SMU's first and only country-western dance team! The SMU Mustang Mavericks is Southern Methodist University’s first and only country-western dance team.
If interested in auditioning or requesting a performance (we perform for FREE), please see our website: smumustangmavericks.wordpress.com Started in 2008 by Philip Hughes, Aaron Rose, Haley Gatewood, and Ali Gatewood, the Mavericks have grown to be a well-loved part of the SMU community. Comprised of 10 couples, the team performs at various events on and off campus including talent shows, pep rall
04/27/2026
Calling all Mustang Mavericks Alumni!!! 🤠✨
Our captains, Alexa & Jadon, are inviting you back to the mat for Alumni Practice!
🗓️ Sunday, May 3, 2026
⏰ 8:00–10:00 PM
📍 Dedman Rec Center, Mat Room
We’d love to see some familiar faces and dance together again 💙
Please purchase a Guest Pass through the Dedman Rec Center website ahead of time if you plan to attend.
04/06/2026
Get ready to shine! It’s time for Boots & Bling with the Mustang Mavericks! ⭐️🪩
📍 The Flagpole
📅 Tuesday, April 7
⏰ 7–9PM
Join us for free food, line dancing, and performances Mustang Mavericks!
Throw on your boots, bring your friends, and come dance the night away under the lights
We’ll see y’all at the Flagpole! ❤️💙
04/05/2026
Such an amazing opportunity to perform at the Texas Country Reporter Festival!! Thank you for having us 👏✨
04/04/2026
We had such a great time performing at the Westlake Academy Foundation Blacksmiths n’ Boots Gala! Thank you so much for having us
02/20/2026
First performance of 2026!
Kicking off the spring semester the right way at the SMU Women’s Basketball game 🏀
Thank you for having us, !!
And the debut of our new choreography 👀
Be sure to come see us at our next event!
01/01/2026
Happy Holidays and best wishes for 2026 from the Mustang Mavericks!! 🎄🎉🎁
11/03/2025
Happy Halloween from the Mustang Mavericks! 🎃👻
We might’ve swapped our cowboy boots for costumes this week, but we’ll be back to line dancing soon at the Hilltop Honkytonk! 🤠
📅 Tuesday, November 4th
⏰ 7-9pm
📍 Dallas Hall Lawn
We hope to see you there!
10/29/2025
Get ready to boot scoot & boogie with the Mustang Mavericks at the Hilltop Honkytonk!
📍 Dallas Hall Lawn
📅 November 4 | 7–9PM
Join us for free food, line dancing, and a performance by the Mustang Mavericks!
Bring your friends, your cowboy boots, and your best dance moves, we’ll see y’all on the lawn! ❤️💙⭐️
10/11/2025
So much fun performing at Crumpkin last night! 🧡🎃
Our first performance with our 2025–2026 team and the debut of our brand new choreo! 🙌
Thanks for having us !!
Looking forward to a great year of performances!
08/24/2025
Mark your calendars!
Mustang Mavericks Open Practices start THIS Tuesday, August 26 🎉
📍 Dedman Rec Center – Mat Room
🗓 Sundays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
⏰ 8–10 PM
💙 No pressure — open practices are for everyone! Come try it out once, or keep coming back. Auditions are on Sept. 14 and we’ll teach you everything you need to know if you want to audition.
Bring energy, water, and comfy clothes you can move in. Open to all SMU students!
05/18/2025
Congratulations to our Mavs Class of 2025 graduates!! We will miss you so much! We wish you luck on your future endeavors ❤️💙