In building upon the season opener three days earlier, the Bulldog Dance improved its score and placed third at the Dordt Invite. Concordia earned a score of 85.21.
Concordia showed adaptability as it made late changes to its routine and then proceeded to win Wednesday (Jan. 21)'s season opening dual. The Bulldogs earned a score of 83.6.
In the GPAC preseason poll unveiled on Jan. 15, Concordia Dance landed in a tie for fourth. Head Coach Mandi Maser's program emerged from 2025 with a fourth place conference finish.
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.
Concordia Dance has announced its 2026 schedule, which features seven regular season events. The GPAC Championships will be staged at Northwestern and the NAIA National Championships have moved to Topeka, Kan.
The dance and cheer programs combined to place four athletes on the list of 2024-25 Academic All-District award winners, as announced by College Sports Communicators.
Junior Taylor Larsen earned the second All-America award of her career. The NAIA named her a second team honoree on April 3. She was also recognized as First Team All-GPAC in 2025.
A program record five Bulldogs landed on the 2025 GPAC All-Conference teams. First team accolades went to Hanna Bitner and Taylor Larsen and third team honors went to Elise O'Neill, Kaylee Powell and Bianca Romshek.
In a first for the program, Concordia Dance hosted the conference championships. Inside Friedrich Arena, the Bulldogs placed fourth in the GPAC and broke a program record score for a single routine.
For the first time ever, Concordia will serve as the host of the GPAC Cheer & Dance Championships. The competition will run Friday-Saturday (March 7-8) inside Friedrich Arena.
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A 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.
Upcoming Events
Cheer
Kansas Wesleyan University Coyote Cheer & Dance ClassicSalina, Kan.Cheer
York University Cheer & Dance InvitationalYork, Neb.Cheer
Concordia University, Nebraska Cheer & Dance InvitationalFriedrich ArenaSeward, Neb.
