Recreation and Sports

Dance Team

The dance team begins their season with an overnight camp, where they learn choreography for the upcoming season and build connections with fellow members. The team brings excitement to a variety of sporting events, including soccer, football, and basketball games. They perform at school and community events and compete in both regional and national competitions.

Awards and Recognitions

 

  • February 2024: Placed 3rd for Division III Poms at Concordia University Chicago.
  • March 2024: Placed 1st in both Division III Poms and Division III Jazz at Concordia University Chicago.
  • April 2024: First time competing in the College Classic National Competition at Orlando, Florida placing 6th for Division III Poms and 11th for Division III Jazz.

For more information on the dance team and an application, email Coach Kim Maljak at kmaljak@muurausahvenlampi.com or Coach Katelyn Paulus at kmpaulus@muurausahvenlampi.com.

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Dance Team Scholarships

Promising new student leaders who are committed to participating in North Park University’s recreational cheer, dance, and step teams are invited to audition for annually renewable scholarships of up to $1,000. Women and men in these three groups bolster the University’s team spirit at athletic competitions and perform at community events and competitions throughout the year. (Please note that these groups are not intercollegiate athletic teams; as an NCAA Division III university, North Park is not able to offer athletic scholarships.) Learn more.