About Us - The Basics

What is the University of Saskatchewan Dance Team?

Started in 2018, The University of Saskatchewan Dance Team is a university ratified (official) club, we are not part of Huskie Athletics. We are an elite competitive dance team comprised of 3 competitive teams competing in Pom, Jazz and Street Dance respectively and a field team that competes locally, nationally and sometimes, internationally.

We picked those three styles initially as they are the most common among US collegiate teams. We give dancers the opportunity to compete their own solos, duos or small groups in the style of their choice (as long as they have experience) if they would like at the competitions we are already scheduled to go to.

What is Pom?

Pom is a combination of sideline cheerleading movements and technical dance elements that create a sharp, fast paced, high energy and visual routine.

What is Jazz?

Jazz is a technical dance with many jumps, turns and story telling moments. This is what many dancers do in studios.

What is Street Dance?

Street Dance is what we call our Hip Hop Team as it encompasses more sub genres such as house, breaking, waacking, hip hop and many more.

What is the Field Team?

Since the beginning we have worked with Huskie Athletics as promotional staff for Hockey, Football and Basketball games in various capacities. New this year, we have added a separate field team for our competitive dancers to optionally participate in. This team will perform on the sidelines and halftimes as well as help out with promotions at the Huskie Athletics games throughout the season.

What is a Crossover?

A crossover is a dancer who is a member of more than one competitive team during the season.

What is the Commitment Level?

All competitive teams are required to participate in a weekly practice as well as a weekly technique/conditioning class or bootcamp class (total of 2 days a week for both). Dancers are expected to be practicing on their own and doing additional workouts during the week to keep their bodies in competitive shape for injury prevention.

We try to give dancers a more minimal schedule to work additional requirements in where they work best in their schedule. That being said, there are usually extra practices or competition prep practices (longer practices) come the new year to ensure dancers feel completely prepared going into competition season.