Liberty University Club Sports Athletics
Liberty Dance Team Tryouts
2026-2027 LIBERTY UNIVERSITY DANCE TEAM TRYOUTS
Interested in joining Liberty University’s Dance Team? The Liberty University Dance Team (LUDT) performs at several athletic events, including all home football games, select men’s and women’s basketball games, and various other sporting events such as Ice Hockey and Lacrosse. The team also performs special pregame and halftime shows with the Liberty University Marching Band and Indoor Drumline.
In addition to serving as a Spirit Squad, the LUDT is a competitive program that competes annually at a Division I collegiate national competition. Dance Team members average 20+ hours per week between practices, workouts, home games, competitions, community outreach, and appearances. The team is a year-round commitment, with practices and events throughout the year. Members arrive early in the summer and participate in training during select University breaks.
As a Liberty University Student-Athlete, Dance Team member, and representative of the Spirit of Liberty, here is what we are looking for:
- Ambassador of Christ
- D1 Collegiate level skills & technique
- Athleticism
- Time Management Skills
- 3.0+ GPA
- Positivity & Coachability
- High Integrity and Moral Values
- Captivating performance/ Stage Presence
If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to begin the recruitment process to try out for the team. Submitting a recruitment video is a mandatory first round of tryouts for all prospective team members. Please refer to the information below for all the details on the 2027–2028 Recruitment Process.
High school juniors, high school seniors, and current college students should complete the Liberty Dance Team recruitment registration.
As part of the tryout process, dancers will submit a recruitment video following the NDCA Common College Dance Recruiting Guidelines including the required LUDT Pom Combination. This is our mandatory preliminary round of tryouts. This recruitment process may provide opportunities to receive a complimentary clinic pass, attend a Recruitment Weekend, advance to the Final Round of Tryouts, or commit to the team early. Video Submission Directions can be found in the confirmation email of the Registration.
Underclassmen
Underclassmen interested in the Liberty University Dance Team should complete the underclassmen interest/recruitment form
Important Recruitment Dates
Fall Recruitment Weekend
Open to: High School Juniors & Seniors
Recruitment Video Deadline: October 26, 2026
Recruitment Weekend: November 6–7, 2026
Spring Recruitment Weekend
Open to: High School Juniors & Seniors
Recruitment Video Deadline: January 1, 2027
Recruitment Weekend: February 19–20, 2027
2027 Final Tryouts | 2027–2028 Team
Open to: High School Seniors & Current College Students
Recommended Recruitment Video Deadline (for early commitments) : January 1, 2027
Final Video Submission Deadline (for invitations to final tryout): March 3, 2027
In-Person Final Tryouts: April 24–25, 2027 (invitation required)
Required Skills
Turns:
- Triple (3) Parallel Pirouette (Right)
- Quadruple (4) Parallel Pirouette (Right)
- Triple (3) Parallel Pirouette (Left)
- Eight (8) A La Seconde Turns into a Triple (3) Parallel Pirouette (Right)
- A la seconde turn combination - minimum 2 counts of 8 in length - containing any of the following variations/skills (changing spots, floats, variation in pom and leg position, speed, pirouette and other technical elements)
Jumps/Leaps:
- Right center leap
- Toe touch
- Double toe touch
- Right Calypso
- Switch arabesque
- Right tilt jump
- Minimum two leaps from these options (regular switch leap, switch center leap, switch tilt, firebird/stag leap, turning center/disc)
Flexibility:
- Side tilt
- Penche
- Leg hold turn (any variety)
- 8 alternating high kicks (Two 8 counts)
Acro:
- Headspring
- Kip Up
- Side Aerial
- Walkover (front or back)
Questions?
For questions about the Liberty University Dance Team recruitment process, contact danceteam@liberty.edu
