UC Dance Team Gets #1 Ranking

By DAVE BERK
Nov 3, 2006
Bearcat Insider

University of Cincinnati has once again seen it's dance and cheer squads receive high marks as they prepare to defend their title and keep their national status.

The University of Cincinnati Dance Team is at it again with a “Number One” ranking following the Universal Dance Association’s review of video entries for this year’s national championships.


The Bearcats head a list of 30 schools selected to compete in the 2007 College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championships, to be held January 12-14 at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Under the guidance of Lisa Spears, the Bearcats have won the last three national titles in the Hip-Hop division along with a top eight finish in the main competition in the last four seasons.

Not to be overlooked is the Bearcats Cheerleading Team who was ranked second in the Northeast Region. The Bearcats have finished in the Top 10 in the nation ten times in the past.