While making a push for a national championships bid, the Bulldogs recorded the highest GPAC place finish in program history. They took third with a total score of 87.99.
The 2026 GPAC Cheer & Dance Championships are set for Friday-Saturday (March 6-7) at Northwestern. Head Coach Mandi Maser's squad will take the floor at 10:20 a.m. on Saturday.
Concordia Dance earned a total of eight NAIA Scholar-Athlete awards for the 2025-26 academic year. Repeat honorees include Hanna Bitner, Taylor Larsen, Elise O’Neill and Kaylee Powell.
Repeated excellence has been a theme in 2026 for Concordia Dance. The Bulldogs placed second at the Midland Invite with a score of 87.79 on Feb. 21.
Concordia Dance continued to earn high marks as the Bulldogs posted two scores above 87 while in action at the Northwestern Invite. Coach Mandi Maser's squad placed third on day two.
It was the most thrilling weekend to date in the history of Concordia Dance. The Bulldogs followed their York Crown Classic championship with a first-place trophy at their own Concordia Invite.
Concordia Dance reigned supreme at the York Crown Classic, emerging with the first-place trophy. The Bulldogs earned a score of 87.33 while beating out the field of 14 teams in York.
Featured StoryIf Concordia Dance realizes its dream of qualifying for the NAIA National Championships, it will be because of people like Taylor Larsen. The two-time All-American has helped raise the program's standard.
After two weekends of competing at invitationals in neighboring states, the Concordia Cheer & Dance programs are preparing to host their own event. The Concordia Invite is set for Feb. 7.
Concordia Competitive Dance emerged from the Coyote Classic with a third-place trophy and a new school record. The Bulldogs came away with a score of 87.7 as part of the invite in Salina, Kan.
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If Concordia Dance realizes its dream of qualifying for the NAIA National Championships, it will be because of people like Taylor Larsen. The two-time All-American has helped raise the program's standard.
Featured StoryA team on the cusp of reaching the national championships in recent years hopes to break down the barrier in 2026. The deep and talented Bulldogs are led by senior captains Taylor Larsen and Elise O'Neill.
Featured StoryComing off a top 10 national scoring average in 2024, Concordia Dance continues to pursue a national championship appearance. Coach Mandi Maser's Bulldogs return All-Americans Hanna Bitner and Taylor Larsen.
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Following a record-breaking 2023 season, Concordia Competitive Dance aspires to reach the national stage in 2024. The list of returnees includes All-GPAC honorees Ryleigh Flesner, Taylor Larsen and Avery Lewis.
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A year after placing seventh at the GPAC Championships/NAIA Qualifier event, the Bulldogs have high hopes for 2023. They return six of eight athletes from the qualifying roster and bring in a class of talented freshmen.
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Momentum continues to build for Concordia Competitive Dance following a 2021 season of major gains. Haleigh Fitzsimmons leads a group that placed fourth in the GPAC last season while improving its scores across the board.
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On the eve of competition season, the Concordia University Dance team carries a new level of confidence into 2021. The Bulldogs will be led by captains Haleigh Fitzsimmons and Michelle Porath.
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