Alphabetical List Of Historical Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) Majorette Dance Lines (with an online list of the top 10 HBCU majorette dance lines)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This pancocojams post presents an alphabetical list of Historically Black Colleges & University's (HBCUs) majorette dance lines. 

This list is based on the list that was prepared and published by hbcu-dance-love and selected comments to that post (No publishing date was included for that post and it comments. https://www.tumblr.com/hbcu-dance-love/161654697663/collection-of-hbcu-bands-and-dance-teams

The Addendum to this post presents an excerpt of an online article that lists the top HBCU majorette dance teams in 2022. 

The content of this post is presented for historical and cultural purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to hbcu dance love and all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to all past and present members of HBCU majorette dance lines and all those who were/are associated with those dance groups and thanks to all those who are quoted in this pancocojams post.

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LIST OF HBCU'S DANCE MAJORETTE LINES 
(with additional information that was compiled by hbcu dance love and published on tumblr.
Here's that blogger's preface to that list:
"Collection of HBCU Bands and Dance  Teams by hbcu-dance-love

I have created a list of all of the HBCU band and dance teams and put them all in one place. If I have missed anyone or got a team or band name wrong please let me know."
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I retrieved this content from that tumblr post on Dec. 17, 2022 & alphabetized that list. I also added two more universities that commenters mentioned. In addition, I added or corrected information to a few entries that hbcu dance love gave using information that some commenters shared and I corrected the conference abbreviation to MEAC and not MECA as  it was given in a few of the entries.

I added bold font for the name of the college/university and italics for the name of the dance line (dance team). I also added or changed punctuation to differentiate the groups that were included with the name of the university.

In addition, this alphabetized list also includes some corrections and additions from commenters to that tumblr page.

Additions and corrections to this list are very welcome.

Pancocojams Editor's Note: There are 107 HBCU (in 2022). hbcu dance love's list has information for 43 HBCU and a commenter for that tumblr post gave the names of 2 more HBCUs although one university's name was given without any other information.

Click http://www.thehundred-seven.org/hbculist.html for a full list of HBCU's (One list is given in alphabetical order and one list is given by state.)   

A, B

Alabama A&M University: Band - Marching Maroon and White “Showband of the South” ; Dance -  Dancin’ Divas; Color Guard- Fabulous Flags;  Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

Alabama State University: Band- Mighty Marching Hornets;  Dance - Stingettes,  (plus size) Honey Bees;  Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

Albany State University: Band- Marching Rams Show Band; Dance; Golden Passionettes; Conference ?

Alcorn State University: Band: Sounds Of Dyn-O-mite Marching Band; Dance: The Golden Girls; Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

Allen University (Columbia South Carolina) - no additional information given

Benedict College: Band - Marching Tiger Band of Distinction; Dance - Sweet Sensation; Color Guard: Divine Silk; Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)

Bethune – Cookman University: Band: Marching Wildcats;  Dance: 14 Karat Gold Dancers;  Color Guard: The Sophisticated Corp; Conference - Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)  

Bowie State University: Band: Symphony of Soul - Dance: D.I.V.A; Flags: Sensational Color Guard; Conference: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)

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C, D

Central State University: Band - Invincible Marching Marauders; Dance - Dancing Belles/The Black Diamonds Color Guard: Cannot find team name; Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)

Clark – Atlanta University: Band: Mighty Marching Panther Band: Dance: Essence Dance Line; Flags: Silver Breeze Flag Line; Twirlers: Star Twirler; Basketball Dance Team: Onyx Conference; Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)

Delaware State University: Band: Approaching Storm; Dance: The “D’Elegance; Color Guard: Sweet 16; Conference: Mid – Eastern Athletic Conference (MECA)

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E, F

Edward Waters College: Band - Triple threat Marching Band; Dance - Tiger Dolls or Purple Passion (I have seen them go by both names. Need clarification) Dancers (Plus Size): Purple Thunder; Conference - Gulf Coast Athletic Conference

Elizabeth City State University: Band - The Marching Sound of Class; Dance - Allure; Color Guard: Allure Flag; Conference: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)      

Fayetteville State University: Band: Marching Bronco Express, Dance: Royal Treasure Dancers; Color Guard: Crown Jewels; Conference: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)

Florida A&M: University Band: Marching 100 Basketball;  Dance Team: Venom Pom Squad; Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic

Fort Valley State University: Band: Blue Machine Marching Band; Dance: Dancing Doll Divas (3D); Color Guard: Blue Pearls; Basketball Dance Team: PHASES; Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)

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G, H

Grambling State University: Band -Tiger Marching Band: Dance- Orchesis Dance Company; Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

Hampton University: Band: The Marching Force; Dance- Ebony Fire; Conference: Mid – Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

Howard University: Band: Showtime Band Dance: Ooh La La! Dancers ;Color Guard- The Flashy Flag Squad; Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

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I, J

Jackson State University: Band: Sonic Boom of the South; Dance: The Prancing J-Settes; Basketball Dance Team: Lady Dazzlers: Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)   

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K, L

Kentucky State University: Band: Mighty Marching Thorobreds;  Dance: K’Rette Dancers: Flag: Silkettes :Basketball Dance Team: Golden Girlz Dance Team; Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)

Lane College: Band - Marching Quiet Storm; Dance- Sensational Ladies of Fire; Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)

Langston University: Band: Marching Pride; Dance - The Golden Feline Dancers Color; Guard: Flash of Fire Flag Line; Conference: Red River Athletic Conference

Lincoln University (Missouri):  Band: Marching Musical Storm (MO):  Dance: Cannot find official name Color Guard: Cannot find official name, Conference - Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)

Lincoln University (Pennsylvania): Band - Orange Crush Roaring Lions; Dance- Crush Groove; Color Guard: Cannot find team name; Basketball Dance Team: Onyx Dance Troupe;  Conference: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAA)  

Livingstone College: Band - Marching Blue Thunder; Dance -Blue Elegance;  Conference-  Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) 

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M, N

Miles College: Band- The Purple Marching Machine; Dance - Golden Stars; Flags- Steaming Flags Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) 

Mississippi Valley State: Band: Mean Green Marching Machine; Dance: Satin Dolls; Color Guard: Valley Angels Flag Corp Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

Morgan State University: Band: Magnificent Marching Machine; Dance: Foxxy Dancers; Color Guard: Cannot find official name;  Basketball Dance Team: Morganettes; Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

Norfolk State University: Band - Spartan Legion Dance -Not Ice; TW - Spartan Guards; Conference Mid – Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

North Carolina Central University; Band: Sound Machine; Dance: Eclipse Dancers; Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

North Carolina A&T State University: Band: Blue and Gold Marching Machine: Dance: Golden Delight; Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

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O, P

Prairie View A&M University: Band - The Marching Storm,  Dance - The Black Foxes; Color Guard - Twirling Thunder; Basketball Dance Team - Panther Dolls; Conference - Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)   

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S,T

Saint Augustine’s University; Band: Superior Sound Marching Band; Dance: Cannot find official name; Color Guard: Cannot find official name; Conference: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)

Savannah State University: Band: Coastal Empire Sound Explosion;  Dance: Sapphire; Twirlers: Tiger Streak; Basketball Dance Team: The Officials; Conference: Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

South Carolina State University; Band: Marching 101; Dance: Champagne ;Color Guard: Electric Silk; Basketball Dance Team- Sapphire Pom Squad; Conference: Mid – Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC)

Southern University: Band: The Human Jukebox ; Dance: The Fabulous Dancing Dolls; Basketball Dance Team: The Gold’N Bluez ;Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

Talladega College: Band: Marching Tornado Band;  Dance: Dega Diamonds ; Basketball Dance Team: Crimsonnette Dance Team;  Conference: Gulf Coast Athletic Conference (GCAC)

Tennessee State University;  Band - Aristocrat of Bands; Dance: Sophisticated Ladies; Color Guard - Royal Elegance Flag Corp;  Basketball Dance Team: Tiger Gems Conference: Ohio Valley Conference

Texas Southern University; Band - The Ocean of Soul; Dance - Motions; Conference - Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

Tuskegee University: Band - Marching Crimson Piper Band;  Dance - Crimson Piperettes ; TW: Twirling Divas Basketball Dance Team: Golden Essence; Conference: Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC)
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U, V

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff: Band- The Musical Machine of the Mid-South;  Dance - Golden Girls;  Color Guard - 24 Karat Golden Silks;  Conference: Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC)

Virginia State University: Trojan Explosion Marching Band; Dance: Essence of Troy Dancers; Basketball Dance Team -Trojan Fire Dance Team; Conference - Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)

Virginia Union University: Band: Ambassadors of Sound Marching Band; Dance: Divine Elegance; Color Guard: Steel Divine Conference: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)

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W, X

Winston-Salem State University: Band: The Red Sea of Sound: Dance: Scarlet Lace; Color Guard: Silky Smooth; Conference: Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA)
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ADDENDUM- TOP MAJORETTE DANCE TEAMS (in 2022)
From https://getuperica.com/playlist/best-hbcu-dance-teams/ Happy Homecoming: Celebrate With The Top HBCU Dance Teams published by Sammy Approved, Get Up!, October 26, 2022

[Pancocojams Editor's Note: This article includes a video of each of these dance lines]

"
1. Southern University- Dancing Dolls

2. Alabama State University - Stingettes

3. Jackson State' University - Prancing J- Settes

4.  Hampton University- Ebony Fire

5. Prairie View A&M University- Black Foxes

6. Howard University- Ooh La La!

7. Bethune-Cookman University- 14 Karat Gold

8, Tuskegee University -Crimson Piperettes

9. Clark Atlanta University-Essence

10. Mississippi Valley State University -Statin Dolls"

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