Dance

College Sports Communicators rewarded sophomore Taylor Larsen and senior Avery Lewis with 2023-24 Academic All-District At-Large Team distinction. Both Bulldogs have earned this award for the first time.

Concordia Competitive Dance landed three athletes on the list of 2024 NAIA All-Americans: freshman Hanna Bitner and sophomores Ryleigh Flesner and Taylor Larsen.

The list of 2024 NAIA Scholar-Athletes included seven Bulldogs from Concordia Competitive Dance. The award winners include repeat honorees Aubrey Baumann, Avery Lewis, Stephanie Mashuga, Seanna Patterson and Katheryn Rice.

Courtesy of their performances at the 2024 GPAC Dance Championships / NAIA Qualifier on March 8, sophomore Ryleigh Flesner and freshman Hanna Bitner have been honored as 2024 GPAC All-Conference award winners.

Concordia Dance came through with a season high score as part of action at the 2024 GPAC Championships/NAIA Qualifier contested on Friday (March 8). The Bulldogs placed sixth and placed two individuals on the all-conference list.

Ranked 11th nationally in scoring average this season, the Bulldogs hope to make a push for a GPAC title while in action on Friday at the conference championship and NAIA qualifier held at Doane.

In action at the Dordt Invite, Concordia Dance placed third out of nine teams while rivaling a season best score. The Bulldogs have competed in five events this 2024 season.

In a largescale event involving 30 total cheer and dance teams, the Bulldog Dance squad picked up dual wins over William Penn and Benedictine on Saturday (Feb. 10). Both Concordia scores eclipsed 80.

As the kickoff to a jampacked weekend, Concordia Dance placed fifth at the York Invitational on Friday (Feb. 9). The Bulldogs earned a score of 76.77 while testing themselves against some of the best the NAIA has to offer.

The Concordia Cheer & Dance programs are preparing to host one of the largest competitions this season across the national landscape. The Concordia Day of Duals will take place Saturday inside Friedrich Arena.