College Dance Team Recruiting Services

Many dancers interested in pursuing collegiate dance teams choose to work with recruiting organizations. These companies help guide dancers and families through the college dance team process, including auditions, program selection, skill development, recruiting exposure and working one on one with current and previous collegic dancers.

While working with a recruiting service is not required to make a college dance team, many dancers find them helpful in navigating the process.

Below are several well-known recruiting organizations in the collegiate dance space. All of these companies also provide virtual training and guidance. So don’t let their location scare you off.

Company 12

Based in Warren, Ohio

Company 12 hosts recruiting combines and training events designed to help dancers prepare for college dance team auditions. Their events typically include technique classes, choreography, and opportunities for dancers to perform in front of college coaches. Company 12 also focuses on educating dancers about the recruiting process and what different collegiate programs look for during auditions.

EmpowerMe Dance

Based in San Diego, CA

EmpowerMe is a college dance recruiting platform that helps dancers connect with collegiate dance programs through combines, recruiting events, and educational resources. Their events allow dancers to perform for multiple college coaches in one setting while also receiving feedback and insight into the recruiting process. EmpowerMe also provides resources that help dancers understand the expectations of college dance teams, prepare audition materials, and learn how to communicate with coaches during recruitment.

Sharpen Up Dance Team Training

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona

Sharpen Up provides recruiting education, mentorship, and training programs aimed at preparing dancers for collegiate dance teams. Their College Dance Launch program includes personalized evaluations, recruiting guidance, and coaching designed to help dancers build audition skills, create recruiting materials, and understand the expectations of college dance teams.

Studio 2 Stadium

Studio 2 Stadium focuses on helping dancers transition from studio training into the style and expectations of collegiate and professional dance teams. Their training programs often emphasize technical precision, performance quality, and game-day style choreography commonly seen on college dance teams. They also provide guidance on preparing for auditions and understanding the college dance team environment.

Tribe 99

Tribe 99 hosts recruiting events and training opportunities that allow dancers to learn directly from college dance team coaches and former collegiate dancers. Their programs often include technique classes, choreography sessions, and opportunities for dancers to be seen by multiple college programs in one setting. Tribe 99 also provides education about the recruiting process and how dancers can prepare for auditions.

UDA & NDA College Camps

The Universal Dance Association (UDA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) host camps, clinics, and national championships for collegiate dance teams. Many college dance teams attend these events, making them a valuable opportunity for dancers to gain exposure, learn collegiate choreography styles, and experience the culture of college dance programs.

Do You Need a Recruiting Service?
Working with a recruiting service can provide valuable guidance and exposure, but it is not required to make a college dance team. Many dancers connect with programs by attending college clinics, following teams on social media, and communicating directly with coaches. The best path often depends on a dancer’s goals, experience, and preferred college programs.

A Quick Note

Recruiting services can be helpful, but they are not required to make a college dance team. Many dancers successfully make collegiate teams by attending clinics, following programs on social media, and communicating directly with coaches.

The most important things college coaches look for are:

Strong technical foundation
Performance quality
Consistency and work ethic
A good fit for their program culture