About Us: The UO Jam Squad is the University of Oregon's first hip hop based dance team. We are non-competitive and an ASUO group. The UO Jam Squad was formally official in 2006 in hopes to act as another form of an extracurricular dance activity for UO college students. We have danced at a variety of events including UO basketball games, The Venus Festival, Greek events, high school dance competitions, pre-performances at UO Duck football games, and numerous NBA Portland TrailBlazer games.  The team was created as an extracurricular/non-competitive hip hop dance team in order to enhance school spirit and to give students the opportunity to get involved, gain friends and peers, work toward success in school, and lead a healthy lifestyle. Don't forget, Jam Squad was also established to dance! The Jam Squad's purpose is to provide an activity that is less time consuming, easy going and fun so those busy students have time to work and play, while still being involved. 2012-2013 UO Jam Squad By-Laws Click Here! The Jam Squad typically practices two to three times a week depending on the performance schedule. November through May tends to be the busiest time filled with events on campus and off-campus, such as NBA Portland Trail Blazer games and Duck basketball games (men's and women's), as well as many UO related events. The team learns an assortment of hip hop routines taught by the coach and/or assistant coaches/captains as well as other eager dance members throughout the year. The routines will be at a semi-advanced to advanced level, and learning will be at a fast pace. Other events will also take place such as team meetings, team dinners, team trips, promotional events and fundraising events. There is a small team fee in order to provide uniforms, transportation, etc.; however, fundraising is vital to a successful year to provide more uniforms and reimbursement to team fees. The team is coached by Tara Mills.   For any questions or concerns, contact Coach Mills at uojamsqd@uoregon.edu or 503-504-2395 The Assistant Coach is Tatianna Young. Team Captain is Theresa Rhoades.