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Pom Team to make debut during club lacrosse game
By Caitlin Waters
On April 10, 2013
The Buffalo State Pom Team, a new club created by juniors Courtney Taylor and
Alicia Dirig, is set to don their yoga pants and dance at the men's club lacrosse game
April 14.
The team dances to hip-hop and pop music, all while supporting a Buffalo State
sports team, but doesn't consider itself a cheerleading team. Their dances don't have
tricks or jumps attached.
"I'm not a base cheerleader, and I don't do tricks, but I did want to be a part of a
team," Taylor said. "So Alicia and I came together to blend a mix of cheerleading and
dancing in our own way."
Taylor, the Pom Team's president, is a health and wellness major who likes to stay
active. She has plenty of dancing experience. When not at school, she is an instructor
at Chelsea Madison and Courtney Dance Company back in her hometown of Cicero,
N.Y.
Dirig, who has cheerleading experience, is really happy to be a part of something
new and fresh to Buffalo State.
"I get to hang out with a great group of girls and get a great workout in," Dirig said.
Men's lacrosse club president Mike Marvin is excited for the team's performance.
"As an organization leader and member it's always nice seeing a group of students
come together to enjoy a common interest," Marvin said.
"When Courtney contacted us about the Pom Team performing at some of our
games, we fully embraced the idea."
Right now, all uniforms and supplies are being funded through each team member,
The team is still waiting to become a recognized club by USG. Taylor said that USG
told her there will be a two-semester estimated waiting period for all paperwork
and funding to be approved.
In the meantime, the team's latest venture was the creation of its "poms", made of
electrical tape and garbage bags. Each pom cost about three dollars per member to
create.
The plans for their uniform are black yoga pants, any type of black sneaker, and
eventually shirts that will say "Pom Dance Team" on them. Taylor anticipates each
teammate paying about $12 for the shirts.
The team consists of about 12 girls but is open to anyone. Dance experience or
background is encouraged but not necessary. They are open to teaching the dance
routines to all who would like to participate.
"Being part of this team has had great social advantages as well, we've all become
really close," Taylor said.
Faculty advisor Barbara Olivieri believes this dance team will be a wonderful
addition to Buffalo State's activities and clubs. As an advisor and lecturer in the
health and wellness department, she also sees lots of health benefits.
"We always talk about the dimensions of health, and it's not just physical but also
social, mental, and environmental," she said.
"These young women will be a member of an organization, participating in the social
aspect of making new friends as well as staying physically active while dancing."
As the date of their first performance approaches, so does the desire for exposure
and acceptance within Buffalo State's community,
"I really hope this team is something that will grow, not only for Courtney, but for
every future member of the team," Olivieri said.
Caitlin Waters can be reached by email at waters1.record@live.com.
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