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La Salle's Dance Team was originally established in 1980 and was set up as an extra-curricular activity. Since 1987, it has evolved into its own sector of athletics here at La Salle. In the fall of 2005, the La Salle Dance Team became the La Salle X-plorettes Dance Team under the direction of Kim Auletta (LaSalle 05), a previous dance team member and captain, as well as the coach from 2005-2007. The team has now expanded and is getting more and more involved each year. The team is a diverse group of girls each bringing a different style and unique talent to the team. In addition to performing on the dance team, the girls are involved in various clubs, activities, and academia on campus.

The X-plorettes Dance Team performs at all home men's and women's basketball games, as well as campus events such as the Health Fair and the SGA Basketball Marathon. They also hold a dance camp for elementary students to high school students, giving local children and teens a chance to dance alongside them at home games. In 2006, the team was invited to dance at the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International's Walk to Cure Diabetes as well as a halftime at a Philadelphia 76ers regular season game. They have also performed at Campus Philly.

Tryouts are typically held in the fall semester prior to basketball season and in the spring toward the end of second semester classes. If you would like information about joining the team, booking a performance, or have any questions, please contact Michelle DeLong at explorer@lasalle.edu.

The La Salle X-plorettes Dance Team would like to thank the La Salle student body and administration for their support this season and we look forward to the 2009-10 athletic season. GO EXPLORERS!!!

Address:
Missy Timothy-Tozer 
La Salle X-Plorettes Dance Team
Box 805
1900 W Olney Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19141

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Salle Dance Team

1. How many squads are there and what are their responsibilities?
   • Currently La Salle University has one dance team to cover the responsibilities of Men's and Women's Basketball, various university functions, and special appearances.
2. Who is eligible for tryouts?
   • All La Salle students (in good academic standing) both male and female are eligible for tryouts. Transfer students and incoming freshmen are also eligible for tryouts with proof of acceptance to the University and clearance from training room upon submission of physical forms (See Athletic Training Tab for more information).
3. Does La Salle University offer dance scholarships?
   • No, La Salle University does not offer dance scholarships; however, educational scholarships and financial aid are available to all eligible students.
4. When and where do tryouts take place?
   • Tryouts for the Dance Team are in the beginning of fall semester. Specific dates are posted around campus prior to student move-in day.
     If you have any questions regarding La Salle Dance Team tryouts, please contact Michelle DeLong at explorer@lasalle.edu.
5. How often does the Dance Team practice?
   • Currently the Dance Team practices one to two nights per week at La Salle University.
6. How do you tryout for the La Salle Mascot?
   • Try-outs are held on a need basis. Currently, we are staffed with a full-time mascot but may hold future tryouts for a back-up. There are no scheduled tryouts at this time.