Date: Jan 06, 2009

Hofstra’s Nationally Ranked Cheerleading and Dance Teams Give Final Performances Before National Championships

Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY – The Hofstra Cheerleading Squad and Hofstra Dance Team will perform their final exhibition on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the David S. Mack Sports and Exhibition Complex . This will be the final performance in front of the Hofstra crowd before both teams travel to Orlando, FL to compete in the Universal Dance Association/Universal Cheer Association National Competition.

“This exhibition is truly important to the Cheer and Dance teams especially because it's the one and only chance to show Hofstra what our teams will be brining to Nationals,” said Cheerleading Coach Christine Nowierski. “Because of safety and athletic rules and regulations both teams are not given the opportunity to perform certain stunts and routines at sporting events, so this exhibition is a chance for the Hofstra community to witness the power in performance both these teams will be bringing to Nationals.”

This final exhibition before competition will be a chance for both teams to perfect their routines and feel the spirit from the Hofstra crowd before the final challenge at nationals.  Both the dance team and cheerleading squad are nationally ranked and champions on many levels. The cheerleading squad has been UCA’s Small Co-Ed National Champion in 2006 and 2007 and also won the title in 2003. 

The dance team has been nationally ranked for the past 14 years and has been in the top five in their categories for 10 of those years. They were the 2006 National Hip Hop Champions and are ranked #1 among colleges on Long Island.

Hofstra University is a dynamic private institution where students can choose from more than 140 undergraduate and 155 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences; business; engineering; communication; education, health and human services; and honors studies, as well as a School of Law. With a student-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, our professors teach small classes averaging 22 students that emphasize interaction, critical thinking and analysis. Hofstra offers a faculty whose highest priority is teaching excellence. 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.