Hex Rally

November 22
Main Mall
This year Texas Dance will not be performing at Hex Rally, but we will be there supporting the other performers and the football team! Hex Rally began when the Longhorns, desperate for help getting out of their losing streak with the Texas A&M Aggies, sought help from a fortune teller. She told the fans to burn red candles in their windows, and the Longhorns would win. That Thursday night the Longhorns did beat the Aggies, and we continue to light red candles to hex them each year. Join Texas Dance on Monday night to get your candle and support the Texas Longhorn Football Team in their annual Thanksgiving game against the Aggies!

PLA: Project Linking The Arts

November 19
Union Ballroom
Hosted by Steel Dance Company, PLA is an annual performance for various dance teams to show the community what they can do. Come see Texas Dance show of our technique and talent and learn about other dance teams around UT. This will also be our last performance of the fall semester, so don't miss it!

Juicy Tart Fundraiser

November 5 - November 19
Visit Juicy Tart at any time during the week of November 8-12 and help Texas Dance fund our trip to Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL. Tell your cashier that you want to support us, and 10% of your purchase will go to our fundraiser and you'll get 10% off your yogurt! It's healthy, delicious, and for a good cause.

Longhorn Village Performance

October 31
Longhorn Village Retirement Community
In an effort to reach more of the Austin community, Texas Dance performed Halloween routines for the residents of Longhorn Village, the retirement community built in association with the Texas Exes. We had so much fun performing for and visiting with alumni who love the University of Texas as much as we do, as well as residents who did not go to UT.

Longhorn Halloween

October 31
Frank Erwin Center
We hope you brought the kids in their costumes to see Texas Dance perform at Longhorn Halloween! Longhorn Halloween is a fun and safe Halloween carnival put on for children of UT Austin faculty, staff, and students. Admission is free and the event features games, face painting, a haunted house, a fire truck, and more! We performed two routines and stayed after for pictures with the kids. It was great to see all the children in their costumes and get more involved in the UT community.

OU Rally

September 29
Main Mall
To support the Texas Longhorn football team's trip to Dallas, TX for the annual Red River Rivalry against the University of Oklahoma, Texas Dance performed in OU Rally. The team joined Texas Cheer/Pom, Roustabouts, the Longhorn Band, and the Texas Exes Student Chapter in wishing the team good luck against the Sooners.

Spicy Pickle Fundraiser

September 19
In order to raise money for our April 2011 trip to Daytona Beach, FL, Texas Dance hosted a fundraiser at the Spicy Pickle in UT's West Campus. The event was successful as a fundraiser and way for team members to bond with each other and their friends. Thank you to everyone who came out to support us!

Fall 2010 Clinic and Auditions

September 12 - 19
Texas Dance recently held a clinic and auditions for the 2010-2011 season. Approximately 40 dancers attended the clinic and 20 tried out for the team. After two nights of learning routines and showing off technique across the floor and a night of interviews, Texas Dance welcomed eight awesome girls to the team. We can't wait to start dancing and performing with them! Thank you to everyone who auditioned!

Start Fresh Organization Fair, Party on the Plaza

August 24
In support of Fall 2010 Clinic and Auditions, Texas Dance tabled at the Start Fresh Organization Fair and Party at the Plaza. In the weeks between we spent time tabling on the West Mall. We spoke to a number of dancers interested in attending the clinic and auditioning for the team. It was great getting to meet so many new faces and getting dancers interested in joining our team!

NDA Collegiate Camp

July 23-25
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Texas Dance attended NDA Collegiate Camp at Southern Methodist University July 23-25. They learned a variety of routines perfect for performances and expanding their abilities. The team received a Spirit Stick and a Bronze bit to NDA Collegiate Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL in April. Caitlin James and America Gonzales were chosen as All-American dancers, and Sydney Drost and Annika Atkinson were nominated. Congratulations to Texas Dance on their awesome weekend at camp!

Spring Show

May 1
McCallum Fine Arts Academy
Spring Show is an annual event produced by Texas Dance for our friends and family to see our wide range of talent, outside of rallies and competitions. The show featured routines from past performances, our Nationals routine, and various routines choreographed by team members. There were also many guest performances, including a guitarist, a solo singer, an a Capella group, and a pianist. Thanks to all our family, friends, and guest performers who made the show a success!

Spring Auditions

April 24
Texas Dance held Spring Auditions for current students and incoming freshmen who were in town. A number of dancers auditioned and we welcomed four to our team. They are wonderful dancers and we can't wait to start a new season with them on our team! Congratulations girls!

National Dance Alliance Collegiate Nationals Competition

April 7-11
Daytona Beach, Florida
Texas Dance traveled to Daytona Beach, FL to compete for a national title with their routine titled "Good Luck", choreographed by Roland Latson. After months of practice, the team finally got to compete against some of the best dance teams in the country. Texas Dance was awarded third place in Challenge Cup. Congratulations to the other teams in Daytona.

American Dance/Drill Team Competition

March 27
University of North Texas, Denton, TX
Texas Dance competed in American Dance/Drill Team's competition in Denton, TX against many teams that were also in Daytona. They performed their routine "Good Luck", on which they won second place. Congratulations to the other teams in Denton.

Texas' Best Dance Crew

March 26
AT&T Conference Center
For the second year, Texas Dance joined Beta Chi Theta for Texas' Best Dance Crew. The dance competition was the end of their week-long event, Beating Heart Disease, during which they worked to raise awareness around campus andthe Austin community about the risks of heart disease. Instructors from The Dance Zone judged the competition that featured dance organizations from all over campus, including competitive teams and fraternities and sororities. Congratulations to all the competitors and winners, and thanks to everyone who came to support the performers and BXÈ!

Plucker's Fundraiser

February 16
Texas Dance joined with Plucker's in Austin's West Campus to raise money for their trip to NDA Nationals in Daytona Beach, FL. Customers mentioned Texas Dance any time during the meal and Plucker's donated a portion of their tab to Texas Dance. It was a night full of food, friends, and fun. Stay tuned for more information on our next fundraiser!
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Showtime International Collegiate Program

January 23
Westfield High School, Houston, TX
UTDT participated in Showtime International's National Collegiate Dance Team Program. This event allowed current high school dancers to see what UTDT has to offer for students interested in coming to the University of Texas at Austin. UTDT did a presentation early Saturday morning for the dancers and was available at our booth for the rest of the day for any questions.