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The dance team travelled to Philadelphia for UDA dance camp this summer. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegedanceteam on Instagram)

Dance team takes on UDA camp in preparation for nationals

By Fiona Cannon, Staff Writer September 13, 2024

The dance team is preparing early for its third appearance at Universal Dance Association, also known as UDA, Nationals at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The team attended its first-ever...

The dance team competed in the Hip Hop and Pom categories at nationals. (Photo courtesy of Lafayette College on X)

Dance team goes national

By Benjamin White, Staff Writer January 26, 2024

You will always see them on the sidelines of a football or basketball game, but the dance team has much more to offer. The team traveled to Orlando, Florida over winter break to compete in the Universal...

The dance team has a rigorous schedule akin to other varsity sports. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegedanceteam on Instgram)

After national success, dance team’s plea for varsity status

By Maria Cangro, Contributing Writer March 3, 2023

Despite succeeding in national competitions in January and having a rigorous training schedule throughout the school year, the dance team is considered a club sport by the college. The 11 members of the...

Lafayette cheer celebrates outside the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Fl. (Photo courtesy of @lafayettecollegecheer on Instagram)

Dance and Cheer compete at nationals for first time

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor January 27, 2023

Two weeks ago, the Lafayette dance and cheer teams traveled to Orlando, Fl. to compete in the UDA (Universal Dance Association) and UCA (Universal Cheerleaders Association) national championships. It was...

The dance team performed two routines for friends and family ahead of nationals. (Photo courtesy of Jenna Tempkin '24)

Dance team performs in showcase before national competition in January

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor December 9, 2022

The Lafayette dance team performed at its first-ever Nationals Send Off this past Saturday in Kirby Gym. The event promoted the team's first-ever journey to the Universal Dance Association (UDA) College...

The Lafayette Dance Team is amping up its training and practice schedule in order to prepare for its first ever national competition next semester. (Photo courtesy of Steph Davidson '23)

Lafayette Dance selects new coach, prepares for first national competition

By Caroline McParland, Sports Editor October 28, 2022

After a coaching shake-up that brought Melissa Diehl in as the new head coach, the Lafayette Dance Team is looking ahead to prepare for its first-ever national competition this January. In previous...

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