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Dance Team brings in the first place at Camp

Wednesday, August 6th, 2008

We just returned from NDA Camp this weekend, held in Lousiville, KY.  We had a great time and really enjoyed bonding with each other. We worked very hard and brought home a first place trophy!

Congratulations Girls and awesome job this weekend!

Website upgrades

Wednesday, May 14th, 2008

We 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, 2008

We 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

 goofing around

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, 2008

Fans, 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.

Photos from Sunday Link

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Playoff weekend

Sunday, March 16th, 2008

GVSU 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.

St. Joseph's playoff

Road to the Nationals

Sunday, February 17th, 2008

It’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.

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Only 4 games left.

Saturday, January 26th, 2008

Don’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, 2008

    We 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

    All AutomotiveBeans to Brew
    Envior-Decon ServicesThomas
    Byron PlumbingChinese Health Clinic
    Dance DimensionsGreat Lakes Cleaning
    KicksThe Sports Bar
    Christ LikeBuller Chiropractic

    Steps

    Ferris State Beat Down!!!

    Sunday, January 13th, 2008

    Another week, another victory for the Lakers, and what a sweet victory it was beating Ferris State.

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    Second BBall Game was a breeze for the Lakers

    Wednesday, November 21st, 2007

    The 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, 2007

    Homecoming 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.

    team dancing

    Alumni

    LDT Dances to the beat of Victory

    Saturday, September 1st, 2007

    There 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, 2007

    We’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, 2007

    We’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, 2007

    If 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, 2007

    Tryouts 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, 2007

    Thank you everyone for coming out and supporting us. We had a great season, and had a lot of fun.

    team_17_02_2007

    We will miss our seniors. They have had great leadership and were amazing friends.

    Thank you Chelsea, Melissa, and Ashley.

    seniors

    One more game…

    Monday, February 12th, 2007

    danceing out

    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, 2007
    We just wanted to thank a few of our sponsors. Without their support we wouldn’t be possible.
    We have also updated our Sponsors Link. Be sure to check it out.
    Buller Chiropractic Clinic
    294 W. Tienkem Rd.
    Rochester Hills, MI 48306
    (248)-652-9191
    kicksPediatric

    Rapid City Dance Factory

    Just Tunes

    White Out

    Saturday, January 27th, 2007

    White out
    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, 2006

    GVSU 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, 2006

    Our 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, 2006

    Its time again for the Battle of the Valleys.

    VS

    See you all at the game. Go LAKERS.

    New pictures

    Monday, October 23rd, 2006

    We 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.

    A?A http://lakerdanceteam.com/gallery

    Dancing in the Rain

    Monday, October 23rd, 2006

    Homecoming was great this year. The fans were great, GVSU won, but there was one slight problem. The rain. We we all know that it’s Michigan and we can’t get perfect weather all the time, but we made the best of it and still had a great performace between the rain drops.

    Dancing in the rain

    Homecoming this weekend

    Monday, October 16th, 2006

    Another 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, 2006

    Family 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, 2006

    Tonight, 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.

    2006 - 2007 GVSU Laker Dance Team

    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, 2006

    Just 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, 2006

    Once 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, 2006

    Come 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)

    danceteam

    Congratulation Dance Team 06 at Nationals

    Wednesday, April 26th, 2006

    This past spring the Laker Dance Team performed down in Florida at Nationals.

    2006-2007 Team!

    Monday, April 24th, 2006

    Congratulations 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