Laker Dance Team

Team Information & Plans

Dance team

Fall 2024 Summarized Plan:

The Laker Dance Team has a busy and exciting fall semester. In this season, you can find the Laker Dance Team performing at all home football games as well as men's and women's basketball games. When the Laker Dance Team is not practicing or performing, they participate in fundraisers such as an annual golf outing and can drives and volunteer with charities such as Kids' Food Basket and Michigan Ovarian Cancer Alliance. The dance team attends the DTU College Classic national competition in Orlando, Florida, where they compete against schools from all over the country and perform in both Jazz and Hip Hop.

  • Head Coach: 
  • Assistant Coach: 
  • E-board Members:
    • Alyssa Poppe
    • Annie Gates
    • Giselle Murad
    • Hailey Hellgeth
    • Sarah Mittag

Club E-Mail: [email protected]

 

Performance Schedule

Date

Event

Location

Thursday, September 5

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

Saturday, September 21

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

Saturday, September 28

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

Saturday, October 12

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

Saturday, October 26

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

Saturday, November 2

Home Football Game

Lubbers Stadium

Competitive Schedule

Date

Location

Competition Name 

Results

       

2024-2025 Roster

Abbey Colone

Abbey Colone

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Milford, MI

Alyssa Poppe

Alyssa Poppe

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Royal Oak, MI

Annie Gates

Annie Gates

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Clarkston, MI

Ariana Widmer

Macomb, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Macomb, MI

Caeley Ciesla

Caeley Ciesla

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Shorewood, IL

Courtney Theodore

Kalamazoo, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI

Delaney Michalak

Zionsville, IN

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Zionsville, IN

Emily Raymond

Emily Raymond

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Ottawa Lake, MI

Emma Danko

Emma Danko

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Macomb, MI

Gabbi Floerchinger

Rockford, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Rockford, MI

Giselle Murad

Giselle Murad

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI

Hailey Hellgeth

Hailey Hellgeth

Year: Junior

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Isabel Perrine

South Lyon, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: South Lyon, MI

Jocelyn Quigg

Jocelyn McFarlane

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Norton Shores, MI

Juliana Tasevski

Juliana Tasevski

Year: Junior

Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI

Kamryn Morr

Toledo, OH

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Toledo, OH

Kendall Best

Canton, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Canton, MI

Kiyah McCloud

Wixom, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Wixom, MI

Korrin Kay

Bedford, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Bedford, MI

Lisa Belloli

Macomb, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Macomb, MI

Madeline Russell

Kankakee, IL

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Kankakee, IL

Madison Paulauski

Cedar Lake, IN

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Cedar Lake, IN

Molly Jackson

Otsego, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Otsego, MI

Payten Talley

Payten Talley

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Zeeland, MI

Presley Albrecht

Plymouth, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Plymouth, MI

Sarah Mittag

Sarah Mittag

Year: Sophomore

Hometown: Shelby Township, MI

Scarlett Kihn

Flushing, MI

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Flushing, MI

Tearnei Bomar

Sycamore, IL

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Sycamore, IL

Zackery Walters

Zackery Walters

Year: Freshman

Hometown: Zealand, MI

News

News

GV rowing team celebrates sixtieth anniversary - Grand Valley Lanthorn

GV rowing team celebrates sixtieth anniversary - Grand Valley Lanthorn

GV rowing team celebrates their sixtieth anniversary, an article posted by the Grand Valley Lanthorn.

Sep 19, 2024

Max Schweikert and Trevor Young finish 5th in the Bassmaster College Series

Max Schweikert and Trevor Young finish 5th in the Bassmaster College Series

After qualifying in the 2024 Bassmaster College National Championship, Max Schweikert and Trevor Young finish 5th at the Bassmaster College Series in Saginaw Bay.

Jun 6, 2024

Thrilling Action and Team Camaraderie at the College Club Swim National Meet

Thrilling Action and Team Camaraderie at the College Club Swim National Meet

The College Club Swim National Meet brought together 1622 athletes from 118 clubs, including Grand Valley's Club team, who showcased their skills and camaraderie amidst fierce competition over three days.

Apr 24, 2024

The Laker Dance Team Becomes 15X National Champions

The Laker Dance Team Becomes 15X National Champions

The stage was set in Orlando, FL, as dancers converged at the Orange County Convention Center for The College Classic. Among them, the Laker Dance Team stood poised to showcase their skill and passion in a display of triumph and unity.

Apr 24, 2024

GVSU Club Gymnastics Team Shines at Nationals with Impressive Performances

GVSU Club Gymnastics Team Shines at Nationals with Impressive Performances

Grand Valley State University's Club Gymnastics team dazzled audiences and judges alike at the recent national championships, where their exceptional performances earned them accolades and recognition on both team and individual levels.

Apr 22, 2024

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Team History

TEAM HISTORY

2024 DTU Nationals DII: 1st in Jazz, Hip Hop, and Super Spirit Showdown

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 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 2024, 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. Additionally, this was the dance team's first time competing in the Super Spirit Showdown category, where they competed alongside the GVSU Cheer team and took home 1st overall as well. It was such an incredible win to bring home to GVSU club sports!

 



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