Do you offer scholarships?
Yes! The NAIA recognizes dance as a sport allowing MBU to give athletic scholarships to those on the dance team. Scholarships are based on your GPA, ACT/SAT score, dance technique, and skill level. Athletic offers at a minimum cover 50% of tuition. This also does not include any federal aid or outside scholarships you may receive. Additionally, Spartan Line is a fully funded program which means uniforms, dance shoes, travel costs, and practice gear are all covered by the university.
What are practices like?
We have practice Monday-Thursday 5:30 pm-7:30 pm and conditioning 6 am-7 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Practices consist of learning halftime routines, prepping competition routines, refining technique, practicing sidelines, and team bonding!
Does Spartan Line do game days?
We do sidelines and halftimes for football and basketball!
Where and when do you compete?
Competition season begins in late January and goes through the beginning of April. We compete in approximately four regular season NAIA competitions in addition to NAIA regionals and NAIA nationals upon qualification. We end the season competing at NDA Nationals in Daytona, Florida. We always compete in the Team Performance category (jazz, pom, and hip hop) and rotate what additional style we compete in. Last year we placed fifth in Team Performance and sixth in Hip Hop at NDA Nationals. This coming year we will be competing in the Team Performance and Pom categories.
How can I join the team?
1. Fill out our Recruitment Form
2. Apply to the university (applications are FREE)
3. Set up a tryout (Virtual, Private Tryout, or attend one of our Clinics)
- VIRTUAL OPTION: You may send in a virtual tryout. Simply upload an unlisted video on YouTube that includes the Tryout Criteria and email it to the head coach: abby.jeschke@mobap.edu
- PRIVATE OPTION: If you are more interested in a private tour and tryout, follow this link to set up an individual campus visit. You will then receive an email from me with more information on how to prepare for your private tryout!
- CLINIC OPTION: Our Fall clinic & tryout will be September 21st and our Spring clinic & tryout will be April 26th. Be on the lookout for registration to be posted soon!
Who do I contact about joining the team?
Head Coach: Abby.Jeschke@mobap.edu
Instagram: @mbu_spartanline
