5 Things to Expect at the 2026 Cheer and Dance Event

On Saturday March 7, UCO Cheer and Dance will host the 30th annual competition between various fraternities, sororities, and leadership organizations to raise money for BronchoThon. 

Here is what Cheer and Dance Executive Director Olivia Sander had to say about the event. 

1. The Event Itself

On March 7 at the Hamilton Field House, located at 100 N University Drive, doors for the event will be open at 5:00 p.m. The event will start at 6:00 p.m. UCO will be enforcing a clear bag policy.

Ticket prices will cost from $7.00  to $14.00 however, general admission for students is free.  

2. The Theme 

11 groups will be participating, including Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Tau Omega, Alpha Xi Delta, Delta Zeta, Kappa Sigma, the Leaders of Tomorrow, Pi Kappa Alpha, President’s Leadership Council, Sigma Kappa, Sigma Nu, and Tri Sigma.

This year’s theme is “Dancing with the Bronchos,” with each group having their own personalized theme that won’t be revealed until Saturday. 

The groups have been practicing their routine since Jan 12, aiming to perfect every stunt and dance move. 

Sander said all of the groups are excited to compete and confident in their routines. She said their main focus is to have fun raising funds and proudly show off their organization.

3. Benefiting BronchoThon

The Cheer and Dance event is in collaboration with BronchoThon, a yearlong student organization that focuses on philanthropy. The organization raises funds for the Children’s Health Foundation. 

“Our goal is to have a big turnout and support the organizations, as well as support the Children’s Health Foundation,” Sander said.

4. Special Guests 

A few special guests will make an appearance at the event. 

A miracle family will attend to speak about how raising funds assists in giving back to the families and the children, Sander said. 

UCO’s President Todd Lamb and first lady Monica Lamb will be at the event. 

Individuals within the dance program and musical theater program will also make a special appearance. 

5. How to Contribute 

Sander said she wants the crowd to come “lively and supportive.”

Attendees will have multiple opportunities to support BronchoThon’s efforts in raising funds for the Children’s Health Foundation. Ticket costs and concession stand proceeds will benefit BronchoThon. 

At the event there will also be fan favorite jars. Attendees can insert money into a specific jar to vote for 

There will also be a table for fan favorites at the event. Attendees can insert money into a specific group’s jar as a way to vote them as their favorite. Toward the end of the event, the fan favorite will be revealed as well as how much money they raised.

“I just want everyone to come out and support your favorite organization. If you don’t have a favorite organization, still come because this event is probably my favorite thing on campus,” Sander said. “I just love being able to watch everyone be so creative and have fun. I think that the crowd has fun, even if they’re not directly involved because they get to watch the organizations and all of their personalities shine.”
Tickets are available on Eventbrite.