accessories

Dancers also enjoy priority enrollment, which means they are among the first to enroll each semester, no matter their classification.

awards & recognition

  • 2023 NDA National Champion Team Performance Open Winner
  • 2023 NDA National Champion Spirit Rally Open Winner
  • 2023 ADTS 1st Place DIII Team Performance
  • 2023 ADTS 1st Place DIII Hip Hop 
  • 2023 ADTS 1st Place DIII Overall Champions 
  • 2022 NDA 2nd Place DIII Team Performance
  • 2022 NDA 2nd Place DIII Hip Hop 
  • 2022 ADTS 1st Place DII Hip Hop 
  • 2022 ADTS 2nd Place DII Team Performance
  • 2021 NDA 2nd Place DIII Team Performance