UCLA danceline brings HBCU fire | The elegant Bruinettes

It can be said The Bruinettes have been training all their lives for this. They've followed their passion for dance throughout their lives; through different styles, different teams and different versions of themselves. Now as UCLA students, they have created for a platform where they represent African-American traditions in the UCLA community, bringing a spirit of joy to audiences. The Bruinettes at UCLA is a dance team formed to highlight the African-American danceline style created at Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCUs). The team is an inclusive space for Black students to find a way to represent themselves on campus and to express their love of dance in the stands and on the field, during official UCLA basketball and football games. It is a place for self-expression, self-love, and community. (paraphrased from https://community.ucla.edu/studentorg...) What is HBCU danceline? The HBCU danceline style typically integrates elements of jazz, hip-hop and some traditional African dance styles. Although, teams will incorporate elements from many more styles. What is the history of the HBCU danceline style? The 1968 Orange Blossom Classic, an annual HBCU football sporting event in Florida, hosted the first known majorette performance with the introduction of Alcorn State University's Golden Girls majorette team. (from ABC news.com) #blackhistory #blackhistorymonth #ucla #uclabruins #uclafootball #uclabasketball #bruinettes #danceline