Dance

Step into the spotlight and dance to the rhythm of excellence!

The UT Permian Basin Dance Team brings Falcon spirit to home football, volleyball, and basketball games, along with campus and community events. Each April, the team competes at the NDA Collegiate National Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida.

A group of dancers from UTPB in formation in the back corner of the stage with their arms up and someone in the center posing.

UTPB Cheer and Dance Compete in Daytona

Student

Dedication, resilience, and teamwork defined this year’s journey to nationals for UTPB’s spirit programs. Both teams committed themselves fully to preparing for one of the most competitive stages in collegiate athletics, determined to represent their university with pride and push their programs to new heights.

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Tryouts 2026 - 2027

Tryout dates for the 2026-2027 UTPB Dance Team will be announced soon.

Interested in joining? Contact Brooklyn Anderson, Dance Coach, at anderson_b@utpb.edu to request a list of required skills and receive updates about upcoming tryouts. Virtual tryouts are also available.

Program Requirements

Incoming freshman must have already applied to UTPB
Good Academic Standing (minimum 2.5 GPA)
Undergraduates must be enrolled in at least twelve (12) semester hours
Graduate students must be enrolled in at least nine (9) semester hours
Must provide medical insurance, proof of current physical, and sickle cell results

Benefits

UTPB Dance Team members receive scholarships, and the University covers uniforms, dance camps, and travel expenses for games. Team members also receive priority enrollment.