Spurs Return Dance Team to their Sidelines for the 2026-27 Season

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Fresh off an appearance in the 2025-26 NBA Finals, the San Antonio Spurs announced on June 22nd that they will be returning a lost tradition to their sidelines in time for next season. The San Antonio Silver Dancers, the club’s dance team, were established in 1991, but has been on hiatus for the past eight seasons.

The Spurs transitioned from the dance team to a co-ed acrobatic and stunt team known as the Hype Squad. Both the Silver Dancers and the Hype Squad will be part of the in-game entertainment next season at Frost Bank Center. The team’s goal in bringing back this beloved Alamo City institution is to continue to find ways to “elevate the game-day experience” for fans during the game, as well as in the San Antonio community.

“We’re always looking for ways to make the Spurs game-day experience more exciting and engaging for our fans,” said Jordan Mandelkorn, Vice President of Marketing, Creative & Retail for Spurs Sports & Entertainment in a news release. “The Silver Dancers and Hype Squad each bring their own energy, skillset and connection to our fans, and we’re excited to expand our entertainment lineup in a way that reflects the spirit of the Spurs both on the court and in the community.”

The Silver Dancers, an all-women’s dance and entertainment team, were known for their high-energy performances, as well as for being a long-standing part of Spurs community events. According to Spurs Sports and Entertainment, their return “signals the organization’s continued focus on expanding fan entertainment while bringing a meaningful part of Spurs nostalgia and fan experience to a new generation.”

The squad held auditions throughout the end of June and are poised to take to the court when the Spurs open the 2026-27 season later this year.