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.
Your ULM Hawkline is the 2019 American Dance/Drill Team D1A National Hip Hop Champions,
as well as the D1A Second Runner-up in the Over All Division.
Why be on the ULM Hawkline?
Out-of-State tuition waived
Between $900-$1,500 a year in scholarships
Over $800 in Adidas gear
Priority Class Registration
Brand new state of the art Spirit Groups facility
Personal Trainer
The ULM Hawkline consists of up to 14-22 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 2020 or American Collegiate Championship in Denton, TX in March of
2020 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 and/or Kip Up
Follow @ulmhawkline on Social Media for updates!
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
