Goldrush Recruitment
Thank you for your interest in joining the Goldrush Dance Team!
Being a part of Goldrush offers many exciting opportunities, but it is also a major commitment that requires an extraordinary work ethic. Goldrush competes annually at the UDA Collegiate National Championship in Orlando, Florida. Competing in Division 1A Jazz, Hip Hop, and Gameday categories, the program combines technical skill, showmanship, and athleticism. Being a member of the Goldrush dance team requires an intense commitment of around 20 hours per week and runs from July to May. See below for a high-level breakdown of our season.
Goldrush Dance Team Requirements
Fall Commitment
- Practices 3-4x per week
- Home Football Games
- Home Men’s Basketball Games + Women’s Basketball Games
- Nationals Practices (Winter Break)
- UDA Collegiate National Championship (January)
- Bowl Game Travel – if applicable (January)
Spring Commitment
- Practices 2-3x per week
- Home Men’s Basketball Games + Women’s Basketball Games
- Basketball Tournament Travel (Spring Break)
Requirements for All Clinics
- Attire Anything that makes you comfortable! (half top, spanx, leggings, tight bottoms, etc.). Please feel free to bring sweatpants and additional items for the hip-hop session.
- Seniors in High School & Current College Students: Any colored top and/or bottom (blue, white, bright color tank top or sports bra)
- All Other Participants: All black attire (top & bottom)
- Please do not wear any red clothing 😊
- Shoes Jazz Shoes/turners and sneakers of your choice.
- Hair/Make-up Slicked-Back Bun/Ponytail and light dance makeup.
- Nutrition Water bottle and snacks as needed.
Fall Recruitment Weekend
Georgia Tech Football Game vs Mercer Sat. Sept. 19th
- Admissions Session, Campus Tour & Georgia Tech Football Game (Sideline Access)
- Check-In Time: 8:30 am
- Check-in Location: Zelnak Basketball Center
- Address: 965 Fowler Street NW Atlanta, GA 30313
- Parking: The closest available parking is off 8th Street.
- Goldrush will be outside helping to direct you to the building.
Join us for two separate clinics hosted by Goldrush Dance and the Georgia Tech Twirlers! Sept 20th, 2026
- Check-In Time: 8:30 a.m.
- Check-in Location: Zelnak Basketball Center
- Address: 965 Fowler Street NW Atlanta, GA 30313
- Parking: The closest available parking is off 8th Street.
- Exact schedule will be shared closer to the event (Clinic runs from 9 a.m. to approximately 2 p.m.).
Twirler Clinic
Taught by the current Georgia Tech Feature Twirlers – Madison Anderson, Elena Tovar, and Blakeney Sewell. A chance to learn first hand from the current Golden Girls!
- Open to middle and high school students (Must be at least 11 years old at the time of the clinic).
Goldrush Clinic
Master Classes by guest instructors, Technique and Q&A with Goldrush Coaching staff.
- Open to High school and current College Students.
Payment Breakdown
- Please use this Link to submit payment for the clinic and include proof of payment when prompted in the registration form below.
- Description: Goldrush Recruitment Weekend 2026
- Clinic Only: $125
- Recruitment Gameday Experience & Clinic: $200
- Please note this includes access to the field but not tickets to the football game.
What to bring:
- Attire: Whatever makes you comfortable (half top, spanx, leggings, tight bottoms, etc.). No red clothing.
- Shoes: Jazz shoes and sneakers of your choice.
- Hair/Makeup: Slicked-back bun or ponytail, light dance makeup.
- Nutrition: Water bottle and snacks as needed.
Please let us know if you have any questions – we can’t wait to dance with you!
