The Concordia University dance team finished second in the small dance division at the NAIA Midwest Regional Competition over the weekend in Iowa. The Bulldogs scored a 78% on their routine to finish second in the competition. With that performance, Concordia received a bronze bid to the NDA National Championships in April.
The Concordia University dance team travels to Iowa this weekend for the NAIA Midwest Regional Competition. William Penn University hosts the event which is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
A team on the cusp of reaching the national championships in recent years hopes to break down the barrier in 2026. The deep and talented Bulldogs are led by senior captains Taylor Larsen and Elise O'Neill.
Coming off a top 10 national scoring average in 2024, Concordia Dance continues to pursue a national championship appearance. Coach Mandi Maser's Bulldogs return All-Americans Hanna Bitner and Taylor Larsen.
Following a record-breaking 2023 season, Concordia Competitive Dance aspires to reach the national stage in 2024. The list of returnees includes All-GPAC honorees Ryleigh Flesner, Taylor Larsen and Avery Lewis.
A year after placing seventh at the GPAC Championships/NAIA Qualifier event, the Bulldogs have high hopes for 2023. They return six of eight athletes from the qualifying roster and bring in a class of talented freshmen.
Momentum continues to build for Concordia Competitive Dance following a 2021 season of major gains. Haleigh Fitzsimmons leads a group that placed fourth in the GPAC last season while improving its scores across the board.
On the eve of competition season, the Concordia University Dance team carries a new level of confidence into 2021. The Bulldogs will be led by captains Haleigh Fitzsimmons and Michelle Porath.
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