What are the Responsibilities of the Pink Panthers?
When you become a member of the EIU Pink Panther Dance Team, you become part of a valuable and rich tradition that began over 40 years ago. The main focus and purpose of the EIU Pink Panther Dance Team is to support the athletes at Eastern Illinois University, specifically football and men's and women's basketball. The team's role and responsibility is to pump up and engage the game day audience with sidelines, timeouts, and half time performances.

Our energy is contagious and is highly appreciated by the athletes we support. The role of an EIU Pink Panther requires a higher and more serious sense of responsibility and respect. You not only represent yourself, but also your team, the athletes, the Athletic Department, Eastern Illinois University, and the State of Illinois. As a visible ambassador for EIU, you will need to conduct yourself in a manner that reflects a positive and respectful young individual proud to serve their state, school, athletic teams, coach, and the Pink Panther dance team.

It is extremely important for the Pink Panther team to function as a cohesive group. This means discipline, communication, commitment, and dedication. It is through hard work and focus on improvement that each individual team member believes that their improvements helps the team to improve. Every practice and every performance/event is mandatory. Being skilled, talented, and cooperative are only a part of the total EIU Pink Panther commitment. Team members also need to focus on their academics so their classrooms achievements compliment and support their EIU academic journey. Additionally, Pink Panthers are required to maintain at least a 2.0 GPA , full time EIU student status, attend all classes, and do well in their course work by obtaining a C or better grades.

The Pink Panthers practice every Monday through Friday afternoon typically 4-6:15pm during football and basketball season. Additional practices are scheduled as necessary.

In addition to performing at all home football and basketball games, Pink Panthers also perform and/or attend many other sporting, university, and/or community events. Community service and outreach are integral part of the team for financial support and awareness of the EIU Pink Panther Dance Team program.