Cultural Dance Groups

As part of the South Asian Student Association, Zamana is a Bollywood fusion dance team that brings together dancers from Bellarmine and Notre Dame to perform at showcases across the Bay Area. At the end of the school year, we host Nazaara, our very own charity showcase at Bellarmine, where we raise money for nonprofits we’re passionate about. As a team, we meet weekly to choreograph and learn dances, all while building connections and creating lasting memories together.

Dance Captains: Nimisha A.'25 and Deeksha H.'26

2025 Notre Dame Members: Durva D., Aahana N., Sharanya K., Maahi P., Noor K., Pakhi G., Rhea G., Ridhima V.

Vietnamese Fan Dance, an integral part of Notre Dame's Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), showcases the beauty of Vietnamese culture through traditional dance fans, original choreography, and a blend of traditional and contemporary music. Each year, VSA Fan Dancers collaborate with local schools for the VSA Spring Showcase to celebrate and share our appreciation for Vietamese culture.

Dance Captain/Choreographer: Christine H. '25

2025 Roster: Addison N., Ai-Vy T., Aila M., Amanda N., Amy L., Angie D., Angie P., Ca D., Christine H., Isabella N., Isabella T., Iz H., Kaitlyn H., Kenz C., Kole N., Leanne P., Madison N., Magan D., Megan C., Nhi V., Nina N, Paula T., Sia P., Veronica C., Xuan N.

Notre Dame's first-ever Polynesian Dance Collective (PDC) honors Polynesian culture through traditional dances like Tahitian Ahuroa, Hula Auana, and Hula Kahiko. These performances celebrate the rhythm and stories of Polynesia, offering students a meaningful connection to its rich heritage. PDC proudly creates a space where tradition and community come together, enriching the Notre Dame experience.

Dance Instructors: Emalani R. '27 and Maya T. '25

2025 Roster: Mackenzie C., Luisa L., Clare T., Magan D., Elizabeth B., Vienna S., Sasha C., Kylie M. 

Notre Dame’s Filipino Student Association’s (FSA) dance group, the Araw Ates, focus on traditional folk dances to learn about and honor our ancestors history. Along with Bellarmine’s FSA dance group, Kampanas, they pave a new path for Filipino culture with Hip-Hop Tinikling. The Araw Ates perform at big events such as Santo Nino, often collaborating with other Filipino clubs around the Bay Area. We meet multiple days a week to learn new choreography which creates a strong family-like bond that continues past our high school years!

Dance Captains: Maya T. '25 and Ella P. '26

2025 Roster: Grayson A., Reese C., Mia C., Allyson E., Fiona H., Izabel J., Giau L., Kailee L. Keiko L., Danica N., Gianna N., Aila P., Ella P., Kate P., Micaela P., Eliana D., Ayla T., Maya T.

Chinese dance at Notre Dame, organized under the Chinese Cultural Club (CCC), is dedicated to showcasing and preserving the diverse styles of traditional Chinese dance. With props like flowing sleeves and fans, each performance brings to life stories of bravery, resilience, and love, connecting audiences to the rich history and culture of China.

Dance Captain/Dancers: Kat Y.'25

ND’S K-pop Dance Team practice a variety of performances from K-pop groups leading the industry. From second to fourth generation groups, the range of styles and sounds make this genre enjoyable for all!

Dance Captains: Shirley P. '25 and Angelica L. '25 

2025 Roster: Ayla T., Ca D., Prisha S., Sophia K., Asiya K., Kavya K., and Zara F.