GVSU Laker Dance Team is 12x National Champions!
The Laker Dance Team earned their 11th and 12th National Championship Titles from The College Classic in Orlando, Florida this weekend!
Apr 10, 2023
Coed Dance Club
Club Information & Plans
Fall 2023 Summarized Plan:
The Laker Dance Team has already begun preparation for the start of the Fall 2023 season. The dance team performs at all home Football Games, Women’s and Men’s basketball games, charity events such as the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, and additional GVSU events such as Convocation. The team participates in various fundraising events including can drives, car washes, concessions at the Van Andel Arena, an annual golf outing, a Fall Clinic, and more to raise money to cover expenses for Nationals in 2024. The dance team attends the DTU College Classic in Orlando, Florida, where they compete against schools from all over the country. They perform in both Jazz and Hip Hop and are hoping to bring home their 13th and 14th national titles.
The Laker Dance Team will be hosting its first annual Team Training & Recruitment Intensive on Saturday, August 12! Eligible dancers include Class of 2024 & 2025 students, 2026 students (INVITE ONLY-email [email protected] for more information), college and transfer students.
- Head Coach: Rael Orao, [email protected]
- Head Coach: Katy Nyenbrink, [email protected]
- E-board Members:
- Alyssa Poppe
- Anna Buckman
- Annie Gates
- Giselle Murad
- Hailey Hellgeth
Club E-Mail: [email protected]
Team Schedule
Events
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Date |
Event |
Location |
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August 12, 2023 |
Recruitment Intensive |
GVSU Fieldhouse |
Performance Schedule
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Date |
Event |
Location |
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September 9, 2023 |
Home Football Game |
Lubbers Stadium |
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September 16, 2023 |
Home Football Game |
Lubbers Stadium |
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October 7, 2023 |
Home Football Game |
Lubbers Stadium |
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October 14, 2023 |
Home Football Game |
Lubbers Stadium |
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October 28, 2023 |
Home Football Game |
Lubbers Stadium |
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November 11, 2023 |
Home Football Game |
Lubbers Stadium |
Competitive Schedule
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Date |
Location |
Competition Name |
Results |
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April 11-14, 2024 |
Orange County Convention Center Orlando, Florida |
DTU College Classic |
2023-2024 Roster
Abbey Colone
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Milford, MI
Alexis Good
Year: Senior
Hometown: Canton, MI
Alyssa Poppe
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Royal Oak, MI
Anna-Lise Buckman
Year: Senior
Hometown: South Lyon, MI
Annie Gates
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Clarkston, MI
Caeley Ciesla
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Shorewood, IL
Emily Raymond
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Ottawa Lake, MI
Emma Danko
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Macomb, MI
Giselle Murad
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Hailey Hellgeth
Year: Junior
Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL
Haylee Downey
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Milford, MI
Jocelyn McFarlane
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Norton Shores, MI
Juliana Tasevski
Year: Junior
Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI
Karsyn Morgan
Year: Senior
Hometown: Flushing, MI
Madison Binkley
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Woodhaven, MI
McKenna Jagello
Year: Senior
Hometown: New Haven, MI
Mia Buono
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Munster, IN
Olivia Skomial
Year: Junior
Hometown: Roseville, MI
Payten Talley
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Zeeland, MI
Rachel McNaughton
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Sarah Mittag
Year: Sophomore
Hometown: Shelby Township, MI
Sierra Hilditch
Year: Senior
Hometown: Canton, MI
Zackery Walters
Year: Freshman
Hometown: Zealand, MI
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Team History
TEAM HISTORY
2023 DTU Nationals DII: 1st in Jazz & in Hip Hop
2022 DTU Nationals DII: 1st in Jazz & 1st in Hip Hop & Hip Hop Battle Cup
2019 DTU Nationals DII: 1st in Jazz & 1st in Hip Hop & Battle Cup
2018 DTU Nationals DII: 1st in Jazz & 1st in Hip Hop
2018 NDA Nationals DII: 2nd in Jazz & 2nd in Hip Hop
2017 NDA Nationals DII: 2nd in Open & 2nd in Hip Hop
2016 NDA Nationals DII: 1st in Hip hop & 3rd in Jazz
2015 NDA Nationals DII: 1st in Open & 2nd in Hip Hop
2014 NDA Nationals DII: 2nd in Open & 7th in Hip Hop
2013 NDA Nationals DII: 1st in Hip Hop & 3rd in Open
2012 NDA Nationals DII: 2nd in Hip hop & 4th place in Dance
2011 NDA Nationals DII: 1st in Dance & 4th in Hip Hop
2010 NDA Nationals DII: 3rd in Dance & 3rd in Hip Hop
2009 NDA Nationals DII: 5th in Dance
In 2023, the Laker Dance Team attended the Dance Team Union College Classic. Above is an image after the team took 1st place overall in both Jazz & Hip Hop. It was such an incredible win to bring home to GVSU club sports.