The Muskingum University Athletic Department is excited to announce the addition of dance to the Spirit Squad lineup.

Dance will begin at Muskingum during the 2024-25 academic year. For more information about the recruitment process or joining the team, please contact STUNT/Sideline Cheer Head Coach Joelle Bice at jbice@muskingum.edu.

"As we continue to look into dynamic ways to promote our students during athletic events while enhancing our game day experience, I am thrilled to announce the addition of dance to our department," said Muskingum Director of Athletics Kari Winters.  "We are embedded in the middle of a strong community of high school dance companies, and I look forward to watching a number of local high schoolers continue to showcase their passion and talents on our campus!"

Muskingum's Spirit Squad lineup consists of STUNT, Sideline Cheer, and Dance.

• STUNT is a Muskingum varsity sport and emerging NCAA sport. It is one of the fastest-growing female sports in the country. STUNT is an exciting head-to-head game between two teams who execute skills-based routines in various categories: partner stunts, jumps and tumbling, pyramids and tosses, and team routines.
• Sideline Cheer performs at Muskingum football and basketball home contests and community events.
• Dance would perform at Muskingum home athletic and community events.

Muskingum hosts over 125 varsity athletic events annually and is a proud NCAA Division III and Ohio Athletic Conference member.