Whether you want to dance for fun, get a great workout, perform, compete or connect with other students who love dance, Mississippi State offers plenty of ways to get moving.
From dance-inspired group fitness classes and the MSU Dance Team to student organizations and opportunities in the Starkville community, you can find a dance experience that fits your interests and skill level.
You don't have to be an experienced dancer to get moving.
Bulldog X group fitness classes through University Recreation include dance-focused and rhythm-based workouts designed for a variety of experience and fitness levels. Classes are a great option if you want to exercise, learn new moves and have fun without committing to a performance group.
Bulldog X is a good fit if you want to:
Take your passion for dance to the sidelines and the national stage with the Mississippi State Dance Team. The team is an important part of the Bulldog game-day experience, performing at MSU football, basketball and baseball games, as well as events across campus. The team also competes nationally at NDA College Nationals.
Interested in joining? Mississippi State offers dance clinics and a recruitment and audition process for students interested in becoming part of the team. Visit the MSU Spirit Squads website for current information about clinics, recruitment, auditions and requirements.
Bring your performance skills to game day as part of the Famous Maroon Band Auxiliaries. Students can audition for Color Guard or Feature Twirler and perform alongside the Famous Maroon Band during football season.
Color Guard members combine movement, dance and equipment work to create high-energy visual performances and build their spinning and dance skills. Feature Twirlers showcase advanced baton twirling and showmanship during pregame and halftime performances.
Auditions for Color Guard and Feature Twirlers are held in the spring. Visit the Famous Maroon Band website for current audition information and requirements.
Dance can also be a great way to find your people at Mississippi State.
MSU student organizations provide opportunities to explore different styles of dance, meet other students, practice, perform and get involved on campus. Opportunities can change from year to year, so Cowbell Connect is the best place to find active dance-focused organizations and upcoming events.
Search “dance” in Cowbell Connect to discover current student organizations and dance events.
Your dance experience doesn't have to stop at the edge of campus.
Students with dance experience may find opportunities to teach or assist with dance classes in Starkville and the surrounding community. Local dance studios and organizations may offer opportunities to work with children and adults in styles ranging from ballet and jazz to contemporary, hip-hop and more.
Availability, qualifications and hiring needs vary by organization.