DANCE TEAM RECRUITING
Thank you for your interest in the Loyola University Maryland Dance Team! We are seeking talented and well-rounded dancers who can serve as an asset to our team both on gameday and on the competition floor, have a strong desire for academic excellence, and will represent our University in a positive manner. Our team is a special family to be a part of, and that is why we are equally committed to finding dancers who fit in with our team culture by embracing the supportive and inclusive atmosphere we have cultivated. While being a member of our team is exciting and provides a great deal of opportunities, it is also a significant time commitment that requires exceptional time management and work ethic.
We are thrilled to announce that we will now accept the Common College Dance Team Recruiting Video! Inspired by the Common Application for College Admissions, the Common College Dance Team Recruiting Video provides a standardized starting point for all applicants. Please reference the Dance Team Recruiting FAQs section below for more information.
If you are a high school senior who is serious about attending Loyola University Maryland and being a member of the dance team, please fill out our Recruitment Form as your initial step. Should you have additional questions, please contact Assistant Coach, Sophia Benfield at [email protected]
We are so excited you are interested in Loyola, and understand your decision on where to attend college is very important. We look forward to meeting you and watching you dance!
Christina George & Sophia Benfield
Dance Team Coaches
Loyola University Maryland Dance Team
We are thrilled to announce that we will now accept the Common College Dance Team Recruiting Video! Inspired by the Common Application for College Admissions, the Common College Dance Team Recruiting Video provides a standardized starting point for all applicants. Please reference the Dance Team Recruiting FAQs section below for more information.
If you are a high school senior who is serious about attending Loyola University Maryland and being a member of the dance team, please fill out our Recruitment Form as your initial step. Should you have additional questions, please contact Assistant Coach, Sophia Benfield at [email protected]
We are so excited you are interested in Loyola, and understand your decision on where to attend college is very important. We look forward to meeting you and watching you dance!
Christina George & Sophia Benfield
Dance Team Coaches
Loyola University Maryland Dance Team
HOW ARE WE FINDING DANCERS?
There are a variety of ways in which we will be looking for dancers who may have an interest in attending Loyola University Maryland and want to be a part of our team. They may include:
- Various dance combines and prep events such as:
- The Northeast Dance Connect Combine (Attending in June 2025)
- Varsity Spirit Combines (Attending the NJ Combine in September 2025)
- Tribe 99 Combine (Attending the Nashville Regional in June 2025)
- The Loyola Dance Team College Prep Clinics
- Local Dance Competitions for studios
- Local Dance Competitions for high schools
- Working with Admissions
- University Open Houses and Orientations
DANCE TEAM RECRUITING FAQS
WhAT IS THE GENERAL PROCESS FOR TEAM SELECTION?
STEP 1: Follow us on social media - For the latest happenings of the team including performances, when we are attending or hosting events, and behind the scenes content. We announce ALL updates for the team here.
STEP 2: Meet us - This is most ideal in an in-person setting, but we are happy to meet via Zoom where needed. Our coaches and team members regularly attend combines, clinics, and Open Houses where we would love to get to know you!
For the Class of 2026, it is highly recommended that you attend our Fall College Prep Clinic. If you applied Early Decision I/II or Early Action, you may request to visit a team practice or sit with us during a game. Please contact us at [email protected] to schedule your team visit.
STEP 3: If you are a senior in high school, complete our Recruitment Form so the coaching staff can get to know you as a person and dancer. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. We may hold an additional in-person audition for select dancers based off our hybrid audition process.
STEP 4: Decide and commit - If you have been offered a roster spot or invite to an in-person audition, decide to accept the offer and commit to Loyola. We are thrilled you want to make our campus your next home!
- Instagram & TikTok: @loyolamarylanddanceteam
- Facebook: Loyola University Maryland Dance Team
STEP 2: Meet us - This is most ideal in an in-person setting, but we are happy to meet via Zoom where needed. Our coaches and team members regularly attend combines, clinics, and Open Houses where we would love to get to know you!
For the Class of 2026, it is highly recommended that you attend our Fall College Prep Clinic. If you applied Early Decision I/II or Early Action, you may request to visit a team practice or sit with us during a game. Please contact us at [email protected] to schedule your team visit.
STEP 3: If you are a senior in high school, complete our Recruitment Form so the coaching staff can get to know you as a person and dancer. Submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. We may hold an additional in-person audition for select dancers based off our hybrid audition process.
STEP 4: Decide and commit - If you have been offered a roster spot or invite to an in-person audition, decide to accept the offer and commit to Loyola. We are thrilled you want to make our campus your next home!
WHAT IS THE RECRUITING PROCESS TIMELINE?
Freshmen Year
You can learn more about Loyola's Admissions, here.
- Attend clinics and combine events to learn more about the school, program, and coaching staff
- Attend additional clinics and combine events
- Attend Loyola's College Prep Clinics (dates available in the fall and spring)
- Email coaching staff regarding program interest
- Fall: Apply to Loyola University Maryland as Early Decision I or Early Action & submit Recruitment Form for best consideration. Attend Fall College Prep Clinic.
- Winter: Coaching staff will review Early Decision I or Early Action submissions on a rolling basis to extend offers before the reply deadline of Jan 15. If not done already, apply to Loyola University Maryland for Early Decision II or Regular Decision.
- Spring: Commit to Loyola and accept position offer OR submit Recruitment Form by March 1 if you applied Early Decision II or Regular Decision. Coaching staff will review Early Decision II or Regular Decision submissions on a rolling basis until March 15. After March 15, if you are still interested in joining our team and have not submitted the Recruitment Form, register for hybrid auditions and attend in-person audition in late April, if invited.
You can learn more about Loyola's Admissions, here.
WHAT IS THE COMMON COLLEGE DANCE TEAM RECRUITING VIDEO?
We are thrilled to announce that we will now accept the Common College Dance Team Recruiting Video! Inspired by the Common Application for College Admissions, the Common College Dance Team Recruiting Video provides a standardized starting point for all applicants.
September 1: Early Universal Date for Recruiting Videos due to respective schools
January 1: Standard Universal Date for Recruiting Videos due to respective schools
Coaching staff will review Recruitment Form submissions and send offers on a rolling basis until March 15. After March 15, dancers will have to register for our hybrid audition and attend an in-person audition in late April, if invited.
View the Common College Dance Team Recruiting Video Guidelines, here. Common Recruiting Video submissions should be uploaded to the Recruitment Form.
September 1: Early Universal Date for Recruiting Videos due to respective schools
January 1: Standard Universal Date for Recruiting Videos due to respective schools
- Recommended deadline for submitting your Recruitment Form if you applied Early Decision I or Early Action
- Recommended deadline for submitting your Recruitment Form if you applied Early Decision II or Regular Decision
Coaching staff will review Recruitment Form submissions and send offers on a rolling basis until March 15. After March 15, dancers will have to register for our hybrid audition and attend an in-person audition in late April, if invited.
View the Common College Dance Team Recruiting Video Guidelines, here. Common Recruiting Video submissions should be uploaded to the Recruitment Form.
What are the academic requirements in order to be a member of the Dance Team?
In order to be seriously considered as a member of the Loyola University Maryland Dance Team, students must be accepted to Loyola University Maryland's main Evergreen Campus. Acceptance to other Loyola institutions are not transferrable to Loyola University Maryland.
All prospective dance team members should meet general university academic standards in regards to GPA and standardized test scores as they are indicated from admissions. We do not select students beyond these guidelines.
Current team members are expected to maintain a cumulative and term GPA of a 2.0 or higher in order to remain eligible.
All prospective dance team members should meet general university academic standards in regards to GPA and standardized test scores as they are indicated from admissions. We do not select students beyond these guidelines.
Current team members are expected to maintain a cumulative and term GPA of a 2.0 or higher in order to remain eligible.
What are some attributes you are looking for in dancers interested in being a part of the Dance Team?
We are looking for dancers who have strong technical dance backgrounds and more mature quality of movement or an understanding of the necessity to develop a mature style of movement as they transition to college dance. In addition to a strong dance background and high level of performance quality, we are looking for individuals who are confident, team-oriented, and personable as we are often asked to engage with fans, alumni, or donors during our team performances. All of these characteristics are critical in maintaining our close, family-oriented team culture which ultimately is the foundation of our team success each year.
We encourage prospective dancers to view videos of our performances on our YouTube Channel or social media to familiarize themselves with our level of performance and style preferences!
We encourage prospective dancers to view videos of our performances on our YouTube Channel or social media to familiarize themselves with our level of performance and style preferences!
Can I submit a letter of recommendation?
You can- and we encourage you to! A letter of recommendation can be uploaded at the bottom of your Recruitment Form. We do prefer that letters of recommendation only be submitted with your recruitment form and ask that you do not directly email them to us.
How will I know if my recruitment form has been received?
All Recruitment Form submissions are reviewed on a rolling basis. You will receive confirmation of your submissions within 2 weeks. If you do not receive a confirmation within 2 weeks, please email Assistant Coach, Sophia Benfield at [email protected] to confirm your submission was received and we recommend you include a copy of your submission.
What else can I do to let the coaching staff know I am serious about being a member of the Dance Team?
Constant communication with our coaches and regular engagement with our team on social media will be extremely helpful in letting us know how serious you are about being a part of our team! Meet with our coaches and stay connected with them as you work through your application and decision-making process! We put an emphasis on communication and transparency with our current team members, and would expect the same out of prospective students.