DANCERS do get SCHOLARSHIPS to dance in COLLEGE | Laurel Ritter with St. Ambrose University

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In this full interview, Laurel Ritter, head dance coach at St. Ambrose University, joins No Counts Given to talk about building one of the strongest NAIA dance programs in the country.

Laurel breaks down the legacy of St. Ambrose dance, the team’s championship mindset, and how athletic training, scholarship support, JV and varsity opportunities, and strong institutional backing have helped create a true powerhouse program.

From explaining the NAIA competition structure to sharing what made their 2026 season such a standout year, this conversation gives dancers, coaches, and recruits an inside look at a program built on hard work, culture, belief, and the motto: “practice like we’ve never won and perform like we’ve never lost.”