About Team USA Dance

Congratulations to the University of Memphis and Pace Elite for being chosen as the 2012 Team USA Dance! More information about the two teams coming soon!

2009 marked the first year for the ICU World Championship in Orlando, Florida. The selection process consisted of determining which single dance team would represent the United States of America in a competition that involved separate three routines (Jazz, Hip Hop, and Freestyle Cheerdance).  With four UDA College National Championship titles in the Division 1A Hip Hop division and a more than stellar record in the Division 1A Jazz, the University of Cincinnati Dance Team became the first ever Team USA Dance.  The UC Dance Team head coach of over a decade, Lisa Spears, guided the team to an astonishing victory.  Team USA Dance received gold medals in the Jazz, Hip Hop, and Freestyle Cheerdance categories.  This "Dream Team" was truly remarkable.

Once again, Team USA Dance dominated the stage at the 2010 ICU World Championships in Orlando, Florida.  The Golden Gopher Dance Team from the University of Minnesota was selected to represent the United States of America after submitting a phenomenal tryout video.  The Golden Gophers won the UDA College National Champion five times, and in 2010 they were the first dance team to win both the Jazz and Pom categories within Division 1A.  Amber Jackson, the Golden Gopher head coach, steered the talented team in the right direction, winning gold in the Jazz and Freestyle categories and silver in Hip Hop at the ICU World Championship.

Team Members

• 2009 Team Members 
• 2010 Team Members 
• 2011 Team Members  
   

ICU World Championships

   2009 Jazz- Gold 
   2009 Hip Hop- Gold 
   2009 Freestyle- Gold 

   2010 Jazz- Gold 
   2010 Hip Hop- Silver 
   2010 Freestyle- Gold

   2011 Jazz- Gold 
   2011 Hip Hop- Gold 
   2011 Freestyle- Gold

Photos

    2009 ICU World Championship  View Slideshow

    2010 ICU World Championship  View Slideshow

*For more information or if you have any questions please contact Dani Rein – Director of Dance for USA Cheer at 800-859-9912 or mailto:danirein@usacheer.net     

All Girl Cheer Coaches 

 Tony Nash

• Home Town: Wichita, Kansas
• Current Residence: Bloomington, Indiana
• Cheered at: Wichita State University
• Coaching Background: Barton County Community College, Wichita State University, Morehead State University, Indiana University
• National Championship Titles: Morehead State University (Coach, All Girl 2005, 2007, 2010 & Coed 2005 - 2010), Team USA All Girl World Champions (Coach, 2009)
• Coaching Motto: "Victorious warriors win first and then go to war, while defeated warriors go to war first and then seek to win." Sun-Tzu
• Professional Cheerleading Career: Varsity V!ROC Full Time Choreographer, UCA Staff (Head Instructor, Core Staff, and College Staff), National Level Judge (12 years)
• What was your initial feeling when you were asked to coach for Team USA again? "I feel honored and I'm extremely excited to be back with Team USA All Girl as their coach.  It was truly a privilege to work so closely with these talented athletes from all around the country for the 2009 ICU Championships.  I can't wait to get back in there and develop a routine alongside these athletes that will push the limits even more.  Team USA is an excellent opportunity for athletes to represent their country in a sport that we are so passionate about."

Misty Hodges

• Home Town: Clarksville, Indiana
• Current Residence: Louisville, Kentucky
• Cheered at: University of Louisville
• Coaching Background: University of Louisville, Gym Tyme AllStars and Multiple High School and Middle School
• National Championship Titles: University of Louisville (Athlete) 1992 & 1994, University of Louisville All Girl 10 titles, University of Louisville Small Coed 6 titles, Gym Tyme AllStars multiple National Championships and 11 World Titles, University of Louisville 2011 Inaugural STUNT Champions.
• Coaching Motto: 'Through Teamwork, Persistence and Preparation anything is possible!'
• What was your initial feeling when you were asked to coach for Team USA? It is a tremendous honor for me to represent our county by coaching Team USA. I look forward to the challenge of working with some of the best athletes in the United States and competing with teams from around the world.
  

Coed Cheer Coaches

David McDowell 

• Home Town: Jacksonville, Florida
• Current Residence: Memphis, TN
• Cheered at: University of Kentucky 
• Coaching Background: University of Kentucky, University of Florida, University of Alabama 
• National Championship Titles: University of Kentucky (Athlete),
• Professional Cheerleading Career: UCA Instructor (11 years), AACCA Certified, USA Cheer Executive Committee Representative for Active Athletes

LeRoy McCullough

• Home Town: Fayetteville, North Carolina
• Current Residence: Edmond, Oklahoma
• Cheered at: University of South Carolina (1992-1994), University of Louisville (2002-2002)
• Coaching Background: Assistant Coach at University of Louisville (2002-2005), Oklahoma State University (2005-present), GymTyme Allstars (2000-2005), Twist and Shout Allstars
• National Championship Titles: University of Louisville (Assistant Coach, 2003-2005), Oklahoma State University (Coach, Small Coed Div. 1 2007 & Div. 1A 2010)
• Coaching Motto: "Stay humble and stay hungry."
• Professional Cheerleading Career: NCA Associate Director of College Programs (1996-1998), UCA Staff (3 years), NCA Staff (14 years total, 12 years as aCollege Head Instructor)
• What was your initial feeling when you were asked to coach for Team USA? "I was honored to be considered for the opportunity to coach Team USA.  I am a very proud to be an American and have always had a passion for rooting on Team USA in any endeavor that we might be competing in.  Having the opportunity to represent our nation in cheerleading is the best thing that I could possibly have hoped and I look forward to the challenge of competing against teams from around the world."

Hip Hop, Jazz and Pom/Freestyle Dance Coach

--Coming January 31--