Patriot Dancers 
The Patriot Dancers are a new and exciting addition to CF basketball games! They perform a variety of dance styles such as hip-hop, jazz, kick-line and freestyle. Each girl brings a diverse dance background to the squad, making this elite dance team truly one-of-a-kind. In addition to performing at men’s and women’s basketball halftimes the dancers can be seen at various CF athletic events, and other campus and community functions. The Patriot Dancers strive to act as positive role models for their peers and community members, promote CF Athletics and its student life opportunities, and provide a positive image of the college as a whole.
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All dancers must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. To be on the squad, they must maintain a 2.5 GPA and attend all practices. For more information on how to become a Patriot Dancer, email head coach Janie Pope at popej@cf.edu. Also, visit their Myspace page to see photos and video from performances at various events: www.myspace.com/patriotdancers.
Tryout Expectations:
- Double turn
- A leap/jump of your choice
- Right and left split
- “Sideline” routine
- 4 eight counts of your own choreography
Email Janie Pope for more information at popej@cf.edu
Janie Pope, Coach/Advisor
Janie Pope, 26, the Head Coach for the Patriot Dancers is a graduate of CF. Upon completing her bachelor’s degree in 2006 from the University of Florida, she returned to Ocala and is currently employed as CF’s School Relations Coordinator. Janie is a former Ocala Peppers Semi-Pro Cheerleader and has over 8 years pf experience in dance styles such as jazz, hip-hop, lyrical, and ballet. As a former Ms. CF, Janie has a passion for getting involved and thoroughly enjoys coaching a team that promotes CF Athletics in a positive and energetic way.
