DePaul University Athletics
Dance Team Competes at UDA Nationals
1/18/2024 10:19:00 AM | DANCE
The DePaul Dance Team competed at UDA Collegiate Nationals last week in Orlando, Florida.Â
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The Blue Demons competed in two categories – D1 Jazz and D1 Gameday.   The competition began with DePaul's gameday performance, which earned a 12th-place finish.  Â
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DePaul placed 24th in Division I Jazz, one of the largest categories in the competition.  Their performance had a raw score of 88.2, with an event score of 84.Â
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Cal State University-Fullerton was crowned D1 Jazz national champions with an event score of 95.2, while Southeastern Louisiana University took home gold in the gameday category with a score of 94.1.Â
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UDA College Dance Nationals are held at the Walt Disney World resort each January.  Teams can participate across a variety of performance styles, including Jazz, Hip-Hop, Pom, and Game Day. The 2024 appearance was the fourth year at the UDA Championships for DePaul.
Thirteen dancers comprise DePaul's team, including returning members Francesca Corona, Alannah Delaney, Kyia Dickerson, Ashlin Lee, Amanda Operana, Jacob Schmidt, Elliott Stephenson, Jaydn Vrbancic and Nina Zoppi. Four Blue Demons made their first trip to college nationals, including Emma Bounphithack, Anabella Cornolo, Jordan Dooley, and Amy Rozsypal.Â
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The DePaul Dance Team is coached by Shanon Lersch and Maria DiPrizio.Â
About Varsity Spirit
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit, the driving force behind cheerleading's dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic activity it is today, is the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational camps, clinics and competitions, impacting more than a million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and leadership, Varsity Spirit's employees have been dedicated to celebrating spirit through its brands since 1974. For more information about Varsity Spirit or Varsity Brands, please visit varsity.com or varsitybrands.com.
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The Blue Demons competed in two categories – D1 Jazz and D1 Gameday.   The competition began with DePaul's gameday performance, which earned a 12th-place finish.  Â
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DePaul placed 24th in Division I Jazz, one of the largest categories in the competition.  Their performance had a raw score of 88.2, with an event score of 84.Â
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Cal State University-Fullerton was crowned D1 Jazz national champions with an event score of 95.2, while Southeastern Louisiana University took home gold in the gameday category with a score of 94.1.Â
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UDA College Dance Nationals are held at the Walt Disney World resort each January.  Teams can participate across a variety of performance styles, including Jazz, Hip-Hop, Pom, and Game Day. The 2024 appearance was the fourth year at the UDA Championships for DePaul.
Thirteen dancers comprise DePaul's team, including returning members Francesca Corona, Alannah Delaney, Kyia Dickerson, Ashlin Lee, Amanda Operana, Jacob Schmidt, Elliott Stephenson, Jaydn Vrbancic and Nina Zoppi. Four Blue Demons made their first trip to college nationals, including Emma Bounphithack, Anabella Cornolo, Jordan Dooley, and Amy Rozsypal.Â
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The DePaul Dance Team is coached by Shanon Lersch and Maria DiPrizio.Â
About Varsity Spirit
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit, the driving force behind cheerleading's dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic activity it is today, is the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational camps, clinics and competitions, impacting more than a million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and leadership, Varsity Spirit's employees have been dedicated to celebrating spirit through its brands since 1974. For more information about Varsity Spirit or Varsity Brands, please visit varsity.com or varsitybrands.com.
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