Texas State to host Strutters Spectacular

Texas State to host Strutters Spectacular 

By Kelsey Kotzur

The Texas State Strutters will present Strutters Spectacular on April 13 and April 14 at 7 p.m. at Strahan Coliseum. 

The world famous Strutters will perform a variety of dance routines for spectators during their annual spring show. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Past Strutters Spectacular courtesy of www.txstrutters.com

“We are really excited about the show this year,” said Taylor Hansen, Lieutenant Strutter.  “We have been working on these routines for a while now and we hope our family and friends will enjoy them.”

The Strutters were founded in 1960 by Barbara G. Tidwell. The current director is Susan Angell-Gonzales. The organization was the first precision dance team formed at a four-year university and is currently the largest in the country.

The Strutters take on many roles. From cheering at athletic events to performing on America's Got Talent, the girls keep busy throughout the year. However, the Strutters Spectacular is the time where team gets the opportunity to showcase their true dance ability.

“It’s (the show) my favorite part of being a Strutter. We get to show everyone that we can do more than just cheer on our team in the stands,” said Sarah Wiggins, current Strutter.

The annual spring show gives Strutter alumnae the chance to boast with pride over the organization. 

“I’m really excited to see all the girls and see the routines,” said Anally Guerrero, Strutter alumna. “It’s really fun to come back and see what I used to be a part of. The show always makes me proud to say I was a Strutter.”

Mary Ann Barrow, Strutter alumna, is also looking forward to the performance.

Team picture courtesy of www.txstrutters.com

“I was Captain of the Strutters way back in 1992 and I still attend the show every year,” said Barrow. “It’s a tradition. Like we were taught back in the day, once a Strutter, always a Strutter.”

To honor the Strutter Organization, the Strutters Gallery is currently being built on the ground level on the north side stadium at Bobcat Stadium. It is a museum that will showcase the honors and history of the Texas State Strutters. The gallery is scheduled for completion in the fall of 2012. 

Sources:

Taylor Hansen (210)867-5011

Sarah Wiggins (409)656-7483

Anally Guerrero (210)232-2104

Mary Ann Barrow (210)386-0835

http://www.txstrutters.com/