This page contains information about the newly formed VU Irish Dance Group as well as the Dance Company, the Dance Team, and NovaJhoom.
Come and join VU Irish Dance! Recently started at Villanova, we’re holding a beginner class for those who wish to take lessons and learn Irish Step dance on Thursdays from 7 to 7:45PM in St. Mary’s Library. Know what you’re doing? The advanced class, or the Irish Dance Team, meets right after on Thursday from 7:45 to 8:30PM. Eileen, Shannon and I began this club to bring Irish Step directly to the VU campus. Look for us at upcoming Irish events as we’re looking to perform both choreographed and traditional dances. We may eventually make our way onto the basketball court so get pumped!
~Kelly Smith
Location: St. Mary’s Library (down the hall from the main nursing offices)
Time: 7-7:45PM – Beginner Class
7:45-8:30PM – Advanced Class
Eileen Condon: Captain
Shannon Phillips: Co-Captain
Kelly Smith: Beginner Instructor
Questions? Comments? Feel free to contact any one of the executives via email by clicking on a name above!
The Villanova Dance Co. is a group of extremely dedicated dancers who perform at various events in and around the Villanova community. Each semester, they perform their own creative choreography in a showcase for friends and family in addition to performing at university events such as Special Olympics, St. Thomas of Villanova Day, Parent's Weekend, and Balloon day. As a team, the dance company supports the Villanova men and women's basketball programs by dancing for the 'Nova fans at designated games throughout the season.
In addition to these scheduled performances, the company has begun to compete nationally. In January 2002 and 2003, a select group from the company has participated in the Universal Dance Association (UDA) Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship. Both seasons proved to be huge accomplishments for this group!
Every year, the team begins to prepare by attending UDA's camp at Rutgers in August prior to returning to school for their own Villanova Dance Camp. If you would like information about attending Villanova's Music Camp held for incoming freshmen interested in dancing at Villanova or interested in joining the Dance Company please contact us!
For more information, see the Dance Company Web site.
The Dance Team (formerly Pom Squad) offers an opportunity to demonstrate school spirit through dance routines. The group is especially known for its participation at football and basketball half time shows with the band.
For more information, see the Dance Team Web site.
NovaJhoom was started at Villanova University in May 2001. In the 2001-2002 school year, NovaJhoom was recognized by Villanova as its first female South Asian dance team. Throughout the past few years, NovaJhoom has become a widely recognized multicultural performance group within and outside of Villanova University. Its mission is to culturally educate individuals through both Indian classical and folk dance.