Laker Dance Team » News http://lakerdanceteam.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:07:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9-rare en hourly 1 DANCE DAY http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/08/25/dance-day http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/08/25/dance-day#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:05:13 +0000 Holly http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=456 The Laker Dance team is hosting a clinic for young dancers, kindergarten and up, on September 24th. Participants will learn dances, play games, bond with the team and best of all, have the opportunity to perform at a home football game! No dance experience is required. For more information, questions, and registration forms, please contact us through gvsulakerdanceteam@hotmail.com.

Hope to see  you there!

<3 LDT

]]> http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/08/25/dance-day/feed 0 NEW EMAIL ADDRESS FOR THE LAKER DANCE TEAM http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/07/29/new-email-address-for-the-laker-dance-team http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/07/29/new-email-address-for-the-laker-dance-team#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 19:00:26 +0000 gilfilll http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=452 Please notice our new email:

GVSULAKERDANCETEAM@HOTMAIL.COM

Please direct all your emails to this new address! Our old one is no longer active. Thank you for your continued support!

]]> http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/07/29/new-email-address-for-the-laker-dance-team/feed 0 Car Wash June 18th In Standale http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/06/15/car-wash-june-18th-in-standale http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/06/15/car-wash-june-18th-in-standale#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2011 18:31:06 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=441 Laker Dance team needs your dirty cars….Come out to Walgreens on Saturday, June 18th in Standale and get your car washed by the lovely ladies of teh GVSU Laker Dance Team!!! Donation are greatly appreciated, and all proceeds go towards our annual trip to Daytona, FL for the NDA National Dance Competition.

]]> http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/06/15/car-wash-june-18th-in-standale/feed 0 Congratulations to the 2011-2012 Laker Dance Team!! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/05/01/congratulations-to-the-2011-2012-laker-dance-team-2 http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/05/01/congratulations-to-the-2011-2012-laker-dance-team-2#comments Mon, 02 May 2011 00:00:06 +0000 gilfilll http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=427

Thank you to all of the dancers that attended the Laker Dance Team tryouts this weekend. The hard work and effort was appreciated.  It was a difficult process because there was such exceptional talent, and we encourage anyone who did not make the team to keep working and we hope to see you back next year!

CONGRATULATIONS to the 2011-2012 Grand Valley Laker Dance Team! We are looking forward to this upcoming season.

Kassie Castellucci**

Alyssa Kolb**

Holly Henning*

Amber Pung

Jenn Sall

Stephanie Send

Allie Steele

Amanda Carfagnini

Kendall Wilterdink

Madelyn Evasic

Kate Kmiec

Megan Pastunink

Jillian Zygmontowicz

Ally Warner

Linsey Meister

Katie Biesbrock

Kara Mahoney

(**Captain)  (*Junior Captain)

]]> http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/05/01/congratulations-to-the-2011-2012-laker-dance-team-2/feed 0 Video Auditions http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/15/video-auditions http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/15/video-auditions#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:13:14 +0000 gilfilll http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=419 If you are unable to attend the 2011-2012 Laker Dance Team try-outs, you still have another option! We WILL accept video audtion tapes, BUT they need to be mailed and recieved by us no later than April 30th, because we will be choosing members on May 1st.

Also, please send in your $25 registration fee with the video (checks made payable to the Laker Dance Team) as well as a completed waiver form. You can contact us at lakerdanceteam@hotmail.com in order to recieve the address that you will need to mail the video to. If you have any other questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!!

]]> http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/15/video-auditions/feed 0 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/14/national-champions http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/14/national-champions#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 02:16:17 +0000 gilfilll http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=413 This year at the NCA/NDA Collegiate Competition in Daytona Beach, Florida, the Laker Dance Team took home 1st place in the division II dance category, as well as placed 4th in the division II hip-hop category! The team had an amazing time and made so many great memories together. With the 2011-2012 season approaching, the Laker Dance Team has their eyes set on success and taking home another national championship title for GVSU.

]]> http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/14/national-champions/feed 0 Waiver form for try-outs 2011-2012 http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/14/waiver-form-for-try-outs-2011-2012 http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/14/waiver-form-for-try-outs-2011-2012#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 23:08:38 +0000 gilfilll http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=403 Potential Laker Dance Team Members: If you are planning on attending try-outs for the 2011-2012 season on April 30th and May 1st, please make sure you print off the waiver form, fill it out, and bring it with you to try-outs. Once again, the items you NEED to have with you on that day include:

  • Completed waiver form
  • For current GVSU students: class schedule for the 2011-2012 academic year and evidence showing your gpa is an average of 2.0 or higher
  • Incoming freshman or transfer students: proof your your acceptance to GVSU for the 2011-2012 academic year
  • $25 non-refundable registration fee

We look forward to seeing you there!

]]> http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/14/waiver-form-for-try-outs-2011-2012/feed 0 TRYOUTS 2011 – 2012 http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/13/tryouts-2011-2012 http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/13/tryouts-2011-2012#comments Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:02:11 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=394 GVSU Laker Dance team will be holding tryouts April 30th, and May 1st 2011. Please download the packet of information.

http://lakerdanceteam.com/Tryout_Packet_2011_2012.pdf

Important dates to note:

  • April 30th try out.
  • May 1st try out.
  • June 17, 18, 19 Summer practice.
  • July 8, 9, 10 Summer events.
  • July 30th – August 1st Dance Camp
  • August 26, 27, 28 Summer events.

Mandatory dates:

  • April 5, 6, 7, 8 2012 NDA Competition in Daytona Beach

Finances:

  • May 20th, June 17th – Money due

Please download the form for all the details.

Contact lakerdanceteam@hotmail.com for any questions.

]]> http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/13/tryouts-2011-2012/feed 0 2011 National Champions http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/08/2011-national-champions http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/08/2011-national-champions#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:31:44 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=387 The Grand Valley State University Dance is are the 2011 NDA Champions.

We’ll have pictures up shortly …

]]> http://lakerdanceteam.com/2011/04/08/2011-national-champions/feed 0 Griffin’s Game November 19th http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/10/28/grffingamenov19 http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/10/28/grffingamenov19#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2010 13:08:55 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=368 Join the Laker Dance Team during the November 19th Grand Rapids Griffin’s game.

Come out and support LDT, by donating for a hockey puck so you can THROW FOR DOUGH$$$$!!!!

You will find the Dance Team around the arena selling the pucks. The game is $1Beer/Dog night, so we know you’ll have a few extra left over to help donate with :)

We had a ton of fun last year, and can’t wait to see you all again this year.

  • November 19th
  • Van Andel Arena
  • 7PM
  • $1Beer/Dogs
  • DANCE TEAM
  • Donate with buying a puck from us for chance to WIN a prize.

SEE YOU AT THE GAME!!!!

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]]> http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/10/28/grffingamenov19/feed 0 better late than never… http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/09/07/better-late-than-never http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/09/07/better-late-than-never#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:31:41 +0000 gilfilll http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=351 SUCCESS for the

GVSU Laker Dance Team at

NDA camp this summer!!!

On July 31st the new members of the 2010-2011 Laker Dance Team traveled to Louisville, Kentucky for their annual attendance at the National Dance Alliance three-day dance camp.

This year, with 7 veterans and 9 rookies, camp was hard work for all.

LDT showed great commitment, talent, perseverance and cohesiveness during the three days, which was also recognized by the NDA staff.

The last day of camp the team was awarded with:

All American- 7 members nominated

  • 3 awarded All American- Lauren G, Marissa and Chelsey

  • 1st Place for Division II Dance

  • Gold (full paid) Bid to Nationals!!!

    • Great work ladies! NDA… we will see you in Daytona!

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/09/07/better-late-than-never/feed 0     Summer 2010 Car Wash http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/06/20/summer-2010-car-wash http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/06/20/summer-2010-car-wash#comments Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:40:13 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=346 If you car is still dirty, then it means you missed out on LDT washing your car.

    We had a great weekend with the new team and we ended up cleaning a lot of cars. Thank you for all your support.

    Car was Workcar_wash_group2

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/06/20/summer-2010-car-wash/feed 0     Congratulations to the 2010-2011 Laker Dance Team! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/05/02/338 http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/05/02/338#comments Sun, 02 May 2010 23:40:12 +0000 gilfilll http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=338 Thank you to all of the dancers that attended the Laker Dance Team tryouts this weekend. The hard work and effort was appreciated. We encourage anyone who did not make the team to keep working and we hope to see you back next year!

    CONGRATULATIONS to the 2010-2011 Grand Valley Laker Dance Team! We are looking forward to this upcoming season.

    Lauren Gilfillan*

    Marissa Capistrant*

    Lauren Roumayah

    Erika Peruski

    Erica Immekus

    Amanda Carson

    Linsey Meister

    Stephanie Send

    Kassie Castellucci

    Chelsey Shirk

    Kate Kmiec

    Holly Henning

    Kelsey Gaidica

    Alyssa Kolb

    Ally Warner

    Kara Mahoney

    (*Captain)

    Coach: Tracy Burton

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/05/02/338/feed 0     TRYOUTS THIS WEEKEND! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/26/tryouts-this-weekend http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/26/tryouts-this-weekend#comments Tue, 27 Apr 2010 02:55:50 +0000 gilfilll http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/26/tryouts-this-weekend Don’t forget, the GVSU Dance Team 2010-2011 tryouts are THIS weekend! We are looking forward to seeing all of the talent for this upcoming season! Please e-mail all questions to lakerdanceteam@hotmail.com.

    Also, the Laker Dance Team will be previewed on FOX Sports network TUESDAY, April 27th @ 5:00pm! Check it out!

    Click the link below and enter “Grand Valley State University” to watch our 3rd place routines for this past season!:

    http://www.varsity.com/event/1361/2010_nca_nda_collegeiate_cheer_and_dance_championship.aspx

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/26/tryouts-this-weekend/feed 0     LDT takes 3rd at NDA http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/09/ldt-takes-3rd-at-nda http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/09/ldt-takes-3rd-at-nda#comments Fri, 09 Apr 2010 15:31:47 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=327 The Laker Dance team took 3rd place this morning in the National Dance Association Finals.

    Congratuations!!!!

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/09/ldt-takes-3rd-at-nda/feed 0     Follow the Dance Team on Twitter while they’re in Daytona http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/06/follow-the-dance-team-on-twitter-while-theyre-in-daytona http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/06/follow-the-dance-team-on-twitter-while-theyre-in-daytona#comments Tue, 06 Apr 2010 23:36:05 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=318 Look for twitter post with the hash-tag #gvcheerdance

    If you don’t have a twitter account you can use the following link.  http://twitter.com/#search?q=%23gvcheerdance

    We’ll try to keep the website up to date as the week goes on too.

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/06/follow-the-dance-team-on-twitter-while-theyre-in-daytona/feed 0     Road to Nationals http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/01/road-to-nationals http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/01/road-to-nationals#comments Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:42:04 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=311 We wanted to share something goofy and fun before we head to nationals…  Thank you again for all your support leading up to this.

    -<3 LDT

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/04/01/road-to-nationals/feed 0     Tryouts 2010 – 2011 http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/03/11/tryouts-2010-2011 http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/03/11/tryouts-2010-2011#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:37:23 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=305 It’s that time of the year again….TRYOUTS! Check the website very soon as we’ll add additional information.  For now, please view the following link for the tryout packet.  This packet contains all of the information that you will need to know about tryouts.

    Laker Dance Team Tryout Packet 2010-2011 Academic Year

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/03/11/tryouts-2010-2011/feed 0     Thank You 2009-2010 sponsors http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/03/11/thank-you-2009-2010-sponsors http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/03/11/thank-you-2009-2010-sponsors#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:31:53 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=301

    THANK YOU
    2009-2010 Sponsors.

    Your support has made our year successful. Thank you for all your support.  Without you, we would not have been able to have to have an enjoyable successful year.

    Here is some of our web sponsors we’d like to thank:


    • Michael Marczyk
    • Thomas & Despina Nicholas
    • TGN/Tomato Brother

    wesner tuxedo

    uncle johns cider mill
    http://www.ujcidermill.com/cidermill.htm

    mancino's

    Fenton House Restaurant

    http://www.thefentonhouse.com/fh/index.html

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/03/11/thank-you-2009-2010-sponsors/feed 0     Regular Season over http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/03/11/regular-season-over http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/03/11/regular-season-over#comments Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:47:26 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=292 What a great year we had.  Time flew by sooo fast.  Thank you everyone for your support.  We will be onto Nationals at the end of March.  Keep an eye out on our website for updates on the competition.

    Team photo

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2010/03/11/regular-season-over/feed 0     Black out the Saturday http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/12/03/black-out-the-saturday http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/12/03/black-out-the-saturday#comments Thu, 03 Dec 2009 04:27:54 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=283 See everyone at the game for the playoff game.

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/12/03/black-out-the-saturday/feed 0     Halloween Dance http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/11/03/halloween-dance http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/11/03/halloween-dance#comments Tue, 03 Nov 2009 05:02:36 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=267 GVFootball.com was able to get a HD video of us from Halloween.

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/11/03/halloween-dance/feed 0     Meeooowwww!!! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/11/01/meeooowwww http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/11/01/meeooowwww#comments Mon, 02 Nov 2009 03:27:23 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=265 In case you were out Trick-Or-Treating and happened to missed the best part of Saturday night here’s a a Treat for everyone :-)

    Did we mention Meow!!!

    HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/11/01/meeooowwww/feed 0     Record Crowds Show Up Home Opener http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/09/14/record-crowds-show-up-home-opener http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/09/14/record-crowds-show-up-home-opener#comments Tue, 15 Sep 2009 02:19:40 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=243 Thank you everyone for coming out to the first game.  We have a few weeks off between games, but make sure you check back to our website for information about YOU LAKER DANCE TEAM.

    Be sure to check out the Gallery and all of this years photos.  Photos from the last game are up to look at too now!!!

    http://lakerdanceteam.com/gallery/2009_2010/

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/09/14/record-crowds-show-up-home-opener/feed 0     Dancing at the Home Opener/Battle of the Valleys Football Game! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/09/12/dancing-at-the-home-openerbattle-of-the-valleys-football-game http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/09/12/dancing-at-the-home-openerbattle-of-the-valleys-football-game#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 11:00:49 +0000 captain http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=240 Come out and check out the new team! =]

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/09/12/dancing-at-the-home-openerbattle-of-the-valleys-football-game/feed 0     Whitecaps Game http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/09/11/whitecaps-game http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/09/11/whitecaps-game#comments Sat, 12 Sep 2009 01:27:41 +0000 captain http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=237 Thank you to everyone who came out to the Whitecaps game for our fundraiser!  Hope you had a great time!LDT Girls at the Whitecaps Game

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/09/11/whitecaps-game/feed 0     2nd Annual Golf Outing was a success! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/08/25/2nd-annual-golf-outing-was-a-success http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/08/25/2nd-annual-golf-outing-was-a-success#comments Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:02:33 +0000 captain http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=232 Thank you SO much to everyone who came out and golfed in our 2nd Annual Outing.  We hope you all had a wonderful time regardless of the less than perfect weather that came our way.  We had a GREAT time and cannot thank everyone enough for all of their support.  We are already looking forward to next year! =]

    Golf Outing

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/08/25/2nd-annual-golf-outing-was-a-success/feed 0     Exciting Camp Accomplishments! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/08/06/exciting-camp-accomplishments http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/08/06/exciting-camp-accomplishments#comments Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:21:49 +0000 captain http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=200 This past weekend, the Laker Dance Team traveled to Louisville, KY to take part in a 3 day collegiate dance camp.  While at camp, the girls bonded as a team as well as strove to dance more as a team.  More than half of the team is made up of new members, so this has been a very difficult task.

    The ladies of the Laker Dance Team worked extremely hard and had many late nights of practicing, but the sleepless nights and  every sore muscle was worth it all!

    Grand Valley took 1st place in Divisions 1 & 2 in Louisville!  They also received a Gold Paid Bid to Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL in April!

    5 Team members were also named All-American.  They were: Jessie Dluzynski, Lauren Gilfillan, Karly Dierkes, Kelly Kerastas & Marissa Capistrant!

    3 Team members were asked to be a part of the NDA Staff: Jessie Dluzynski, Lauren Gilfillan & Kelly Kerastas!

    1 Team member won Top Funk: Kelly Kerastas!

    Pictures from camp can be found in the gallery.

    The ladies had a GREAT time at camp and cannot wait for the season to begin.

    Thank you SO much for all of your support!

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/08/06/exciting-camp-accomplishments/feed 0     Fun Weekend http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/07/14/fun-weekend http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/07/14/fun-weekend#comments Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:06:27 +0000 captain http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=181 We had a great weekend together.  Dancing with the clinic attendees was very fun and the trip to Traverse City was new for the Laker Dance Team and we were very welcomed by all who were there watching the parade.  Sunday we soaked up some rays while washing cars to raise money for Nationals.

    We have NDA Summer Dance Camp quickly approaching from August 1st-3rd in Louisville, KY and we are looking to work extremely hard!  We will be sure to let you know how we do!

    We also have our 2nd Annual Golf Outing coming up on August 22nd.  We need to have your registrations by August 8th, so please contact us if you would like to participate!  We would love to see you there!

    Here are some photos from our dance team weekend:

    Girls & Team

    2009_07120033

    2009_07120038

    2009_07120043

    2009_07120056

    2009_07120065

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/07/14/fun-weekend/feed 0     Busy weekend for the LDT Ladies! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/07/08/busy-weekend-for-the-ldt-ladies http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/07/08/busy-weekend-for-the-ldt-ladies#comments Thu, 09 Jul 2009 01:48:21 +0000 captain http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=172 Beginning this Friday, July 10th, the Laker Dance team will kick off a very action-packed weekend together.

    On Friday, the girls will be hosting a youth dance clinic for boys and girls from 2nd-8th grades.  The event will take place on the Allendale Campus in the Laker Turf Building from 12:00-4:00.  If you are still interested in participating in the clinic, registrations are being accepted on site!  The clinic costs $25.00 per participant and includes 4 fun hours of instruction from the GVSU Dance Team as well as a t-shirt!  If you have any questions, please feel free to e-mail the team at: lakerdanceteam@hotmail.com

    On Saturday, the team will venture up to Traverse City for the Cherry Festival!  They will be walking in the parade along with the GVSU Cheer teams and pep band! The parade begins at 11:15 for anyone who will be in the area and wants to check it out!


    Sunday, July 12th will wrap up the dance team weekend with a car wash at the Allendale Walgreens on Lk. Michigan and 68th Ave. from 11am-4pm!  Come get your car washed for a donation to help the team travel to Daytona Beach, FL in April for the National Dance Alliance Competition!

    Picture from the last dance team car wash

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/07/08/busy-weekend-for-the-ldt-ladies/feed 0     Congratulations to the 2009-2010 Laker Dance Team http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/19/congratulations-to-the-2009-2010-laker-dance-team http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/19/congratulations-to-the-2009-2010-laker-dance-team#comments Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:09:02 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/19/congratulations-to-the-2009-2010-laker-dance-team We would like to thank everyone for attending the 2009-2010 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 2009-2010 Laker Dance Team:  (in no particular order)

    • Jessie Dluzynski*
    • Lauren Gilfillan*
    • Kelly Kerastas
    • Chelsey Shirk
    • Marissa Capistrant
    • Judi Jaekel
    • Kristin Stone
    • Amber Breit
    • Molly Longman
    • Danielle Perkins
    • Jenn DeClerk
    • Alyssa Kolb
    • Kassie Castellucci
    • Karly Dierkes
    • Kate Kmiec
    • Holly Henning

    *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,
    Jessie Dluzynski
    Lauren Gilfillan

    Laker Dance Team
    Co-captains

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/19/congratulations-to-the-2009-2010-laker-dance-team/feed 0     Dance Team take 5th in the Nation http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/12/dance-team-take-5th-in-the-nation http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/12/dance-team-take-5th-in-the-nation#comments Sun, 12 Apr 2009 17:20:51 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/12/dance-team-take-5th-in-the-nation Congratulations, Grand Valley Laker Dance Team took 5th place in Daytona Florida.  The team worked hard to achieve this and are very proud.

    If you are interested in being are part of the team and a trip to compete in the NDA Nationals, make sure you check out our post on tryouts.  We would love to hear from you.

    Dance Team Tryout Information

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/12/dance-team-take-5th-in-the-nation/feed 0     Prelims NDA, Daytona FL http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/09/prelims-nda-daytona-fl http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/09/prelims-nda-daytona-fl#comments Thu, 09 Apr 2009 22:11:51 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/09/prelims-nda-daytona-fl Prelims photo1 Prelims photo2

    We are working really hard in Daytona Beach, FL in the NDA Collegiate National Dance Championships! We have already competed in Prelims and are headed to finals tomorrow!

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/09/prelims-nda-daytona-fl/feed 0     2009 – 2010 Dance Team Information – We want YOU!!! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/08/2009-2010tryouts http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/08/2009-2010tryouts#comments Wed, 08 Apr 2009 17:57:51 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=144

     

    2008 - 2009 Laker Dance Team

    2008 - 2009 Laker Dance Team

    The Grand Valley State University Laker Dance Team will be holding tryouts for the 2009-2010 season.

    The Laker Dance Team is a group of athletic women who perform during the men’s home football and basketball games. The team also makes many special appearances throughout the year and competes nationally at the NDA Collegiate Dance Competition in Daytona Beach, Florida.

    All the information covering dates and practice schedules is outlined in the tryout packet.
    If you have any questions feel free to contact us at tryouts@lakerdanceteam.com
    More detailed contact information can also be found in the Tryout packet.

    Two key pieces of information you will need and to carefully read over:

     

    We look forward to hearing back from you.

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/08/2009-2010tryouts/feed 0     Here we come Daytona http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/07/here-we-come-daytona http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/07/here-we-come-daytona#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2009 05:07:22 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/07/here-we-come-daytona We have worked really hard this year and we would like to thank everyone who has supported us along the way.  This is the big week for us where we get to perform for nationals.

    This year’s theme is featured around Detroit, and were ready to show the country what we’re made of.  Wish us lots of luck and we look forward to seeing everyone when we return.

    <3 Your Laker Dance Team.

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/04/07/here-we-come-daytona/feed 0     Max & Erma’s Fundraiser March 12th http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/03/01/max-ermas-fundraiser-march-12th http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/03/01/max-ermas-fundraiser-march-12th#comments Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:01:20 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=130 We know everyone loves food, and we know everyone loves their GVSU Laker Dance Team, so why not show your support at Max & Erma’s on March 12th.

    Come out to the Grandville location: 3940 Rivertown Pkwy. S.W., 616-406-1600

    20% of your sales will go towards The Laker Dance Team.  All you need to do is print off a copy of the ticket and bring it with you.  So simple.

    Thanks for your support !!!

    You can click below to get the pdf version.

    max ermas fundraiser

    max and erma’s pdf

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/03/01/max-ermas-fundraiser-march-12th/feed 0     2008 POSTER SALE http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/02/10/2008-poster-sale http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/02/10/2008-poster-sale#comments Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:14:36 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/02/10/2008-poster-sale Melt away those winter blues by picking up your 2008 Laker Dance Team Poster.  These posters are a great way to make your friends in your dorm jealous or maybe you need some extra decorations above your “ping pong” tables.  These are guaranteed to strike up any conversation.

    We really appreciate your support!!!

    All posters are signed by all members of your Laker Dance Team.

     

    HURRY SUPPLIES ARE LIMITED AND WILL GO FAST!!!

    Look for us selling them them in Kirkhof:

    MONDAY February 16th from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
    TUESDAY February 17th from 3:00pm – 7:00pm

     

    Can’t make it during those times?  No problem, just make sure you let one us members know and we can get one for you.

     

    Thank you everyone
    ~Laker Dance Team <3

     

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    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/02/10/2008-poster-sale/feed 0     Posters are coming soon!!! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/01/26/posters-are-coming-soon http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/01/26/posters-are-coming-soon#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2009 03:29:32 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=120 We are pretty excited to announce that our posters are about ready to come out.  We will be selling them both signed and unsigned.  Be sure to look for us around campus selling them.

    Don’t forget to come out to the basketball games to watch us.  It might be cold outside but our half time performance will warm you up <3

    We look forward to seeing you at our next game!!!

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    dance1

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2009/01/26/posters-are-coming-soon/feed 0     Last Regular Season Home FB Game in Pink http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/10/26/last-regular-season-home-fb-game-in-pink http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/10/26/last-regular-season-home-fb-game-in-pink#comments Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:57:46 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=110 We danced are way through our last game of the season.  (Regular season that is.)  We expect to be in playoffs so look for us then or on the basketball court.

    This game was for Breast Cancer awareness.  Everyone was decorated up in pink to help support this event.

    Thank you everyone for your support!!!

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/10/26/last-regular-season-home-fb-game-in-pink/feed 0     Laker Dance Team have featured photos on MLive.com http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/09/28/laker-dance-team-have-featured-photos-on-mlivecom http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/09/28/laker-dance-team-have-featured-photos-on-mlivecom#comments Mon, 29 Sep 2008 03:21:03 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=106 Not only can you find great photos at http://lakerdanceteam.com/gallery but now you might see a few of them pop up on Grand Rapids MLive section for sports on GVSU’s campus.

    The link to Mlive can be found below:

    http://www.mlive.com/lakers/index.ssf/photo_galleries/

    Here’s a few photos from our gallery:

    Danceteam

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/09/28/laker-dance-team-have-featured-photos-on-mlivecom/feed 0     Dance Team brings in the first place at Camp http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/08/06/dance-team-brings-in-the-first-place-at-camp http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/08/06/dance-team-brings-in-the-first-place-at-camp#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 02:19:54 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=81 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!

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/08/06/dance-team-brings-in-the-first-place-at-camp/feed 0     Website upgrades http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/05/14/website-upgrades http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/05/14/website-upgrades#comments Wed, 14 May 2008 15:19:02 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=76 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

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/05/14/website-upgrades/feed 0     Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Laker Dance Team http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/04/20/congratulations-to-the-2008-2009-laker-dance-team http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/04/20/congratulations-to-the-2008-2009-laker-dance-team#comments Mon, 21 Apr 2008 01:01:10 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=46 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

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/04/20/congratulations-to-the-2008-2009-laker-dance-team/feed 0     Dance Team Tryout information http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/04/01/dance-team-tryout-information http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/04/01/dance-team-tryout-information#comments Wed, 02 Apr 2008 03:27:44 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=45  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)

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/04/01/dance-team-tryout-information/feed 0     One last time… http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/03/17/one-last-time http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/03/17/one-last-time#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2008 15:16:02 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=44 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

    leaping

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/03/17/one-last-time/feed 0     Playoff weekend http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/03/16/playoff-weekend http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/03/16/playoff-weekend#comments Sun, 16 Mar 2008 21:39:45 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=43 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

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/03/16/playoff-weekend/feed 0     Road to the Nationals http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/02/17/road-to-the-nationals http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/02/17/road-to-the-nationals#comments Sun, 17 Feb 2008 17:21:11 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=42 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.

    full team

    full team

    full team

    full team

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/02/17/road-to-the-nationals/feed 0     Only 4 games left. http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/01/26/only-4-games-left http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/01/26/only-4-games-left#comments Sat, 26 Jan 2008 21:34:34 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=41 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.

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/01/26/only-4-games-left/feed 0     Thank you 2007 – 2008 Sponsors http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/01/16/thank-you-2007-2008-sponsors http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/01/16/thank-you-2007-2008-sponsors#comments Thu, 17 Jan 2008 01:51:35 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=40

    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

    ]]>     http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/01/16/thank-you-2007-2008-sponsors/feed 0     Ferris State Beat Down!!! http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/01/13/ferris-state-beat-down http://lakerdanceteam.com/2008/01/13/ferris-state-beat-down#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2008 01:38:39 +0000 admin http://lakerdanceteam.com/?p=39 Another week, another victory for the Lakers, and what a sweet victory it was beating Ferris State.

    full team

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