Welcome!

Our purpose is to develop opportunities for dance students to shape their training and experience in the School of Theater, Dance, and Performance Studies and the larger UMD community. One of our primary goals is advocacy. We seek to create a voice for dance students in decision-making about productions, curriculums, and policies that affect them. Additionally, we want to encourage creativity outside of the curricular setting by organizing events, such as concerts and film festivals, where students can showcase their work. We believe that community is an essential part of dance, and we will work to foster it for students through classes, social activities, and service opportunities. Above all, we strive to inspire a program that allows all students to explore dance in a way that is healthy - emotionally, psychologically, and physically.