Homecoming at a historically black college and university (HBCU) is far more than a football game. It is more of a weeklong celebration, which includes a number of fun-filled events. But one thing you ...

Majorette dance teams echo the importance of dance to Black culture. Beyoncé's 2018 Coachella performance broke the internet with its powerful homage to historically Black colleges and universities, ...

At historically Black colleges and universities, halftime is when audience members rush back to their seats for the real show. The drum majors are stars, of course, but sharing the spotlight are ...

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UC Davis’ first majorette team performs a combination of elements of jazz, hip-hop and contemporary dance. A new group has emerged on the campus football fields and basketball courts: UC Davis’ first ...

When a clip of the Cardinal Divas, a majorette dance team at the University of Southern California — Los Angeles, went viral last month, the group’s founder, Princess Isis Lang, said she didn’t expect ...

While majorette programs are in decline at many colleges and high schools around the country, that’s not the case at Fayette County High School. In Fayette, where the twirling tradition is strong, the ...

Four majorettes and two feature twirlers of Florida State University’s Marching Chiefs have taken their talents abroad, representing Team USA. The performers are competing in a series of the ...