The American University Spirit Program consists of two cheer squads (co-ed and all-girl stunting), an all female dance team, and a mascot. Each performs at all home men's and women's basketball games and engages in philanthropic events throughout the community.
The AU Cheer and Dance Teams practice each Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evening for three hours. In addition, each team member is expected to complete detailed workouts on his/her own time. Currently, each team is working to compete in the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) National Championships in the 2008-2009 academic year. Each team member will be required to raise between $300 and $500 in donations each year to support the AU Spirit Program.
Tryouts for each team will be held on August 18th (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.), August 19th (5:00 - 8:00 p.m.) and August 20th (5:00 - 8:00 p.m.) in Bender Arena. Please meet in the wrestling room located in the Jacobs Fitness Center at 5:30 p.m. on August 18th to fill out important paperwork. All interested members must be present for all three tryout sessions. Interested members should contact the Spirit Program at spirit@american.edu with any questions or to express interest in the teams. For more information on tryout requirements, please click on the respective team photo. Incoming freshmen are also encouraged to stop by our booth at all New Student Orientation dates.
New In 2008
On Saturday, November 8, 2008 the American University Spirit Program will be hosting the first American University Cheer and Dance Invitational! Registration for this premier event will be open until October 24th. If you are interesting in registering your cheer or dance team, please contact the Spirit Program at spirit@american.edu for more information, a registration form, and a complete list of rules and regulations.
