The passion for the Shocker dance program runs deep for Kate Stybr, head coach of the program and assistant coach Mara McElgunn. Both Stybr and McElgunn are in their first year as coaches for the dance team.
“It’s quite the experience being on the court at a Shocker game,” Stybr said. “I remember when I was on the team it was so crazy just being in front of that many fans and being in center court and all the people that appreciate it and then hearing that applause [at] the end of your routine is just something that is unbeatable.