Dance
Join a student-led dance team, add a dance course to your schedule or learn more about majoring in dance at UMD.
Dance courses & degrees
Take a Dance Course
Explore dance courses offered to all students at UMD.
Bachelor of Arts in Dance
The Bachelor of Arts in Dance provides students with practical experience in dance performance, choreography and production so they’re prepared to become leaders and innovators in the dance and performing arts industry.
Dance clubs, teams and organizations
Learn about UMD's student-led dance clubs.
Afrochique
Afrochique is a multicultural performing dance team performing routines from various African and French countries.
Argentine Tango Club
The Argentine Tango Club is dedicated to cultivating a community of social Argentine Tango and introducing newcomers to the wonderful world of tango.
Avirah
Avirah is an Israeli Dance Company, performing both traditional folk dances and original choreographies on campus and at regional festivals.
Ballet Company M
Ballet Company M provides an environment for students to improve ballet technique, develop artistry and enhance performance abilities.
Ballroom at Maryland
Ballroom at Maryland supports ballroom dancing as both a social and competitive activity, welcoming dancers from beginner to advanced levels.
Dynamic Dance
Dynamic is a hip-hop dance team at UMD dedicated to cultivating artistic excellence and teamwork through urban dance styles.
Forward Motion Dance Company
Forward Motion Dance Company is a student-run group committed to self-expression through dance, welcoming dancers of all genres and backgrounds.
GGWB
GGWB learns and performs Asian pop and hip-hop dance covers (K-pop, C-pop, J-pop), alongside original choreography by members and Asian artists.
Korean Pop Dance Club
Korean Pop Dance Club explores Korean culture through K-Pop choreography, with opportunities for all experience levels to learn and perform.
Maryland Dhoom
Maryland Dhoom is a competitive South Asian fusion dance team blending Bollywood, bhangra, Indian classical, hip-hop, jazz and modern.
Maryland Manzar
Maryland Manzar is a South Asian fusion dance team that combines traditional and contemporary styles in competitive performances.
Phunktions HipHop Dance Company
Phunktions is a contemporary hip-hop dance company, using innovative choreography and artistry to entertain and inspire.
Prima Dolls Dance Team
Prima Dolls is UMD’s jazz-contemporary dance team blending technical training with expressive choreography.
Revolutions Dance Ensemble
Revolutions is a student-run ensemble performing jazz, lyrical, tap, contemporary, ballet and more in campus showcases.
Students Toward Educational Progress and Philanthropy
Students Toward Educational Progress and Philanthropy is a step team combining performance with philanthropic outreach.
Swing Dance Club at UMD
Swing Dance Club teaches Lindy Hop and West Coast Swing through free beginner-friendly classes, welcoming all levels.
Terp Lions
Terp Lions is UMD’s lion dance team preserving the traditional art form and performing at events on and off campus.
Terrapin Tap Troupe
Terrapin Tap Troupe offers students the chance to learn and perform tap dance. No prior experience is required.
The Hellenic Dance Troupe
The Hellenic Dance Troupe practices and performs traditional dances from across Greece.
Tianyi Dance Team
Tianyi Dance Team is UMD’s Chinese cultural dance team, performing traditional and folk dances to promote cross-cultural understanding.
Unbound Dance Team
Unbound Dance Team performs all styles of dance, with opportunities for members to choreograph and showcase work each semester.
Diazporic Dance Team
Diazporic Dance Team specializes in Afrobeat choreography and high-energy performances.
Maryland Latin Dance Club
Maryland Latin Dance Club introduces students to salsa, bachataand other Latin styles through weekly classes and socials.