Audition videos due by March 31st!
Audition videos due by March 31st!
Shockwave Dance Team
The Tulane Shockwave Dance Team is the official dance team of Tulane University and a key part of Tulane University Bands. The team performs at all home football games, as well as men’s and women’s basketball games. Beyond athletic events, Shockwave also performs in Mardi Gras parades and makes appearances at various campus and community events throughout the year.
Shockwave recently completed its second season competing at NDA Nationals in both jazz and hip hop, continuing to grow as a collegiate dance program. The team trains year-round, putting in long hours to perfect routines, strengthen technique, and represent Tulane with pride and dedication.
Shockwave is known for its hard work, passion, and commitment to excellence. Whether on the field, on the court, or in the community, the team gives 100 percent in every performance, bringing energy and spirit that reflects both Tulane and the culture of New Orleans.
Meet the Coach
Dr. Alexis Liberto
Interim Dance Team Coach
Meet the Team
Shockwave Dance Team
Auditions
Interest Form
Interested in becoming a member of Shockwave? Start by filling out this form!
Video Submission
Auditioning? Submit your Common Recruitment Videos here!
Recruitment Guide
Want to Audition but aren’t sure where to begin? Check out our official steps to getting recruited!
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and apply!
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Our team size can vary from year to year, but we typically have 16-22 dancers.
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Yes! We allow all college juniors and below to participate in the recruitment process.
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Our team performs pom, jazz, hip-hop, and gameday style dances for football, basketball, and volleyball games. We compete in jazz and hip hop at NDA Nationals.
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Shockwave performs at a variety of athletic and community events throughout the year. These include all home football games, one regular-season away football game, postseason bowl or championship games, select men's and women's home basketball games, Mardi Gras parades, and NDA Nationals.
The team also participates in additional community or athletic events when requested by athletics, band, or other Tulane departments. -
Our typical practice schedule consists of:
Monday: 6pm-9pm
Tuesday: 6:15am-8:15am
Wednesday: 7:15am-8:15am (LIFT) 7:00pm-9:00pm
Friday: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Saturday: In the fall semester, we have football games on Saturdays. In the spring semester, we have National practices typically from 8am-11am and 1pm-4pm.
*Schedules may vary with football, basketball, volleyball, and mardi gras or other appearances, and NDA Nationals seasons.
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Fall and winter break are tentative schedules for Shockwave, as they depend on football schedules, including possible away games, potential bowl and/or playoff games; however, this typically would only impact 3-6 days of winter break.
It is required for Shockwave dancers to stay on campus during spring break for Nationals practices, given the proximity to NDA Nationals.
