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SMU Mustang Mavericks SMU's first and only country-western dance team! The SMU Mustang Mavericks is Southern Methodist Universityโ€™s first and only country-western dance team.

If interested in auditioning or requesting a performance (we perform for FREE), please see our website: smumustangmavericks.wordpress.com Started in 2008 by Philip Hughes, Aaron Rose, Haley Gatewood, and Ali Gatewood, the Mavericks have grown to be a well-loved part of the SMU community. Comprised of 10 couples, the team performs at various events on and off campus including talent shows, pep rallies, and charity events. The team is currently led by Kyle Mistele and Cara Barcia. If you are interested in joining the team, tryouts occur at the beginning of every semester. Practices are open if you wish to come observe. See the Auditions Page for more information. If you wish to have the Mustang Mavericks perform at your event, please contact us via email at [email protected].

Calling all Mustang Mavericks Alumni!!! ๐Ÿค โœจOur captains, Alexa & Jadon, are inviting you back to the mat for Alumni Pract...
04/27/2026

Calling all Mustang Mavericks Alumni!!! ๐Ÿค โœจ
Our captains, Alexa & Jadon, are inviting you back to the mat for Alumni Practice!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Sunday, May 3, 2026
โฐ 8:00โ€“10:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Dedman Rec Center, Mat Room

Weโ€™d love to see some familiar faces and dance together again ๐Ÿ’™

Please purchase a Guest Pass through the Dedman Rec Center website ahead of time if you plan to attend.

Get ready to shine! Itโ€™s time for Boots & Bling with the Mustang Mavericks! โญ๏ธ๐Ÿชฉ๐Ÿ“ The Flagpole๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, April 7โฐ  7โ€“9PMJ...
04/06/2026

Get ready to shine! Itโ€™s time for Boots & Bling with the Mustang Mavericks! โญ๏ธ๐Ÿชฉ

๐Ÿ“ The Flagpole
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, April 7
โฐ 7โ€“9PM

Join us for free food, line dancing, and performances Mustang Mavericks!

Throw on your boots, bring your friends, and come dance the night away under the lights

Weโ€™ll see yโ€™all at the Flagpole! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™

Such an amazing opportunity to perform at the Texas Country Reporter Festival!! Thank you for having us  ๐Ÿ‘โœจ
04/05/2026

Such an amazing opportunity to perform at the Texas Country Reporter Festival!! Thank you for having us ๐Ÿ‘โœจ

We had such a great time performing at the Westlake Academy Foundation Blacksmiths nโ€™ Boots Gala! Thank you so much for ...
04/04/2026

We had such a great time performing at the Westlake Academy Foundation Blacksmiths nโ€™ Boots Gala! Thank you so much for having us

First performance of 2026! Kicking off the spring semester the right way at the SMU Womenโ€™s Basketball game ๐Ÿ€Thank you f...
02/20/2026

First performance of 2026!
Kicking off the spring semester the right way at the SMU Womenโ€™s Basketball game ๐Ÿ€

Thank you for having us, !!

And the debut of our new choreography ๐Ÿ‘€
Be sure to come see us at our next event!

Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2026 from the Mustang Mavericks!! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ
01/01/2026

Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2026 from the Mustang Mavericks!! ๐ŸŽ„๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽ

Happy Halloween from the Mustang Mavericks! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ปWe mightโ€™ve swapped our cowboy boots for costumes this week, but weโ€™ll be ...
11/03/2025

Happy Halloween from the Mustang Mavericks! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ป

We mightโ€™ve swapped our cowboy boots for costumes this week, but weโ€™ll be back to line dancing soon at the Hilltop Honkytonk! ๐Ÿค 

๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, November 4th
โฐ 7-9pm
๐Ÿ“ Dallas Hall Lawn

We hope to see you there!

Get ready to boot scoot & boogie with the Mustang Mavericks at the Hilltop Honkytonk!๐Ÿ“ Dallas Hall Lawn๐Ÿ“… November 4 | 7โ€“...
10/29/2025

Get ready to boot scoot & boogie with the Mustang Mavericks at the Hilltop Honkytonk!

๐Ÿ“ Dallas Hall Lawn
๐Ÿ“… November 4 | 7โ€“9PM

Join us for free food, line dancing, and a performance by the Mustang Mavericks!

Bring your friends, your cowboy boots, and your best dance moves, weโ€™ll see yโ€™all on the lawn! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’™โญ๏ธ

So much fun performing at Crumpkin last night! ๐Ÿงก๐ŸŽƒOur first performance with our 2025โ€“2026 team and the debut of our bran...
10/11/2025

So much fun performing at Crumpkin last night! ๐Ÿงก๐ŸŽƒ
Our first performance with our 2025โ€“2026 team and the debut of our brand new choreo! ๐Ÿ™Œ
Thanks for having us !!
Looking forward to a great year of performances!

Mark your calendars!Mustang Mavericks Open Practices start THIS Tuesday, August 26 ๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿ“ Dedman Rec Center โ€“ Mat Room๐Ÿ—“ Sund...
08/24/2025

Mark your calendars!
Mustang Mavericks Open Practices start THIS Tuesday, August 26 ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ“ Dedman Rec Center โ€“ Mat Room
๐Ÿ—“ Sundays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
โฐ 8โ€“10 PM
๐Ÿ’™ No pressure โ€” open practices are for everyone! Come try it out once, or keep coming back. Auditions are on Sept. 14 and weโ€™ll teach you everything you need to know if you want to audition.

Bring energy, water, and comfy clothes you can move in. Open to all SMU students!

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3140 Dyer Street
Dallas, TX
75275

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