2026-27 Fairfield Stags Dance Team Roster
For any questions regarding the dance team, email Head Coach Alana Suarez at alana.suarez@fairfield.edu.
The Fairfield University Dance Team is a nationally competitive Division I program that supports Fairfield Athletics while representing the University at campus, community, conference, and national events. Team members perform at men's and women's basketball games, participate in community service initiatives, travel to postseason conference tournaments, and compete annually at the DTU College Classic National Championship in Orlando, Florida.
The team currently competes in Division 1 Small Team Performance, with competitive categories subject to change based on the strengths and goals of each season's team. Team members train year-round in technique, performance quality, game day skills, and competitive choreography while representing Fairfield University on the national stage.
Responsibilities
If chosen for the team, members are required to fulfill their responsibilities as representatives and ambassadors of Fairfield University. Each member is a full-time student with an interest in supporting Fairfield Athletics and the Fairfield community. Team members are expected to attend practices, games, competitions, community events, and other team activities scheduled by the coaching staff.
Practices begin in early September and conclude in April. Practice is typically held twice per week, tentatively scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with additional practices added as needed. Commitment to the dance team should take priority over other extracurricular activities, with the exception of academic obligations.
Upcoming Clinics
October 18, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Fairfield University RecPlex Field House
Join the Fairfield University Dance Team for our Fall Dance Prep Clinic! This clinic is designed for high school and college dancers interested in learning more about collegiate dance team training, game day experiences, and the tryout process.
Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3QHLrvPSlFmzgLttHIDq9mV0v_IZ5xDak4nmiYO_IrrtPWQ/viewform?usp=dialog
Interested in working with the Fairfield University Dance Team outside of our scheduled clinics? Complete our Workshop Request Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwqmUvOt5Es9OphJspD2CkEAh0dnXTq7hap1zymM1rt-7g1g/viewform?usp=header
Upcoming Tryouts
April 2027, details TBD
The required skills for tryouts are as follows:
- triple pirouette
- leaps (R/L, center)
- toe-touch
- calypso
- fouettés a la second (at least one count of 8)
- turning disc leap
Dancers are also encouraged to show any additional/advanced skills such as:
- switch leaps, switch centers, switch arabesque
- leg hold turns
- acro skills
- tilts
- hip hop skills (kip-ups, head springs, rubberbands)
- 540 jump
- advanced turns (changing spots, floats)
Tryouts will consist of a group stretch, across the floor section, jumps & turns in center, a choreography round, and an interview with coaches and captains. Dancers will learn jazz, hip hop, and sideline dances, and will be asked to perform in small groups. Placement on the team is for one season. All members selected are at the discretion of the coaching staff. The total number of members selected for the team is at the discretion of the coaching staff and the department of athletics administration.
What to Bring/What to Wear: Dancers should bring both turners and sneakers. Please wear an athletic crop top/tank top/sports bra and athletic shorts or leggings, with hair back and styled out of face.
