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Our crowdfunding campaign has ended but you can still support Duquesne Dance Team with a gift! Click here and then under designations, scroll to the “Other” option, click continue, and then enter "Duquesne Dance Team."
“Nationals season is approaching so quickly! With just a few 8 counts, our 2020 vision has come to life, and I cannot wait to see how far we come by April.” - Adrienne Vance, Senior Captain.
We are the Duquesne University Dukettes Dance Team, and our journey to compete at the 2020 National Dance Alliance Collegiate Dance Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida starts with YOU.
Last season, we made program history by representing Duquesne in the Division I Jazz category, and advancing to the final round for the second year in a row. We are currently ranked 15 out of 23 teams in the nation, and this year, our vision is even greater.
“As a vet, I know what I am working for. I want to be better in 2020, both as a dancer and as a team. - Chandley Hodge, Sophomore Dukette.
“Practicing countless hours all year for just 2 minutes on stage is the best part of being a dancer. Taking the nationals stage with my dance family and seeing all of our hard work pay off will be one of the most rewarding feelings” - Emma Darling, Freshman Dukette.
With a roster of 14 talented, committed, and seasoned dancers, our 2020 team is stronger than ever. Together, we’ve received a 1st place qualifying bid at NDA training camp this summer, and we’re ready to take the floor in Daytona Beach!
“I am so ready to put 100% of my heart and soul out on that stage. At NDA camp, I realized that I have never been on such an amazing team in my life; I feel on top of the world with these girls by my side.” - Alex Betris, Freshman Dukette.
“I'm most excited for the feeling of standing on that stage, waiting for the music to begin, and being able to showcase what kind of team we are and what we have been working for all season.” - Lucy Massaro, Freshman Dukette.
With the expenses of travel, meals and lodging, costumes, and competition fees, the cost to attend nationals is over $1,000 per dancer. Help us make history, and take our program to the next level!
“We continue to surprise ourselves with how much our program grows from year to year. We discover new talent, and accelerate old. We rise. We value every penny, because this year, the opportunities are limitless if the finances are covered.” - Brittney Baker, Junior Captain.
Support The Dukettes and Spread the Word!
Donate today. Gifts of any size make a difference!
Spread the word. One post can make a tremendous impact! Take a moment to share our campaign on social media: www.spirit.duq.edu/dance19.
A gift of $50 could pay for dance shoes and accessories
A gift of $100 could pay for competition registration for one dancer
A gift of $500 could pay for round trip airfare to Florida for one dancer
A gift of $800 could sponsor the team's private practice space in Daytona
A gift of $1,000 could cover the entire cost of Nationals for one Dukette
