ULM HAWKLINE

The University of Louisiana Monroe Hawkline is a highly visible and enthusiastic promotional group on campus. The primary responsibility of the ULM Hawkline is to support the University and its athletic programs.

Why be on the ULM Hawkline?

1. Out-of-State tuition waived
2. Between $900-$1,500 a year in scholarships
3. Over $800 in Adidas gear
4. Priority Class Registration
5. Brand new state of the art Spirit Groups facility

 

The ULM Hawkline consists of up to 14-20 dancers. This number may fluctuate from year to year given the needs of the team.

The ULM Hawkline performs jazz, hip-hop, pom and other styles of dance throughout the year for different functions. Hawkline performs on-campus at many events including but not limited to football games, basketball games, baseball games, the Miss ULM Pageant, Christmas at ULM, and pep-rallies, as well as special appearances throughout the community. Hawkline may also participate in UDA College Nationals in Orlando, FL in January of 2019 or American Collegiate Championship in Denton, TX in March of 2019 depending on the availability of funds.

Hawkline practices up to 3/4 times a week to learn and perfect choreography. Practices are held during the academic school year on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturday mornings of Game Days. The Hawkline works out as a team at 6:00am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the academic school year as well.

 

ULM Hawkline Tryout Requirement 

Required Technical Skills:

• Splits (right and left)
• High Kicks (two 8 counts)
• Double and Triple Pirouette (right and left)
• Fouettes or second turns (at least 3 completed)
• Leap (right and left)
• Headspring or Kip Up
• ULM Hawkline Tryout Packet

 

For more information, contact:

Sonni Bennett
Coordinator of Spirit Groups
Hawkline Coach
Student Center 248
sbennett@ulm.edu
(318) 342-5285

 

Patience Talley
Assistant Coordinator of Student Life and Spirit Groups
Head Cheerleading Coach
Student Center 249
ptalley@ulm.edu
(318) 342-5292