Tiger Dancers
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Welcome 2008-09 Tiger Dancers!
The Pacific Athletic Department is proud to announce the members of the 2008-09 Tiger Dance team:
Avery Hochhalter,
Kristen Mueller,
Alexia Case,
Lauren Ragan,
Maryse Gellad,
Kari Huber,
Cristy Yadon,
Nicole Torres,
Elizabeth Croisetiere,
Shelby Lewis and
Stefanie Hemminger.
Who are the Tiger Dancers
The Tiger Dancers bring a tremendous amount of energy to each and every Pacific home game! Modeled after professional NBA & NFL dance teams, the Tiger Dancers perform all styles of dance, for example hip hop, jazz, straight arm pom, novelty, etc. The Dance Team learns routines to music by the Pacific Pep Band and recorded music for basketball half-time performances.
Squad members must also be familiar with cheerleading arm motions and be able to work with pom poms for a majority of the band dances and cheers. Tumbling is not required. The Tiger Dancers are also an important public relations tool for the University and the Tiger Dancers exude a tremendous amount of enthusiasm and school spirit as they promote the Pacific Athletic program
The Tiger Dancers are under the direction of former 49er Gold Rush Girl Jenise Fitzpatrick. Tiger Dancers are chosen based on dance ability, style and showmanship. Team Members must be fulltime undergraduate or graduate students and have a minimum 2.0 grade point average.The dance team gives an opportunity for members interested in choreography to showcase their material at performances. Dance team members need to purchase specified dance shoes and nylons/tights for performances. All other uniform items are provided.
Team Photo Galleries
More Information on the Tiger Dancers
What is the Tiger Dancers season and practice schedule?
The Tiger Dancers will begin their year in late August. The team performs from September to March attending home women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball games. The season ends in March with the Big West Tournament and the Tiger Dancers will continue supporting the teams through the post-season when the Tigers advance to the NCAA or NIT tournaments. Members will also be participating in a mini-camp during the fall which includes a private dance camp. The squad practices Monday night from 5-8 p.m. and Wednesday night from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Dance Studio on the Pacific Campus. Students who have a class conflict with their practice schedule will need to speak with Jenise Fitzpatrick to make special arrangements.
How do the Tiger Dancers balance their academic requirements?
The Tiger Dancers are committed to balancing their academic requirements along with their practice and game schedules during the course of the school year. During the 2007-08 season five members of the dance team were named Big West Scholar Athletes and were selected to the Athletic Director's Honor Roll. The Tiger Dancers have maintained a consistent GPA of over a 3.0. In addition, the Pacific Athletic Department also sends out grade checks twice a semester to their professors in order to review their academic progress.
Four year member of the Tiger Dance team, two year captain and pre-pharmacy major Jordan Sumodobila . . .
"Being a Tiger Dancer helped me make the most of my college experience. It took some hard work and careful time management, but I loved every minute of it. I was able to follow my dreams of becoming a pharmacist, support my school, and do what I love . . . dance!"
Head Coach Jenise Fitzpatrick
Jenise Fitzpatrick begins her fourth season as head coach of the Tiger Dancers and coordinator of the Jr. Tiger Dance Clinic. Jenise enjoyed a very successful career as a professional cheerleader prior to coming to Pacific. She spent five seasons a San Francisco 49ers Gold Rush Girl and was the team captain for two years. Jenise also spent two seasons with the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League. Jenise also works extensively with E2K Entertainment groups and has helped choreograph a number of NFL halftime productions including the 2007 Pro Bowl in Hawai'i.
She has also served as the dance coordinator on NFL tours around the worked and has worked with Dallas Cowboys, the Atlanta Falcons, St. Louis Rams, Oakland Raiders, Miami Dolphins, Tennessee Titans and the San Diego Chargers. She was also the assistant producer for the AFC and NFC championship game halftime shows. She has been a judge at both the collegiate and high school level for the United Spirit Association for five years. Jenise also spent five seasons as head coach for both the cheer and dance programs at San Jose State University.
Hire the Tiger Dancers for your next event!
The Tiger Dancers have loyally supported Pacific Athletics at all home basketball games, women's volleyball matches and PTAA events including the Big West Pep Rally in Anaheim and the Orange and Black Ball. The Tiger Dancers perform a variety of styles including
Hip-hop, Jazz, and Pom. The Tiger Dancers would love to appear at your next event as they embody an image of sophistication, athleticism, and talent and they are proud to bring Tiger Spirit and dynamic entertainment to your event.
To hire the dance team for your event, contact Advisor to the Tiger Dancers and Director of Athletic Marketing Georgia Kovich-Lee or call 209-946-3108.
Jr. Tiger Dance Clinic
2007 Photo Gallery
2008 Photo Gallery
For the past three seasons, the Tiger Dancers have also mentored a number of young girls and future dancers during the Jr. Dance Clinic which is held in February. The dance clinic has averaged over 60 kids from around the region who have participated in this all day clinic. They work directly with the members of the Tiger Dance Team. The participants also have the opportunity to perform during halftime of the Pacific Men's Basketball game.
Questions?