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Move with Pride

The Cal State Bakersfield Dance Team represents Roadrunner pride through performance, spirit, campus traditions, community appearances, and game day energy.

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01Dance RosterMeet the current Roadrunners 02Dance StoriesNews, clinics, performances, and updates 03Where We PerformGames, campus, and community 04Head CoachLearn more about Coach Witt
About Cal State Bakersfield Dance Team

A team built for performance and Roadrunner pride.

The Cal State Bakersfield Dance Team is one of the most visible groups in Roadrunner Athletics. The team performs at home events, represents the university across Bakersfield, and helps create the energy fans feel inside the Icardo Center and throughout campus.

  • Perform at home athletic events with high-energy routines, timeout performances, sideline movement, and crowd engagement.
  • Represent Cal State Bakersfield Athletics at campus traditions, community appearances, youth clinics, alumni events, and special ceremonies.
  • Build student-athletes through commitment, discipline, teamwork, leadership, performance quality, and pride in wearing the blue and gold.
  • Continue growing the program through recruiting, technique development, game day excellence, and competitive opportunities.
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Roadrunner Rhythm.

Representing Cal State Bakersfield through performance, energy, and tradition.

Where Cal State Bakersfield Dance Shows Up

More than a performance team. A year-round presence.

The Cal State Bakersfield Dance Team supports the full Roadrunner experience through athletics, campus life, community engagement, and signature moments.

Game Day

Basketball & Volleyball

Timeout routines, sideline energy, spirit moments, and performances that help keep the Icardo Center loud and engaged.

Athletics

Soccer, Special Events & More

Dance supports Roadrunner teams across the department when called upon for high-impact events, rivalry moments, and fan engagement opportunities.

Campus

Orientation & Student Life

Dance helps welcome new students, energize campus programming, support traditions, and create photo-worthy Cal State Bakersfield moments.

Community

Clinics & Outreach

The team connects with youth, schools, community groups, and fans through clinics, service, sponsor events, and appearances around Bakersfield.

Tradition

Homecoming & Alumni Moments

From alumni recognition to signature game days, Dance helps make Cal State Bakersfield traditions feel bigger, brighter, and more memorable.

Performance

Technique & Growth

Dance continues to develop routines, technique, performance quality, and opportunities that showcase the program beyond game day.

Program Leadership

Meet Head Coach Courtland Witt

Get to know the leader of the Cal State Bakersfield Dance Team, the vision for the program, and the standard expected of Roadrunners who represent the university on game days, around campus, and in the community.

View Coach Bio
Dance News

Stories that showcase our program.

View the latest Cal State Bakersfield Dance-related storeis at www.gorunners quickly adn see team updates, clinics, performances, and program milestones.

Featured Story

Cal State Bakersfield Dance Team Performance Highlight

Use this card to feature a recent dance performance, clinic, campus event, or major program moment.

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Community

Dance Connects with Roadrunner Fans

Showcase how the Cal State Bakersfield Dance Team engages with young fans, students, alumni, and community partners.

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Game Day

Dance Brings Energy to the Icardo Center

Feature timeout routines, sideline energy, basketball performances, and signature Roadrunner moments.

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Join Cal State Bakersfield Dance

Ready to wear the blue and gold?

The Cal State Bakersfield Dance Team is looking for committed student-athletes who bring energy, coachability, performance ability, leadership, and pride in representing the Roadrunners.

Step 1

Explore the Team

Review the official roster, athlete bios, and program information to learn what Cal State Bakersfield Dance looks like in action.

Roster
Step 2

Review Tryout Information

Learn about audition dates, required documents, evaluation areas, video submission options, and program expectations.

Tryout Info
Step 3

Connect with the Staff

Submit interest information, ask questions, and start the process of becoming part of the Roadrunner Dance family.

Appearance / Interest Form
Bring Dance to Your Event

Request Cal State Bakersfield Dance.

Looking to add Roadrunner energy to a campus event, school visit, youth clinic, sponsor activation, community celebration, or special appearance? Submit a request and help bring Cal State Bakersfield Dance into the community.

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Dance FAQ

Common questions

What does Cal State Bakersfield Dance do?

The team supports athletic events, performs on game day, represents the university at campus and community events, and helps lead Roadrunner spirit.

Where can I find the roster?

The official Spirit Squad roster page includes current team members and individual athlete bios.

How do I learn about auditions?

Use the tryout information link above for official dates, requirements, forms, and evaluation details when posted by Cal State Bakersfield Athletics.

Can Dance attend my event?

Approved appearances are based on availability, event type, university policies, and program schedule.

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Cal State Bakersfield Dance Team

Questions about the roster, recruiting, auditions, clinics, appearances, or program support? Connect with Cal State Bakersfield Dance.

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