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Website upgrades
Wednesday, May 14th, 2008We made some minor upgrades to our website. Bassically the hardware that runs it has been replaced. We might have lost some of our data and links to how you were use to seeing them. For the most part it’s fixed and all the features should be returning shortly.
Also if you have a mobile phone or IPHONE you should be able to read the Dance Team’s website in a easier to read format for smaller browsers.
If you expeience any problems with the website or have comments about it, please feel free to email us at: WebsiteProblems@lakerdanceteam.com
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Laker Dance Team
Sunday, April 20th, 2008We would like to thank everyone for attending the 2008-2009 Laker Dance Team tryouts! There was a lot of talent this year and everyone did wonderful! The selection process was difficult with very close scoring, so if you were not selected this year we encourage you to come out next year and tryout again. We have decided to select 16 girls for the performance team for experience purposes, but we will only be buying 14 tickets to the National Dance Alliance Competition in April, so everyone work hard this season!
Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Laker Dance Team
- Lauren Heltsley*
- Jessie Dluzynski*
- Colleen Towler
- Kassie Castellucci
- Makenzie Williams
- Caitlin Younker
- Jessica Walker
- Lauren Gilfillan
- Jaclyn Chandler
- Samantha Selleke
- Chelsey Shirk
- Jennifer Declerck
- Marissa Capistrant
- Rachel Demp
- Kristin Stone
- Leah Brummel
*captains
Selected members will be receiving e-mails regarding the upcoming season. Please be aware that e-mail is our main source of communication on the Laker Dance Team and must be checked frequently. Thanks again ladies!
LDT <3,
Lauren Heltsley
Jessie Dluzynski
Laker Dance Team
Co-captains
Dance Team Tryout information
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 
COME JOIN US!!!
Tryouts for the 2008-2009 Laker Dance Team are apon us. Being a Dance Team member is very rewarding. You not only gain close friends on the team, but you become a part of the GVSU Laker spirit that drives the teams and fans. ( oh ya, we go to Florida for Nationals too ).
Sounds exciting? Here’s some information you will need to know to join us.
WHEN?
- April 19th 9:30am - 5pm
- April 20th 12pm - 5 pm
THINGS TO BRING ALONG FOR TRYOUTS?
- $25 tryout fee
- tryout waiver
- signed tryout packet
- proof of current gpa 2.0 or higher
- 2009 GVSU schedule
A?A Girls will need to sign up for 15 minture time blocks and have an individual tryout on Sunday
WHAT IF YOU CAN’T MAKE IT THOSE TWO DAYS?
IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND TRYOUTS:
There is another option! You may also audition by video.
For more information, please e-mail lakerdanceteam@hotmail.com with “Video Tryout Information” in the subject line
or call Lauren Heltsley (248-807-8291)
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
For more information regarding tryouts, or if you have any questions, please call the captain or email the team at:
lakerdanceteam@hotmail.com
Lauren Heltsley (248-807-8291)
One last time…
Monday, March 17th, 2008Fans, you have one last time to get a chance to see us perform at our last basketball game this year.A?A This is the final playoff game that GVSU will host and our final time preforming for them.A?A We hope to see the field house full Tuesday night as we take on Findlay one last time this year.

Playoff weekend
Sunday, March 16th, 2008GVSU Mens Basketball will be playingA?A Sunday (TODAY) atA?A 7:30pm.A?A The final game in Allendale will be held on Tuesday the 18thA?A at 7pm.
A?A Look for us performing at those games.A?A Come out and support both your basketball team and your dance team.
Also a side note we have been having problems with our photo gallery, but it should be fixed upA?A and running faster now.A?A We will continue to make improvements to make sure everyone can keep enjoyingA?A our photos.
Here’s one from Saturday’s Game.A?A From the St. Joseph’s game.
Road to the Nationals
Sunday, February 17th, 2008It’s been awhile since we posted any updates. So, we have some catching up to do.
First of all, we would have performed last week, but because of other half time events, we were cutt.
Second, remember to keep an eye out for updated pictures in our gallery. We always get new photos up after every game.
Next Thursday 21st, we will be performing on of our dances that we will be competing with in Nationals. We’re ready to show it off for you. We put a lot of time and preperation into Nationals and were happy to get to share some of our work with you.
We look forward to you all coming out to the last regular season home game and cheering us and your laker basketball team on!!!
Here are a just few pictures from the past few weeks.
Only 4 games left.
Saturday, January 26th, 2008Don’t forget, to come out and watch your lakers play in their last 4 regual season games.
Next game is February 7th.
See you all there.
<3 Your Laker dance team.
Thank you 2007 - 2008 Sponsors
Wednesday, January 16th, 2008We would like to give a special thank you to all of our sponsors.
- Belle Heltsley
- Bruce & Jane Brogan
- Chris Hutchinson
- David & Brenda Younker
- Debra Feinberg
- Joe & Sharon Heltsley
- Larry & Kay Heltsley
- Marvin & Rose Demp
- Ted & Mary Brummel
- Etherton Enterprises, Inc.
- Gregg S. Kuhen Health & Fitness
- Rockford School of Dance













Ferris State Beat Down!!!
Sunday, January 13th, 2008Second BBall Game was a breeze for the Lakers
Wednesday, November 21st, 2007The GVSU Dance moved to the beat on the Basket Ball Court Tuesday Evening to help cheer the team onto another victory. We have new pictures up showing from that game too.
As always you can find those pics in our Gallery
http://lakerdanceteam.com/gallery/2007_2008/basketball_kalamazoo_112007/


Lakers Homecoming
Sunday, October 14th, 2007Homecoming brought about another victory for the Lakers. Your Laker Dance Team moved to the beat of victory. Along the way they ran into a few alumni.


LDT Dances to the beat of Victory
Saturday, September 1st, 2007There was a great showing at the first home game this year. Were glad to see so many fans could make it out on a Thursday night.
We have posted a few photos in our photo gallery. Be sure to check them all out.
First Home Game 2007
Monday, August 27th, 2007We’re looking forward to another wonderful year. Our first home football game will be this Thursday, the 30th.
We look forward to seeing you there!!!
Congratulations to the new 2007-2008 Laker Dance Team
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007We’re looking forward to another great year. We are proud to anounce our 2007-2008 memebers.
- Ashlee Pipoly*
- Leah Brummel
- Mandy Carrier
- Rachel Demp
- Lauren Heltsley*
- Sarah Magoon
- Erin Murphy
- Stephanie Niedzielski
- Jessica Walker
- Lauren Blane
- Jaclyn Chandler
- Caitlin Younker
- Joelle Jaros
- Makenzie Williams
*Captains
We are all excited and look forward to another great year.
Do you wish you could see an old page?…
Sunday, April 22nd, 2007If anyone wants to see one of our old posting from our front page, be sure to look at the http://lakerdanceteam.com/new.php for all the old postings.A?A You can find all of our old archived information and postings.
Also be sure to check out our photos.A?A We now have tags on the left side, just like Flickr.A?A It should make it easier to find what your looking for.
2007-2008 Tryout Information
Saturday, March 31st, 2007Tryouts will be held April 14-15. For more information please contact us at lakerdanceteam@hotmail.com
End of the Season, We’ll miss you Seniors
Saturday, February 17th, 2007One more game…
Monday, February 12th, 2007
We have one more game yet this year. Make sure you come out to see the last regular season game!!!
Thank you Sponors
Sunday, January 28th, 2007294 W. Tienkem Rd.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
(248)-652-9191



White Out
Saturday, January 27th, 2007
This past week we performed during the Wayne State game. Thanks fans for all your support and you all looked great in the white.
Welcome Back Fans for 2007!!!
Friday, January 19th, 2007
Come out and support the Basketball teams and watch your Laker Dance Team Perform at Half Time.
We also wanted to anounce that our posters are being worked on and will be released soon. We will let you know more as soon as we get them in.
Congratulations GVSU National Champions Football
Sunday, December 17th, 2006GVSU was back in BAMA and won 17-14. Congratulations and we look forward to seeing you next year.
First Home Opener Basketball game.
Monday, November 13th, 2006Our First Home opener basketball game will be played this Thursday, November 16th @ 8pm.
Hope to see you all there.
Another note is this Saturday, we have earned a bye week game for Football. This means next round game will not be until the 25th. Bring your warm clothes and see you there.
Battle of the Valleys
Wednesday, November 1st, 2006Its time again for the Battle of the Valleys.
VS 
See you all at the game. Go LAKERS.
New pictures
Monday, October 23rd, 2006We just wanted to remind everyone that we get new photos up after every football game.
A?A Make sure you check out all the 2006-2007 pictures in our gallery.
Dancing in the Rain
Monday, October 23rd, 2006Homecoming this weekend
Monday, October 16th, 2006Another homecoming weekend is coming up this Saturday. Students, be sure to get to the game early if you want good seats. The student section will be limited to 2,900 seats.
We look forward to seeing all you fans there.
Mercyhurst/Family Day Football Game
Wednesday, October 4th, 2006Family Day is this upcoming weekend. Grand Valley will be taking on Mercyhurst . The game time is at 7pm. We look forward to seeing you all there.
GVSU takes on MTU
Thursday, September 21st, 2006Tonight, September 21, 2006, the Lakers will be taking on MTU on national TV. The Laker Dance Team will be there to cheer them on. In case your too lazy to leave your dorm room or are watching the game on TV and haven’t seen a picture of this years team, here is one of our team photos from this year.

Now that you see what we look like, make sure you come out to the games and watch us perform. We will perform between the first and second quarters at the football games.
Thursday Game This week
Monday, September 18th, 2006Just a reminder to all the fans that this week, the Football game against MTU will be on Thursday night starting at 6pm.A?A We’re looking forward to seeing you all there.
New Website
Sunday, September 10th, 2006Once again we’ve put up a new website with a new look. The site features the same old features with a newer look. Remember to look to the gallery for the lastest photos. Also the news page will be up dated more often, so be sure to check out that page for the lastest information. If your using mozilla firefox, Internet Explorer 7 or other browsers, we now feature a RSS news feed. RSS is a way of syndicating news faster.
1st Football Game of 2006
Saturday, September 9th, 2006Come join the Laker Dance Team as they cheer on the 3 time winning National Champion Laker Football Team.
The Laker will be playing Ashland at 7pm.
(pictured 2005-2006 dance team)

Congratulation Dance Team 06 at Nationals
Wednesday, April 26th, 2006This past spring the Laker Dance Team performed down in Florida at Nationals.
2006-2007 Team!
Monday, April 24th, 2006Congratulations to the new 2006-2007 Grand Valley State Laker Dance Team!
- Melissa Jarman
- Ashlee Pipoly
- Sarah Barbuscak
- Mandy Carrier
- Erin Murphy
- Jessica Walker
- Ashley Velardo
- Jaclyn Chandler
- Leah Brummel
- Jillian Teat
- Chelsea Whiteford
- Keisha McNeil
- Rachel Demp
- Lauren Heltsley











