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 The Northeastern University Dance Team is the official Dance Team under Northeastern University Athletics and Club Sports. Founded in 2003, NUDT is a nationally ranked team of dancers from all majors, class years, and dance backgrounds committed to the art of dance and promoting Husky Spirit. The team plays an integral role in the Northeastern community, performing at a multitude of athletics events including Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Ice Hockey, Soccer and Women’s Volleyball games. We travel annually to the CAA Basketball Tournaments and attend March Madness when eligible on behalf of Northeastern Athletics. We also serve as Northeastern ambassadors at annual Beanpot Tournaments, Convocation, Commencement, Welcome Week and President Aoun’s Holiday Event. We pride ourselves on having a community on campus and a strong alumni network. The Northeastern University Dance Team competes annually on a national level as a Division 1 team at NDA Collegiate National Championship in Daytona, FL. In 2023, the team ranked Top 3 in the nation in Team Performance and Top 10 in Hip Hop. Team styles include hip-hop, jazz, and pom, with a strong underpinning of technique in all routines. NUDT practices 3 to 4 days a week, with practices supplemented by strength, agility, technical and mental skills training. 

NUDT AUDITIONS 2023-2024 Auditions for NUDT’s Team are typically hosted at the start of the Fall and end of the Spring Semesters. We are only accepting members whose intention is to compete on our competition team. Auditions for our competition team will occur in early Fall and are only open to accepted NUDT members. The tentative date for Fall 2023 Auditions is Sunday, September 10, 2023. Location, time, and date will be updated on our social media once confirmed. Click the link below to fill out our audition intent form and join our mailing list! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGw3XInupX7M2r1f3Kn1u6T6Io7uH6fMSXfTbPAnUNWpf86w/viewform?usp=sf_link

NUDT Required Skills Triple Turn 2 sets of 8 of a la seconde turns Headspring (or willingness to learn) Experience performing Jazz and Hip Hop styles Familiarity with pom or dance team style Dancers are representatives of the University and are expected to demonstrate leadership, responsibility, and sportsmanship. Attire Dancers should come in a dance outfit that makes you feel most confident, typically form-fitting tops and bottoms, sneakers and jazz shoes. Please come with your hair down and styled, and your makeup game day ready. If you have questions and/or would like more information on auditions please reach out to nudanceteam@gmail.com

NUDT Mandatory Dates Accepted NUDT members must be available for the following: Practice 3-4 days a week All men’s and women’s home basketball games (averaging 2 per week November – March) November: Nationals Choreography Weekend(s) April 10-13, 2024: NDA Nationals August: NDA Nationals Camp Spring Break 2024

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Kelsey Hagen

Captain

hagen.k@northeastern.edu

Simona Ruderman

Assistant Captain

ruderman.s@northeastern.edu

Gigi Barucci

Assistant Captain

barucci.g@northeastern.edu

Nicole Vicino

Head Coach

Nicolemvicino@gmail.com

Olivia Aragon

Treasurer

aragon.o@northeastern.edu

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