Five-Time National Champions
The Washburn University Dancing Blues are an integral part of Washburn spirit. Serving as the university dance team, the Dancing Blues perform at all home football games, women’s and men’s basketball games, NCAA tournament games, appear at university and alumni events, and compete at the national level.
The Dancing Blues are five-time American Dance and Drill Team National Champions with titles in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019. Currently, the Dancing Blues compete at the DTU College Classic Invitational in Orlando, FL.
The Dancing Blues are currently made up of 14 members representing 10 major areas of study.
Tryouts
Tryouts for the 2023-2024 Dancing Blues will be held during the 2023 spring semester. All incoming freshman, transfer and current Washburn University students in good standing are eligible to try out. Successful members will receive a scholarship for their commitment to the Dancing Blues.
Tryout Clinics will be held during the 2023 spring semester. High school and college age dancers are all welcome to attend to learn more about the team and how tryouts will be held.
All updates about the clinics and tryouts will be posted on the Dancing Blues social media pages.
Be sure to check in regularly and follow the Dancing Blues to stay up to date! Feel free to contact coach Tia Benyshek with any questions.
Mission