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May 15, 2009
Congratulations Spring 2009 Graduates!
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August 13, 2009
HPU Cheer and Dance Teams Win Paid Bids at Camp to Attend National Competition in 2010 HPU Press Release
Six HPU Dancers graduated on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. Congratulations and good luck!
Spring 2009 Graduates: Tiffany Huber, Megan Hengesbaugh, Desiree Walters, Sarah Martin, Lisa Cameron Not Pictured: Donnell Hoernig
April 13, 2009
HPU Cheer and Dance Teams Defend National Title and HPU All-Girl Stunt Groups Take First and Second at Nationals HPU Press Release
April 10, 2009
HPU Cheerleaders Win 7th National Championships
KGMB9 News - The Hawai'i Pacific University Cheerleaders have won the national title at the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Association (NDA) Championships for the seventh year in a row. |
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April 9 and 10, 2009
HPU at NDA College Nationals Go to varsity.com and search for Hawaii Pacific University to see HPU Dance Team at 2009 NDA Championships.
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The Hawai`i Pacific University Dance Team takes pride in their role as representatives of the university and ambassadors within the community. As promoters of school spirit, they are most often seen performing at HPU's nationally ranked Volleyball and Basketball games. In addition to supporting Sea Warrior sporting events, the dance team maintains a high profile within the community, making special appearances and participating in community service projects and events. They have also represented the State of Hawai'i and the university at national collegiate dance camps and competitions. Since April 2004 they have brought home five national champion dance team titles. They are well known for their diverse style and impeccable technique
Auditions, both live and by videotape, are held every spring, and tuition scholarships are available for incoming HPU students and current dancers. Live auditions for the 2010-2011 team will be held in Spring 2010. Check back after November 1, 2009 for more details.
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Rebecca Malak
Howell, Michigan
Rebecca is an optimistic, 4th year dancer who absolutely loves dance team! After she saw the HPU Dance Team compete in the 2004 NDA Nationals she knew that when she could, she would be a part of HPU’s team. Rebecca is one of those people who sees what they want and goes for it, no matter what it takes. Her cheerful, encouraging attitude has been noticed from the first day she came to the team. Teammates say she is best known for her signature shout, “Yea dance team.” Rebecca is a senior who is enjoying every minute of being a part of Hawaii’s diverse culture. She is majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies. Outside of her studies she helps lead the school, as the first dancer to be a part of the Associated Students of Hawai‘i Pacific University (AS-HPU) HPU's undergraduate student government. Rebecca is the President of AS-HPU. In her free time she loves to bake, do puzzles, and watch movies. |
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Noe Sasano
Honolulu, Hawaii
Noe is a fierce, confident dancer who catches your eye with every performance. The improvement Noe has shown over the last three years is amazing. It is no surprise that she is going to continue to dance after her graduation in December. She wants to learn more, keep improving and hopefully become a teacher/choreographer in the future. She would also like to get a job in her field of Business Management. Noe has this strong determination behind everything she does, which makes her excel in every style of dance given to her. And she definitely knows how to “get down” in Hip Hop! The dance team has really helped Noe become a leader and a good friend. She loves how each year the team comes together to become the best team possible. She said that the friendships she has built on the team are friendships that will last a lifetime.
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Head Dance Coach
Jessica Walz
dance@hpu.edu; (808) 687-7039
Jessica Walz, Head Dance Coach, is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and coach. She spent the past six years coaching the San Diego University dance team and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from Point Park College (Pittsburgh, PA). Upon graduation, Jessica headed to Los Angeles to pursue her professional dance career and appeared in numerous movies, tv shows, and special events. She has also traveled all over the country choreographing and performing for Club Med Resorts. Aside from being an accomplished dancer and choreographer, Jessica has served as a judge at numerous high school and collegiate dance competitions at both the state and national level. She has also freelanced with studios and high schools across the U.S. and abroad in Japan and Europe. A veteran choreographer and teacher with Universal Dance Association, she was recently appointed as one of their master choreographers of VROC! |
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Assistant Coach
Lisa Cameron
Heidelberg, Ontario
Originally from Ontario Canada, Lisa Cameron is currently in her second year as the Assistant Dance Coach and is pursing her master’s degree in business. As a former dance team member, she earned her undergraduate degree in entrepreneurial studies. During her time on the HPU dance team she contributed in many different aspects for the HPU Dance Team including choreography and costume design. Lisa has extensive training in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, and hip hop and was a member of the NBA Toronto Raptors Dance PAC for several years and performed at all home NBA games, fundraisers, and performances. | |
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For more information regarding the HPU Spirit Scholarship programs contact Adrienne Lampitelli, Associate Director of Spirit Programs, Center for Student Life and First-Year Programs, at (808) 687-7012 or email at alampitelli@hpu.edu. | |
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