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Community Appearances
Appearances for University functions and events in the Milwaukee
community vary in number and length from year to year. They may
include children clinics, homecoming, UWM open house, school events,
Alumni receptions, or a local school's pep rally.
Conditioning and Health
It is every member's responsibility to stay in shape. Working out
in addition to practice is necessary in order for squad members
to remain in excellent physical condition and to prevent injury.
Every squad member is expected to work out aerobically and anaerobically
at least three to five hours a week in addition to practices. This
includes stretching and flexibility exercises.
Conduct
Squad members will be representing the university at all times,
and will be recognized in and out of uniform. You will be expected
to conduct yourself accordingly, as you are held to a higher standard
than the general student populace. It is part of your role as a
team member to maintain a positive and respectful attitude toward
your peers, professors, and other university staff members.
Games
Dance team members are responsible for promoting spirit and motivating
the crowds at athletic events. Members are expected to arrive early
and in full uniform to athletic events. Squad members are expected
to be respectful and proud of school traditions, including school
song, the pep band, cheerleaders, and mascot. Attendance at games
is mandatory.
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- The team may perform at 4-5 soccer games and 1-3 volleyball
games in the Fall. These games normally last three hours.
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- The team performs at home men's and women's basketball
games. There are approximately 25-30 games between November
and March. The games are approximately four hours each.
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National Competition
Every year the team represents our university at the Universal Dance
Association college nationals held in Orlando, Florida. The competition
is held around the middle of January. A little over a week before
the competition the team practices about 6-8 hours each day. The
team fundraises throughout the year to help alleviate the costs
of competing.
Practices
There are three practices per week, Tuesdays 7:15-10:00pm and Thursdays
8:15-11:00pm and Sunday 5:30-8:00pm. In addition, there may be an
extra practice scheduled in the Fall where the team works on the
nationals routine only. This has typically been held on Wednesday
evenings for 1.5 hours. Practices will include conditioning, stretching,
and working on routines. Practices are normally only held when school
is in session. However special activities such as summer camp and
competitions may require practicing during break times.
Summer Camp
Attendance at UDA camp is mandatory for all members and the camp
is typically held here at UWM. It lasts 4 days and is usually held
at the end of July or the beginning of August. In addition, the
team has its own pre-camp about a week preceding camp to practice
and work on a home routine.
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