Date: Jan 21, 2010

Hofstra Cheerleaders Win UCA National Competition

Fifth national title for Hofstra’s Cheer Team

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – Hofstra University’s Small Co-Ed Cheerleading Team has taken top honors at the 2010 Universal Dance Association (UDA)/Universal Cheer Association (UCA) National Competition at Disney World, Orlando, FL. For more than a decade, the Pride Cheerleaders have been ranked among the nation's top 10 teams. Previously, they won the Small Co-ed Championship title in 2003, 2006, 2007, and 2009. The Cheer Team also placed second in the All Girl Partner Stunts division.

“I could not be more proud of this competition team. They have overcome so much adversity this year and they were determined to defend their National title,” said Cheerleading Coach Christine Farina. “Their accomplishments have far exceeded the accomplishments of any team I have ever coached. The team received 1st place on their Qualification tape, won a Back to Back National Championship, and most importantly, hit the most difficult and creative routine we have ever choreographed. They left their heart out there in their performance and it definitely paid off." 

To prepare for Nationals the team practiced twice-a-day all through the January break, compared to their typical practice schedule of three to four times a week. The team that was chosen to compete at nationals is comprised of the cheer program's most elite group of 12 women and four men out of the total 24 members.

Hofstra’s Dance Team, which also competed at Disney World, placed fourth in Division I Jazz and in the top 10 in the UDA Division 1 Hip Hop category.  The Dance Team has developed into one of the premier college dance programs in the United States. It has been nationally ranked for more than a decade and in the top five in their categories for 10 of those years.

Videos of all the team’s performances can be seen here:

http://launch.producerhq.com/576  Cheer Small Coed Division I

http://launch.producerhq.com/404  Cheer All Girl Partner Stunts

http://launch.producerhq.com/591   Dance Team Jazz Clip

http://launch.producerhq.com/592    Dance Team Hip-Hop Clip

Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students can choose from about 150 undergraduate and more than 160 graduate offerings in liberal arts and sciences, business; engineering; communication; education, health and human services;  and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. The University also provides excellent facilities with state-of-the-art technology, extensive library resources and internship programs that match students' interests and abilities with appropriate companies and organizations.  The Hofstra community is driven, dynamic and energetic, helping students find and focus their strengths to prepare them for a successful future.

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