The ULM Hawkline consists of up to 14-22 dancers. We perform jazz, hip-hop, and pom
dances throughout the year for different functions on-campus such as: football games,
men’s and women’s basketball games, baseball games, the Miss ULM Pageant, Christmas
at ULM, and pep-rallies. The squad may also perform and participate in off-campus
events as well. Hawkline attends a summer camp with ProAction Dance in Las Vegas,
NV, and may attend UDA or NDA summer camp as well, depending on funds. Each year Hawkline
participates in the American Collegiate Championship in Denton, TX in March, and may
also participate in UDA or NDA Nationals depending on 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. Team workouts are at 6:00am on Tuesday and Thursday mornings
during the academic school year. We also attend a technique class on Friday evenings
during the Fall Semester.
Why be on the ULM Hawkline?
Compete at American Dance/Drill Team Nationals in Denton, TX
Cheer and Dance at Sunbelt Conference Tournament
Between $900-$1,500 a year in scholarships
Over $800 in Adidas gear
Out-of-State tuition waived
Priority Class Registration
Brand new state of the art Spirit Groups facility
Personal Trainer
Paid Travel Expenses
Athletic Trainer and Doctor
ULM Hawkline Tryout Requirements
Required Technical Skills:
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 and/or Kip Up
Additional Tryout Information
Incoming freshman ARE eligible to tryout
Proof of a 2.3 Cumulative GPA
Copy of ULM Acceptance Letter
Copy of Health Insurance and Driver’s License
Recent photo – non-returnable, no selfies
Recommendation letter from high school coach and/or dance teacher.
A $30 Fee must be submitted with your completed tryout application - Cash, check or
money order accepted. Make payment to ULM Hawkline.
Mail or drop off completed tryout applications to the following address:
University of Louisiana Monroe
ATTN: Sonni Bennett
700 University Avenue, Student Center 248
Monroe, LA 71209
Your ULM Hawkline is back-to-back National Champions. They are the reigning 2020 American
Dance/Drill Team D1A Over All and Hip Hop National Champions.
Follow @ulmhawkline on Social Media for updates!
For more information, contact:
Sonni Bennett Assistant Director of Student Life and Spirit Group Hawkline Coach Student Center 248 sbennett@ulm.edu (318) 342-5285
