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Tiffany Fettinger
Head Dance Coach
tfettinger@athletics.msstate.edu

*This information is updated for the 2026-2027 season*

Thank you for your interest in the Mississippi State Dance Team!
We are excited to offer clinics and an updated recruitment process for the 2027-2028 season and we encourage all recruits to take advantage of these opportunities to prepare, grow, and be evaluated. Recruitment for the 2026-2027 is closed with all tryout invites sent out.

Updated Recruitment Process
Please review the updated recruitment process for the 2027–2028 season to be considered for a spot in the Mississippi State Dance Team.

Submit Your Recruitment Video
Recruitment videos will open August 1. At that time all instructions for filming and submitting your recruitment video can be found at hailstatecamps.com.
Attend a Clinic
Attendance at a Mississippi State clinic and an in-person evaluation are required to be considered for an early offer.
- If you are unable to attend a clinic, you may still be considered for in-person tryouts if you receive an invitation based on your recruitment video.
Early Offers
Select recruits will begin receiving offers starting January 2027.
- All offered athletes are still expected to attend tryouts and must perform at or above the level demonstrated in their recruitment video and clinic evaluation.
- If you do not receive an early offer, you are still very capable of making the team. In some cases, we simply need to continue to see growth and consistency before making a final decision. Please do not let this deter you from trying out—early offers are very selective and only based on open spots based on graduating seniors.
In-Person Tryouts
In-person tryouts are open to:
- Athletes invited through their recruitment video
- Committed recruits
- Current team members

All athletes are required to attend tryouts. Tryout dates will be set in early 2027.
Clinic Schedule & Tryout Invitations

Dates: Clinics will be held from June through March. Clinics for the 2027-2028 season will resume in June.
Location: Mississippi State University Campus
Registration: Visit hailstatecamps.com for clinic dates, times, and to register.

What We Do
Mississippi State Dancers are a crucial part of our game-day atmosphere and spirit traditions. Our priorities include:

Game Days on Campus – Performing at MSU Football, Basketball, and other events
SEC Tournaments & NCAA/Bowl Games – Traveling to support our teams at the highest levels
NDA Nationals – Competing against top collegiate programs on the national stage; Placed second in 2025 as we made our NDA Debut

Community involvement at local schools and assisted living homes. Serving others is a core value of our program.

Next Steps

Register for Clinics: Secure your spot by visiting hailstate.com/spirit.
Prepare for Clinics: Prepare your dancing for the college sidelines and work on our team style which can be found on previous performances.
Stay Informed: Follow us on social media and check our website for updates.

We are excited to see your talent and passion at our clinics!
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