Coed Dance Club

Club Information & Plans

Dance team

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.

Club E-Mail: [email protected]

Team Schedule

Events

Date

 Event

Location

August 12, 2023

Recruitment Intensive

GVSU Fieldhouse

Performance Schedule

Date

Event

Location

September 9, 2023

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

September 16, 2023

Home Football Game 

Lubbers Stadium

October 7, 2023

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

October 14, 2023

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

October 28, 2023

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

November 11, 2023

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

Competitive Schedule

Date

Location

Competition Name 

Results

April 11-14, 2024

Orange County Convention Center

Orlando, Florida

DTU College Classic

 

2023-2024 Roster

Abbey Colone

Abbey Colone

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Milford, MI

Alexis Good

Alexis Good

Year: Senior

Hometown: Canton, MI

Alyssa Poppe

Alyssa Poppe

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Royal Oak, MI

Anna-Lise Buckman

Anna-Lise Buckman

Year: Senior

Hometown: South Lyon, MI

Annie Gates

Annie Gates

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Clarkston, MI

Caeley Ciesla

Caeley Ciesla

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Shorewood, IL

Emily Raymond

Emily Raymond

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Ottawa Lake, MI

Emma Danko

Emma Danko

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Macomb, MI

Giselle Murad

Giselle Murad

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Hailey Hellgeth

Hailey Hellgeth

Year: Junior

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Haylee Downey

Haylee Downey

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Milford, MI

Jocelyn McFarlane

Jocelyn McFarlane

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Norton Shores, MI

Juliana Tasevski

Juliana Tasevski

Year: Junior

Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI

Karsyn Morgan

Karsyn Morgan

Year: Senior

Hometown: Flushing, MI

Madison Binkley

Madison Binkley

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Woodhaven, MI

McKenna Jagello

McKenna Jagello

Year: Senior

Hometown: New Haven, MI

Mia Buono

Mia Buono

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Munster, IN

Olivia Skomial

Olivia Skomial

Year: Junior

Hometown: Roseville, MI

Payten Talley

Payten Talley

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Zeeland, MI

Rachel McNaughton

Rachel McNaughton

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

Sarah Mittag

Sarah Mittag

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Shelby Township, MI

Sierra Hilditch

Sierra Hilditch

Year: Senior

Hometown: Canton, MI

Zackery Walters

Zackery Walters

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Zealand, MI

News

News

GVSU Laker Dance Team is 12x National Champions!

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

Lucas Malloy and Bautista Ballesty are National Boxing Champions!

Lucas Malloy and Bautista Ballesty are National Boxing Champions!

The boys went 5-0 throughout the tournament to bring home the belts!

Mar 26, 2023

Zach Borchardt Takes The Lead in All-Time Franchise Goals for the Men's D1 Hockey Team!

Zach Borchardt Takes The Lead in All-Time Franchise Goals for the Men's D1 Hockey Team!

New Men's Hockey All-Time Franchise Goal Leader!

Feb 18, 2023

Ski and Snowboard Take on Regionals Up North!

Ski and Snowboard Take on Regionals Up North!

GVSU Ski and Snowboard takes on Regionals in the Upper Penisula of Michigan!

Feb 18, 2023

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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

2022 DTU College Classic 1st Place Titles and Battle Cup Winners

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. 

 



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