Spirit Squad
The Illinois College Spirit Squad consists of dancers and cheerleaders at IC. The spirit squad is under the supervision of the Illinois College Athletic Department. The members of these teams are an integral part of the gameday atmosphere, promoting good sportsmanship and adding to the unforgettable experience of IC athletics. They do all of these things while being full-time undergraduate students at Illinois College. 

Illinois College Competitive Dance Team
The IC dance team members must maintain high academic standards and carry a full credit load to participate. The members of the dance team commit 8-10 hours per week to practices, games, and any other requested appearances. We are looking for skilled and talented athletes, as well as well-rounded students, who embrace the ability to be coached. You must be able to balance academics, athletics, family and friends. Dance team members must be able to execute various styles of dance such as jazz, pom, and hip hop throughout the season. There will be opportunity for growth as a dancer by working with different choreographers, team bonding, and competing on a national level. They will compete at the Dance Team Union National College Classic in April of each year! Dancers must be able to project the image of a collegiate athlete while representing Illinois College.

For information on dance auditions for the 2021-22 season, please contact Samantha Laster and visit this link for information on video tryouts.

Illinois College Cheer Team
The IC cheer team members must maintain high academic standards and carry a full credit load to participate. The members of the cheer team commit 8-10 hours per week to practices, games, and any other requested appearances. We are looking for skilled and talented athletes, as well as well-rounded students, who embrace the ability to be coached. You must be able to balance academics, athletics, family and friends. Cheer team members are expected to be great crowd leaders, tumblers (if applicable), base/top pyramids and be able to project the image of a collegiate athlete while representing Illinois College. There will be opportunity for growth as a cheerleader by choreographing sidelines, halftime performances, and implementing innovative stunts/jumps/pyramids with the team.

For information on cheer auditions for the 2021-22 season, please contact Samantha Laster and visit this link for information on video tryouts.

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For more information regarding the Illinois College Spirit Squads, please contact:
Samantha Laster
Head Dance Coach and Director of Spirit Teams
samantha.laster@ic.edu
217-245-3546