10.28.11 | Kids Clinic

Spirit Squad set to host cheer and dance clinic on Senior Day

BALDWIN CITY, Kan. – The Baker University spirit squad will be hosting a youth cheer and dance clinic for third-fifth graders.

The clinic will begin at 9 a.m. in the Mabee Gymnasium, with a performance at Liston Stadium during the Senior Day football game to follow.

Cost will be $25 per child with a t-shirt included. For information on sign-up, contact Lynsey Payne at 785-594-8499 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

4.8.11 | Spirit Squad

Baker small dance team wins 2011 NAIA NDA National Championship

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – While it may be an emerging varsity sport in the NAIA, the Baker University small dance team took one huge step forward on Friday afternoon winning the 2011 NAIA NDA Small Dance National Championship.

The Wildcats finished ahead of HAAC rival Benedictine College and Concordia College (Neb.)

“I am extremely proud of the dancers,” said head dance coach Lynsey Payne. “We have worked really hard all year and it has paid off greatly. This is a huge step for our program and the NAIA in moving towards varsity sport status.”

4.6.11 | Spirit Squad

Baker dance team headed to NCA/NDA College Nationals

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Baker University small dance team will be performing at the NCA/NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship. This year’s event will be held at The Band Shell/Ocean Center/Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach, Florida April 7-10.

The team automatically qualified for the event after taking second-place in the Heart of America Athletic Conference Championships. Cheer and Dance remains an emerging sport in the NAIA, but head dance coach Lynsey Payne knows this competition could mean big things in the long run.