Dance Team Summer Intensives
The University of Iowa Dance Team is excited to host our annual Summer Intensives for dancers wanting to gain further insight into the style and technique of a college dance team. Dancers will have the opportunity to learn choreography in several different dance styles. Participants will also engage in dance technique sessions and take a master class. There will be opportunities for campus tours with the University of Iowa Admissions office. Overall, the clinic is a great opportunity to learn about the college dance team experience and will be very helpful for those dancers interested in being recruited by the University of Iowa Dance Team. Dancers will be given a t-shirt but will be responsible for securing their own housing and meals.
Friday, July 21 - Saturday, July 22
There will be three sessions during the intensive:
Day 1:
Session 1: 12:30pm - 4:00pm
Session 2: 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Day 2:
Session 3: 9:00am - 12:00pm
Who: Any and all dancers entering 8th grade (fall 2023) through college
Where: Carver-Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA
Check In: 12:00pm, Friday, July 21
Cost: $125
Leadership Seminar
Calling all captains, leaders, and coaches!
Join us for a program-changing leadership seminar led by Rob Miller of Proactive Coaching.
Part I: Developing Leadership
Seven Ways to Lead Your Team
Part II: What Do You Stand For?
Establishing Core Covenants and Building Your Inner Circle
Rob Miller was a 3-sport athlete in high school and played NAIA college basketball, where he served as team captain his senior year. He has coached both men and women in high school and college basketball as well as in track and field. He is the former director of Champions of Character for NAIA and the former Director of the National Christian College Athletic Association. He was the commissioner of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference from 2011 to 2022. He has been a been a partner in Proactive Coaching since 2008.
Saturday, July 22
Who: Team Leadership teams consisting of 4-5 athletes + coach
Where: Feller Club Room - Carver Hawkeye Arena, Iowa City, IA
When: Saturday, July 22, 1:30pm - 5:00pm (Check in at 1pm)
Cost: $200 per team leadership group
Cheerleading Youth Camps
Kindergarten - 5th Grade Camp:
We will work on basics of cheerleading: including motion technique, sidelines, dance, and crowd leadership. We will play games and have a fun time! The current Iowa Cheerleaders will teach this clinic. Each participant will receive a t-shirt.
6th - 8th Grade Camp:
We will work on basics of cheerleading: including motion technique, sidelines, dance, jumps, crowd leadership, and partner stunts. The current Iowa Cheerleaders will teach this clinic and assist in spotting and safety during partner stunts. Each participant will receive a t-shirt.
Saturday, August 26
Who: Any and all aged Kindergarten through 8th grades
Where: Main Deck of UI Fieldhouse, Iowa City, IA
When: K-5th Grade 10am - 12pm (check in at 9:30am)
6th-8th Grade 2pm - 4pm (check in at 1:30pm)
Cost: $50
Co-Ed Stunting Clinic
Participants will work with current and alumni Iowa Cheerleaders to progress their Co-Ed Stunting Ability. They will work on tosses, walk ups, and other transitional co-ed partner stunts, as well as tumbling. Participants will learn what being a collegiate cheerleader is on a co-ed Division 1A team.
Our Co-Ed clinic is designed for female 'flyers' and male 'bases' to train co-ed stunting.
We will not perform or train any group or all-female stunts.
Our co-ed clinic is not designed for 'bases/back spots' in all-female stunt groups.
Each participant will receive a t-shirt.
Sunday, August 27
Who: Any and all, 9th - 12th grades or college transfers
NOTE: This clinic is for female 'flyers' and male 'bases.'
When: 9am - 12pm (check in at 8:30am)
Where: UI Fieldhouse Main Deck, Iowa City, IA
Cost: $85
Gregg Niemiec
HEAD COACH | SPIRIT COORDINATOR
Gregg Niemiec is entering his 26th year as the head cheerleading coach and spirit coordinator for the University of Iowa spirit squads. Niemiec coaches the Iowa cheerleaders, while running the spirit squad and all of its events, travel, public relations, fundraising, alumni relations and daily needs.
A 1993 graduate of Northern Illinois University, Niemiec was assistant coach at Northwestern University for three years while also coaching at the high school and junior high level in the suburbs of Chicago. As a cheerleader at Northern Illinois, he was a three-year captain and competed at nationals in the team and partner stunt divisions.
Niemiec worked for Universal Cheerleaders Association for 14 years as a territory manager in the Midwest Region. UCA is the world leader in the spirit industry, including national competitions being covered by ESPN, worldwide camps, competitions and uniform sales and numerous sister companies covering all areas of the spirit industry.
Jennifer Eustice
HEAD DANCE TEAM COACH
Eustice is entering her 13th year as the dance team coach for the University of Iowa. In 2020, the Iowa Dance Team made finals in both the jazz and pom division, placing 11th in jazz, and 3rd in pom, tying the highest ever placement by the squad (1989, 2017). The Iowa Dance Team also competes annually at the ISDTA State Competition, and UDA regionals. Their 2020 pom routine earned the ISDTA judge's choice award, and UDA Crowd Appeal award at the Spirit of America competition. Eustice is a former Minnesota Vikings cheerleader and a Minnesota Swarm Performance Team member.
She is a former dancer (captain) and assistant coach of the University of Minnesota dance team in Minneapolis, earning 4 national championships during her tenure. Her coaching background also includes the multiple state champion Wayzata High School dance team. While at Minnesota, she earned a bachelor's of science degree in nutrition, a 9-12 teaching license in life science education, and a master's of life science education. Eustice currently teaches AP Biology at Iowa City West High School.
Refund Policy
All refunds must be submitted one week prior to the camp start date, no refunds will be issued after that date. If you’re requesting a refund within the allotted time, please submit an email via the Contact Us tab on our website. Your refund will be issued to the credit card used at registration, minus a $10 processing fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
HOW DO I GET DOCUMENTATION TO CLAIM CAMP FEES ON MY TAXES?
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If you are eligible to deduct camp fees for TAX purposes, use TAX ID#426004813.
DO YOU OFFER A SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM THE AIRPORT?
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The following shuttle services are available from the Eastern Iowa Airport:
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Anaman Concierge Services, LLC- 319-471-2347 Website
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Express Limousines - 319-626-5466 or 800-383-2219
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WHAT AIRPORT SHOULD I USE?
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The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), located in Cedar Rapids, IA is approximately 25 miles north of the University of Iowa campus.
CAN I VISIT MY CHILD WHILE THEY ARE ATTENDING CAMP?
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You are welcome to come and watch any session your child is attending. If you need to remove your child for any reason, make sure their counselor is notified.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE IF MY CHILD IS INJURED OR NEEDS MEDICAL ATTENTION WHILE AT CAMP?
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If your child is injured during camp, they will be taken to our Athletic Trainer immediately, and the Athletic Trainer will determine what action is required. If necessary, the Athletic Trainer will contact the parent/guardian and discuss care options. We can take the camper to UI Sports Medicine or the UI Emergency Department. Cost for treatment of injuries and/or hospitalization is the responsibility of the parent/guardian. We will have your insurance information from your online registration.
WHO DO I TALK TO IF MY CHILD NEEDS TO TAKE MEDICATION WHILE THEY ARE ATTENDING CAMP?
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When you go through the check-in process, make certain that you stop at the Athletic Trainers table and discuss your child’s medication.