University of Minnesota Athletics
Gopher Dance Showcase Event Set for April 19 at Williams Arena
3/4/2025 7:38:00 AM | Athletics, Spirit Squad
Fresh off the announcement that the University of Minnesota Dance Team will represent the United States at the ICU World Championships, the Golden Gophers will host a showcase event on April 19 at 3 p.m. in Williams Arena.
This showcase will be the only time to see the US National Team in Minnesota before they depart for the World Championships, April 23-25, in Orlando at the Wide World of Sports Complex located at Walt Disney World Resort.
During this showcase, the team will reprise their 2025 National Championship-winning Pom routine and debut a brand new Jazz routine created for the ICU World Championships. The event will also include performances from other talented dancers representing studios across the state.
General admission tickets are available for $15. Group tickets, a minimum of 15, are available for $12. University students can attend this event for free with their Student Sports Pass. Doors open at 2 p.m. for the general public through the Oak Street entrance. The Williams Arena bag policy will be in effect for this event. Various concession stands will be available on the south concourse with food & beverages for purchase.
The 23-time national champion University of Minnesota dance team is prepared to take on the world as it represents the United States in international competition at the 2025 ICU World Championships. This will be the third time that Minnesota will represent the US National Team, having also done so in 2010 and 2014.
The Gophers won the Pom national title for the third straight year at the Universal Dance Association Dance Nationals in Orlando. They also took second in Jazz for the second straight year and most recently won a national championship in Jazz in 2023.
The ICU was formed in 2004 and is the recognized world governing body of Cheer (Cheerleading & Performance Cheer). The ICU comprises 120 member National Cheer Federations / 10 million athletes on all continents, hosts World Championships consistently welcoming over 70 nations, many global continental and regional championships, and continues to grow as a unified voice for all those who are dedicated to the positive advancement of cheerleading throughout the world.
This showcase will be the only time to see the US National Team in Minnesota before they depart for the World Championships, April 23-25, in Orlando at the Wide World of Sports Complex located at Walt Disney World Resort.
During this showcase, the team will reprise their 2025 National Championship-winning Pom routine and debut a brand new Jazz routine created for the ICU World Championships. The event will also include performances from other talented dancers representing studios across the state.
General admission tickets are available for $15. Group tickets, a minimum of 15, are available for $12. University students can attend this event for free with their Student Sports Pass. Doors open at 2 p.m. for the general public through the Oak Street entrance. The Williams Arena bag policy will be in effect for this event. Various concession stands will be available on the south concourse with food & beverages for purchase.
The 23-time national champion University of Minnesota dance team is prepared to take on the world as it represents the United States in international competition at the 2025 ICU World Championships. This will be the third time that Minnesota will represent the US National Team, having also done so in 2010 and 2014.
The Gophers won the Pom national title for the third straight year at the Universal Dance Association Dance Nationals in Orlando. They also took second in Jazz for the second straight year and most recently won a national championship in Jazz in 2023.
The ICU was formed in 2004 and is the recognized world governing body of Cheer (Cheerleading & Performance Cheer). The ICU comprises 120 member National Cheer Federations / 10 million athletes on all continents, hosts World Championships consistently welcoming over 70 nations, many global continental and regional championships, and continues to grow as a unified voice for all those who are dedicated to the positive advancement of cheerleading throughout the world.
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