American University Spirit Program

The American University Spirit Program consists of a co-ed cheerleading squad, an all-female dance team, and a mascot. Each performs at all home Men's and Women's basketball games and engages in philanthropic events throughout the community. The teams also support all other athletic teams at select events.

The AU Cheer and Dance Teams practice each Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings for three hours each. In addition, each member is expected to complete detailed workouts on his/her own time. Each member is also required to raise $500 in donations each year to support the program.


NCA/NDA COLLEGIATE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Both teams will be competing in the National Cheerleading Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) Collegiate National Championships this April! To read more about the teams, read posts from team members, and follow them on their journey to Nationals, visit our blog at auspirit.blogspot.com

Tryout Dates for the 2013-2014 Spirit Program

Tryouts for the 2013-2014 American University cheerleading and dance teams will be held on the dates listed below. Video tryouts are also available for special circumstances. For more information, and to register, please email spirit@american.edu.

Session I:

Saturday, April 27--CHEERLEADING
-12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Wrestling Room, Jacobs Fitness Center
Sunday, April 28--DANCE
-3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Jacobs Fitness Center

Session II:

Sunday, August 25
Cheer and Dance Tryouts
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Bender Arena, Main Court

AU Cheer

AU Dance Team