Hope International University Dance Team

WELCOME TO THE ROYALS, PAYTON 👑🔥

Straight out of Lathrop, CA — and transferring from Southern Illinois University… we’re bringing in D1-level talent and we’re just getting started 😤

Payton, we’re so excited to have you in navy & white — let’s work 💙

We’re building something special over here at HIU… and we’re STILL RECRUITING 👀

You could be next.

NextUp

We’re kicking off our first Nationals this week — ready to take the floor and represent HIU.

Let’s go Royals 👑

History made. 👑 The HIU Dance Team has officially earned 1st place at the Regional Championships, becoming National Qualifiers, marking the first time in program history. We are incredibly proud of our team’s hard work, discipline, and dedication that made this unforgettable achievement possible. This is a monumental moment for our program, and we are beyond excited for what’s ahead!!

San Antonio, here we come. 🔥

The HIU Royals take the floor Friday, March 13 at the NAIA National Qualifier Championship at Our Lady of the Lake University — competing for a bid to Nationals.

⏰ Performance: 2:00 PM (CT)
🎥 Tune into the livestream and cheer us on!

Let’s go Royals. 👑💙

The HIU Dance Team is hitting the floor with a 🔥 HIP HOP performance at tonight’s Women’s Basketball game vs. Arizona Christian — and you already know we’re bringing the energy.

📍 Darling Pavilion
🗓 Tuesday, March 3
⏰ 7:00 PM

Pull up. Be loud. Rep blue. 💙🏀

As we approach mid-season of competing, we want to remind everyone of what we stand for! We are currently recruiting dancers for the 2026-2027 season. If you are interested please DM us or fill out the form in our bio!

National podium finish for HIU Dance 🏆
Hope International University placed 3rd at the 2026 USA Spirit Nationals & Collegiate Championships in the 4-Year College Hip Hop Division II/III.
After battling a stacked field and advancing to finals in 3rd, our team held their ground to secure a Top 3 national ranking — proudly representing the NAIA in one of the toughest divisions. 💙🔥

The Royals are back in Anaheim this weekend! Catch us debuting our new hip hop routine today! 💙💙

Performance time: 7:40 PM
Location: Anaheim Convention Center, CA

‼️Attention ALL DANCERS we are RECRUITING for the 2026–2027 and Future Seasons!‼️

Still looking for your college home and team? We’ve got spots open! 💃
Stop by our table at USA to learn more about:
✨ Hope International University
✨ Scholarship Opportunities
✨ What it’s like to be on the HIU Dance Team

Come chat with us + see how you can keep dancing at the collegiate level!

Back on the floor tomorrow! Catch us at York University Crown Classic!

📍York University | York, Nebraska
🗓️February 6th, 2026
💃🏻Performance times: 12:00 PM | 6:20 PM (CST)

2nd place at our first out of state comp🥈so proud of what we left on the floor today—next stop is the Crown Classic tomorrow!