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An important aspect of the excitement and pageantry of the University of Cincinnati is the UC Dance Team. Along with performing at all home Football & Basketball games, the team can be seen performing at several community events. Consisting of 32 members that make up both the Varsity and Junior Varsity teams, they average a GPA of a 3.2. This dedicated group of individuals provides more than just entertainment. Like all Bearcats athletics teams, the Dance Team has brought national recognition to the University.

In its 18th year of existence, the UC dance team has distinguished itself among the nation's elite. This year the UC Dance Team returned from the UDA College National Championship placing 2nd in the nation in the Hip-Hop Category and 5th in the Dance Category in Division 1A. UC is one of only two Division 1A teams (Cincinnati and Tennessee) that placed in the top 5 of both categories this year. The UC Dance Team has advanced to the finals of the College Dance Team National Championship 14 times, 11 of which resulted in top 10 finishes. The team holds three consecutive National Titles in the Hip-Hop Category for the years 2004, 2005 & 2006. The College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship will be televised over 50 times throughout the year on ESPN/ESPN2.

For the 2008-2009 year, Lisa Spears enters her eleventh year as the head coach. She was an assistant during the 1997 and 1998 academic years and was on the team as a student from 1991-94. Cynthia Oxley will enter her 4th year as the Assistant Coach of the Dance Team. Ms. Oxley was a former Cheerleader for the University of Cincinnati and the former Cheerleading coach for 10 years. Morgan Heflin will enter her 2nd year as the Junior Varsity Coach. Ms. Heflin was a member of the University of Cincinnati Dance and the University of Louisville Ladybirds. Sarah Judge will also enter her 2nd year as the Junior Varsity Coach. Mrs. Judge was a member of the University of Cincinnati Dance Team and the University of Kentucky Dance Team.

Thank you for your interest in the UC Dance Team.

National Rankings
National rankings earned by the UC dance team in national competition.