The Campbell University Dance Team (CUDT) is a scholarship collegiate level varsity dance team under the Department of Campus Recreation. The team performs at all Campbell University home football games, men’s and women’s basketball games, and postseason tournaments. In addition, the Dance Team performs and attends many Campbell and Community events including Tartan and Orientation, Creek Madness, Homecoming Parade, and various other events each year. The Campbell University Dance Team has attended the National Dance Alliance (NDA) camp sponsored by Varsity Spirit in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 2018 and 2019 seasons. At camp, dance team members learn new skills and grow as a team to best cheer for the Camels in the upcoming sports season.
Members of the Dance Team must be full-time students in good academic standing at Campbell University. Participation is a significant commitment from August through March, typically requiring of two two-hour practices and one technique practice a week, games, and appearances. Campbell University provides dancers access to benefits including:
- Academic Scholarships
- Under Armour Team Gear
- Team Travel (Basketball Tournaments)
Campbell University Dance Team members are chosen during a highly competitive audition process in early summer (May/June). Dancers complete a fitness evaluation, skills assessment, solo and perform two routines for a panel of judges.
After auditions, selected team members spend the summer learning routines and sidelines in preparation for the first game of the season. Team members are challenged to increase personal growth and development through the management of athletic and academic responsibilities, while developing good character, citizenship, and sportsmanship.
Savanah Ramsey is in her 4th season as head coach of the Dance Team. Since taking over the team in 2022, she has grown the teams outreach in both campus and community programs while focusing on team recruitment.
Savanah grew up in Denton, NC, where she began her dance career at the age of three. She attended Campbell University and earned a Bachelor of Science in Sports Communication and a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies in 2021, while a member of the Campbell University Dance Team. She also received her Master of Arts in Adult Education in 2025 from East Carolina University.
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Savannah Bell – Captain |
Skylar Loher – Captain |
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Abigail Batchelor |
Kaylin Bitz |
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Gisel Acosta-Carerro |
Riley Gaddy |
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Sahara Knight |
Sa’Tori Lorenzo |
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Khalia Lynch |
Courtney Wallace |
Camps – Fall and Spring season camps are available for dancers aged 5-18. Dancers learn choreography from Campbell Dance Team members and perform the routines at home football or basketball games. Camp participants enjoy a day full of dancing and lots of Campbell pride.
Clinics – College Prep Clinic hosted early October for all High School Students and Current College Students to get a glimpse at collegiate dance. Auditions Prep Clinic hosted in late March for High School Seniors and Current College Students to best prepare for auditions.
Each year, the Campbell University Dance Team invites back their seasoned alumni to perform with current members of the team at a men’s or women’s basketball game in the spring. The day is full of fun, dancing and laughter as stories are traded back and forth with memories that alumni have cherished since being on the team.
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Contact
For more information about the Campbell University Dance Team or upcoming dance events, please contact the team via email at campbelldanceteam@gmail.com.