SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Drury University has announced the hiring of Audri Moses as its new head dance coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Nyla Milleson announced Friday.
 
Moses has served as the head dance coach for the Ozarks Lunkers, a member of The Arena League (TAL), since 2024. She also currently works as an instructor at Tiffany's Performing Arts Studio in Republic.
 
"We are pleased to welcome Audri to Drury as our next head dance coach," Milleson said. "She brings valuable coaching and teaching experience, and we are confident she will positively impact our student-athletes and our program."
 
A Springfield native, Moses attended Kickapoo High School before earning an associate degree in business from Ozarks Technical Community College.
 
"I'm incredibly honored and excited to be a part of the Drury family," Moses commented. " I can't wait to begin this new chapter with the Drury Scarlets and help our team grow, thrive, and make lasting memories both on and off the floor."
 
Moses becomes the fourth head coach in Drury dance program history, succeeding Mackenzie Burghardt.
 
Moses will begin her tenure immediately. The Drury dance team is scheduled to make its first appearance of the season at the Drury women's basketball exhibition game against Ottawa on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 5:45 p.m.
 
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