MINNEAPOLIS — The University of Minnesota dance team's silver medal routine at the College Dance Team National Championship in Orlando, Fla. has garnered plenty of attention, including from the band behind the music.
Aerosmith posted on Instagram a video of people's reactions to the team's performance, along with the message, "DANCE On @uofmdanceteam," a reference to "Dream On," the song featured in the routine.
"Help I can't stop watching this," read one of the videos featured in Aerosmith's compilation of reactions.
"Realizing I just witnessed dance history being made," read another.
While the U of M's performance, which was their Jazz routine, placed second, the team was able to capture their 22nd national title in the Pom category.
"I have honestly never been so proud of [the] team," said longtime head coach Amanda Gaines of the attention the team – and the routine – have gained this week.
"They are doing this because they are passionate about dance and Minnesota," Gaines added. "The more people can support these athletes, the better for everyone."
University of Minnesota-Duluth, University of St. Thomas, College of St. Benedict, Minnesota State-Mankato and University of St. Cloud dance teams all made it to the finals in lower divisions.
St. Thomas placed fifth in Division I Hip Hop Finals and fourth in D-I Jazz.
In Open Pom, MSU-Mankato took first, Duluth took third, St. Cloud State took fifth and the College of St. Benedict took seventh.
MSU-Mankato finished first, Duluth took second, St. Cloud State fourth and the College of St. Benedict took seventh in Open Jazz.
The team joined the KARE 11 Saturday morning show to celebrate their victory and viral video:
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