Myrtle Beach, S.C. -- This past weekend the George Mason University cheer and dance teams participated in the National Dance Alliance (NDA) and National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) Camp at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, one of the largest NCA College Camps in the Nation. All three squads were offered bids to Nationals, set to be held on April 10-13, 2024 in Daytona Beach, Florida.

The Patriots dance team earned a silver medal in the NDA Collegiate Best Team Dance out of 10 teams earning a spirit stick and a bid to Nationals. Riley Sears and Hannah Hall-Salem earned All-American recognition for their expertise with the Masonettes Dance Team. Mason cheer's coed team and all-girl team each received a spirit stick for their outstanding spirit and bids to Nationals.

The National Camps held throughout the United States provide programs sessions on technique and skills, high energy Master Class with industry choreographer, and an opportunity to compete and earn bids to Nationals. 

Other teams participating in the annual camp were JMU, Clemson, NC state, South Carolina, ELON, USF, Campbell, and ECU.