BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Audrey McDole has been named head coach of the WKU Dance program, WKU Athletics announced Monday.
McDole takes over the reins of the program in a full-time capacity after serving as co-coach of the Topperettes since summer 2021.
In addition to coaching the program, McDole will also provide organization for the team, help prepare routines for gameday and nationals competition, run the program's social media and grow its recruiting and fundraising efforts.
"I am thrilled to begin as head coach of the WKU Topperettes, and I am excited to see the continued investment in our Spirit Programs at WKU," McDole said.
McDole's personal dance experience began with 13 years of studio classes at Dancer's Pointe in Peewee Valley, Ky. She later performed with the Louisville Ballet in The Nutcracker for three years, and she was a member of the WKU Topperettes in the 2011-12 season, including making it to the finals at the 2012 NDA in Jazz.
McDole has also previously served as a lead instructor at Tippi Toes, while also helping middle school and high school teams with choreography, judging and directing.
The Crestwood, Ky., native graduated from WKU with a degree in Hospitality Management in 2015. She and her husband Justin have been married since 2019.
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