

Alma College Women's Dance
Alma College (AC) · Alma, Michigan · Private nonprofit university
Alma College Women's Dance coaches
Coaches at Alma College who recruit Women's Dance, head coach first.
The program
Where Alma College competes and how it ranks.
- Affiliation
- NCAA
- Division
- Division III
- Conference
- Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association
- Program level
- Somewhat Recognized
- Athletics site
- almascots.com
Academics
What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 14 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 63% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
Where it is
Alma College in Alma.
- Location
- Alma, Michigan
- Type
- Private Non-Profit
- Religious affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Time zone
- Eastern
- Website
- alma.edu
About Alma College Women's Dance
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Cassidy Smith, the Head Spirit Squad Coach, leads the Alma College Women's Dance staff of 5 coaches, verified October 2026. Alma College (AC) competes in NCAA Division III Women's Dance as a member of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. Alma College is a small private school in Alma, Michigan with 1,197 undergraduates, a 57% acceptance rate and an average net price of $24,862 a year after aid.
How to get recruited by Alma College Women's Dance
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Cassidy Smith, the Head Spirit Squad Coach and Tracy Burton, the Competitive Dance Team Coach. Alma College has 5 coaches for Women's Dance, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your styles, years of training and competition placements in the subject line and first sentences. Division III programs don't offer athletic scholarships, so add your GPA and intended major too.
- Send your videoInclude a solo performance and a technique reel, with the link near the top so Cassidy can watch without scrolling.
- Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Alma College staff after a week, and again after your next competition with updated results.
Email Coach Cassidy Smith at Alma College from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Email Coach CassidyHow dance recruiting works on AthleticScholar →Alma College Women's Dance FAQ
Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.
Is Alma College D3?
Yes. Alma College competes in NCAA Division III Women's Dance, in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Is Alma College public or private?
Alma College is a private nonprofit school in Alma, Michigan.
What conference is Alma College Women's Dance in?
The Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association.
Does Alma College offer athletic scholarships for Women's Dance?
No. NCAA Division III schools don't offer athletic scholarships, but athletes can receive academic and need-based aid.
How many coaches does Alma College Women's Dance have?
5 coaches, led by Cassidy Smith, the Head Spirit Squad Coach.
Who is the head coach of Alma College Women's Dance?
Cassidy Smith is the Head Spirit Squad Coach.
When can Alma College Women's Dance coaches contact recruits?
Under NCAA rules, Division III coaches can call and message recruits at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.
Can you walk on to Alma College Women's Dance?
It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.
How much does Alma College cost?
In-state tuition is $49,282 and out-of-state tuition is $49,282 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,862.
What is the Alma College acceptance rate?
57% of applicants are admitted.
How do I contact the Alma College Women's Dance coaches?
Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.
Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.





