ESPN2 to Feature Bengal Dancers on Feb. 22, March 19;

2009-10 Tryouts Set in April

Pocatello - The Idaho State University Bengal Dancers, who recently placed second in the Dance Competition at the Universal Dance Association Collegiate Nationals held in Orlando, Fla., will be on national television Feb. 22 and March 19.

The Bengal Dancers competed in both the Division I Dance and Division I Hip Hop categories, placing sixth in the latter competition. The team's showing improved on its performance last year when it placed third in Dance and 10th place in Hip Hop.

The top three finishers in Division I Dance will air on ESPN2 on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. and again on Thursday, March 19, at 1 p.m. You can watch a video segment and see photos of the team's performances at www.varsity.com.

Tryouts for the 2009-10 Bengal Dancers are set for Friday, April 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, April 18, from noon to 6 p.m. For a tryout brochure contact head coach Hilary Johnson at 282-4547 or hofmhila@isu.edu.