Program Overview

The Carolina Girls Dance Team was established in the fall of 2007 under the direction of South Carolina Athletics and head coach, Lindsay Sprague. The team performs at all South Carolina home football games and basketball games, and also competes nationally at the National Dance Alliance’s Collegiate Championship each spring. The Carolina Girls have placed in the top five every year since 2010 and most recently won three consecutive national championships in Division 1A Team Performance from 2021 – 2023.

Members of the dance team must be full-time students in good academic standing at the University of South Carolina. Being a Carolina Girl is a significant commitment and following academic studies, it should be a top priority for every team member. Carolina Girls are representatives of the University and are expected to uphold its values and standards accordingly. The team trains 4-5 times per week beginning in August through nationals in April.

Beginning in the fall of 2023, selections for the team will follow a recruitment model. Details on this process will be available in the summer of 2023. Please complete our interest form HERE to stay up to date on recruitment opportunities.

For more information on the Carolina Girls, please contact head coach, Lindsay Sprague at sprague@sc.edu.