The University of Houston-Downtown Gatorettes dance club team is an exciting, and spirited collegiate dance squad that competes at collegiate competitions, and performs at UHD events, community events, and club sport games. The squad was developed to promote team spirit around the UHD community. Dancers are offered an opportunity to express themselves, develop transferable work skills, and to extend social skills. The squad competed in the American Dance/Drill Team Collegiate Nationals in 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2019.
Fall 2021 Information
*Prep Classes: Aug. 3 - Sept. 2
*Prep Class/Practice Dates: Tues. & Thurs. 7pm-9pm
*Tryouts: Sept. 4 at 10am
Location: UHD Student Life Center studio
Performances: Friday evening basketball club home games, local community parades and University events
Competition: Spring 2022
Registration: Register online for fall 2021
*All tryout, practice, and information is subect to change without notice due to COVID-19 or other reasons
UHD is currently in Step 2 Orange (as of 4/12/21). The University will move to Step 3 Yellow on June 1, 2021 and move to Step 4 Green on Step 4 Green on July 12, 2021. For more information on the UHD COVID-19 response matrix.
National Governing Body
American Dance/Drill Team (ADTS)
Club Team Schedule
To Be Determined
Past Accomplishments
Competed in ADTS Collegiate Nationals in 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019
Eligibility Requirements
•Must be a current UHD student
•Must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) hours at UHD
•Must be in good academic standing at UHD
•Must possess good dancing skills
•Must have a positive attitude and be a team player
•Must pay a membership fee immediately upon making the team
Useful Links
•Facebook
•Instagram
•Latest Pictures
•American Dance/Drill Team
Contact Information
For more information on Sports & Fitness programs and services, please stop by the Student Life Center or call 713-221-8225. You can also email us at sports@uhd.edu.
