Hardin-Simmons Spurs Dance Team
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The Spurs are a team of HSU's leaders, and active students, who seek to strengthen their walk with Christ through team fellowship while at Hardin-Simmons University.
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The nationally-ranked Spurs Dance Team is a Pom Squad that performs at all HSU football, basketball games, and is a vital part of HSU life. In addition to being known for being a performance pom squad, the team performs in various events and avenues allowing them to showcase their varied types of dance talents; jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary. The Spurs perform at over 50 different events and athletic games each year on campus. They also perform in HSU's All-School SING, a campus-wide talent show.
The Spurs traveled to Denton, TX in March 2022 to represent Hardin-Simmons at the ADTS Collegiate Nationals Competition. The team received 2nd runner-up in Division II Pom category. In 2019 the team took third runners up in the Jazz Division II category. In 2017, the Spurs scored at the Division II level which earned them a third national runner-up rating in the Dance Division II category, and national runner-up in the Academic Division II category. In 2015, the Spurs earned a national runner-up rating in the Division II category. In 2001 they claimed 2nd place, in 2004 national champion runner-up, and in 2010 academic national champion and 2nd place.
The Spurs are blessed to be a part of the HSU and Abilene community. The team is active in volunteering their time and efforts where needed and are honored to be ambassadors for Hardin-Simmons University for 25 years.
