About Us
Lindsey Goldaper - Head Coach
The University of Tampa's Dance Team was formed in 2006 by alumni Jamie Stringer. In 2008 the name "Spartan Scarlets" was created. Since the formation of the team in 2006, the team has progressed and undergone many changes and leaders. UT Alumni Lindsey Goldaper took over the team as Head Coach/Director in 2014 and during this time the team's reputation and talent has grown immensely. Lindsey is now a dance studio owner, teacher and choreographer for studios in the Tampa Bay area as well as a retired 5th year NFL Cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She has helped the Spartan Scarlets program bring home multiple national finals placements since 2014 and are currently ranked 2nd in Jazz DII and 3rd in Pom DII at The College Classic.
The University of Tampa's Dance Team was formed in 2006 by alumni Jamie Stringer. In 2008 the name "Spartan Scarlets" was created. Since the formation of the team in 2006, the team has progressed and undergone many changes and leaders. UT Alumni Lindsey Goldaper took over the team as Head Coach/Director in 2014 and during this time the team's reputation and talent has grown immensely. Lindsey is now a dance studio owner, teacher and choreographer for studios in the Tampa Bay area as well as a retired 5th year NFL Cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. She has helped the Spartan Scarlets program bring home multiple national finals placements since 2014 and are currently ranked 2nd in Jazz DII and 3rd in Pom DII at The College Classic.
Morgan Wohkittel - Assistant Coach
After moving to Tampa in 2016, she began dancing professionally and working towards a degree in Public Relations and Applied Dance at The University of Tampa. During her collegiate career, Morgan was elected the Senior Captain of the University of Tampa dance team and led the team to NDA finals in Daytona Beach, FL. She has also coached for Ithaca Youth Cheer and has worked for Varsity Spirit in Louisville, KY, the leading force in competitive cheerleading and dance. Currently, Morgan is a member of the National Dance Alliance Staff, where she travels across the country to coach all-star high school and collegiate teams. She is also the Assistant Coach of the current D2 Jazz National Champions, the University of Tampa Spartan Scarlets. Morgan is currently choreographing nationwide for various dancers and studios in NY, KY, and FL.
After moving to Tampa in 2016, she began dancing professionally and working towards a degree in Public Relations and Applied Dance at The University of Tampa. During her collegiate career, Morgan was elected the Senior Captain of the University of Tampa dance team and led the team to NDA finals in Daytona Beach, FL. She has also coached for Ithaca Youth Cheer and has worked for Varsity Spirit in Louisville, KY, the leading force in competitive cheerleading and dance. Currently, Morgan is a member of the National Dance Alliance Staff, where she travels across the country to coach all-star high school and collegiate teams. She is also the Assistant Coach of the current D2 Jazz National Champions, the University of Tampa Spartan Scarlets. Morgan is currently choreographing nationwide for various dancers and studios in NY, KY, and FL.
The Spartan Scarlet's are the University of Tampa's very own competitive dance team. Each Spring, the team travels to a nation-wide dance competition. In addition to the team's main focus of competing, they are passionate about dance and spreading the word about dance in the UT community. As an active Student Organization they are dedicated to promoting UT school spirit by performing at sports games such as men and women's basketball and lacrosse. The Spartan Scarlets also make appearances at the Midnight Madness pep rally and additional school and Tampa events.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Spartan Scarlets, please email [email protected] & visit our team audition page to learn more about the audition process!
If you are interested in becoming a team sponsor, please click here!
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Spartan Scarlets, please email [email protected] & visit our team audition page to learn more about the audition process!
If you are interested in becoming a team sponsor, please click here!