Sacred Heart University Dance

OFFICIAL page for all Sacred Heart University Dance Programs WELCOME TO SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY DANCE PROGRAMS!

We offer a variety of programs to suit any level of interest, commitment and passion for dance. All of our dance programs allow students the opportunity to perform and several of these performances are held throughout the year in our beautiful Edgerton Theatre. The aim of these programs is to offer students another avenue to having an enriching experience; educationally, artistically and/or recrea

tionally, while attending SHU. Below, please find a list of the programs currently being offered as well as a brief description of each. Dance Company: The Dance Company at Sacred Heart University is a Pre-Professional performance company. Interested students should have a minimum of three years of studio training and be proficient in at least two disciplines of dance. Students participate in classes and choreography sessions with master faculty, guest choreographers and artists in residence. Students may earn up to one credit per semester for participation in this program as well as have many opportunities perform in staged productions throughout the year. Dance Company students train and perform in ballet, modern, contemporary and world dance forms, jazz and tap dance. *Audition Required*

Dance Ensemble: The Dance Ensemble is a student-run, zero credit program for students who love dance and want to continue being a part of staged productions without the commitment of course work. Students are welcome to submit works of choreography for consideration in several performances throughout the year. Dance Ensemble students enjoy learning choreography from their peers in all styles of dance including but not limited to; jazz, hip hop, contemporary, tap and world dance forms. * No Audition Required*

Hip Hop Production: Hip Hop Production is a high-energy program designed for experienced Hip Hop dancers to further develop movement and technique, but also musicality, rhythm, precision and quality of movement. Students participate in classes and choreography sessions with faculty and guest teaching artists. Students may earn up to one credit per semester for participation in this program as well as have many opportunities perform in staged productions throughout the year. *Try-outs held in the Fall*

Irish Dance Ensemble: The Irish Dance Ensemble is a high skill level, competitive Irish dance group. Student participate in one credit classes and choreography sessions weekly to learn modern and traditional choreography in both hard and soft shoe. They get to dance in many shows for the University and get the chance to compete in intercollegiate competitions. The program focuses on enhancing the skill level of already competitive Irish dancers, and allowing them to continue dance through their college experience. *Audition Required*

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02/19/2025

It's time to save the dates! 🗓️

The Sacred Heart Dance Program has an incredible line-up of shows for the Spring 2025 semester. You DO NOT want to miss them!
More information to come regarding ticket sales.

12/12/2024

Congratulations to our Claddagh dancers who have competed at regionals! Absolutely incredible results! THREE Oireachtas Champions this year. What an amazing achievement! 🏆
Liz Kennedy, 1st place, New England Region
Ava Leddy, 1st place, Mid Atlantic Region
Riana MacDermott, 1st Place, Mid Atlantic Region
Eme Wyndham, 3rd place, New England Region
Maeve Cahill, 4th place, New England Region
Cara Kinney, 9th place, Mid Atlantic region
Annalyn Maher, 12th place, Mid Atlantic Region
Emma Feeley, 15th place, New England Region

12/02/2024

Two of Sacred Heart University Claddagh dancers, Liz Kennedy and Rachael Reynolds, performed at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade this year where they danced with Riverdance! Congratulations, dancers and what a wonderful accomplishment! 🦃⭐️

11/18/2024

❗️THIS WEEKEND❗️
The SHU Dance Program has 4 incredible performances coming your way at the Edgerton Center for the Performing Arts!
Get your tickets now, you don’t want to miss these!

08/28/2024

That's almost all 400+ of them. Welcome Back Dancers! Sacred Heart University Dance

08/21/2024

SHU M(ov)ment and Inception Dance Crew dancer, Danielle Ahern , will be performing at the Hartford Dance Collective Festival on Saturday, August 24th! It’ll be a gorgeous evening full of dance. Free admission to support SHU Dance & Dani!

08/07/2024

Another round of faculty & choreographer announcements for this coming semester ✨ Get excited, dancers!

07/28/2024

These introductions get more exciting! Welcome back, instructors & choreographers ✨

07/26/2024

More introductions of our faculty & choreographers for the upcoming semester! Get excited 💛

07/25/2024

Round 2 of instructor & choreographer announcements‼️ Stay tuned for more!

07/24/2024

Announcing the SHU Dance Program’s instructors and choreographers for the Fall 2024 semester! Welcome to the family & welcome back ✨ Many more to come as the semester quickly approaches!

07/17/2024

Introducing the new Claddagh Dance Captain‼️

Sami Cunniff is a rising senior from Cedar Grove, New Jersey and she has been Irish dancing since she was six years old. She never thought she would be able to continue her dancing career in college, but Sacred Heart Dance has allowed her to express her creativity and emotions through dance on so many levels. She is grateful to be a part of this program and choreograph for a group of such talented dancers. She feels that it is so inspiring to see how dance brings people together and fills the room with joy.
✨ Words from Sami Cunniff- “This year, I want to help bring the team to the next level with unique choreography and put on even more amazing performances. One of my favorite memories of being on this team so far was our trip to Di**le, where we had daily workshop classes and saw the beautiful sites of Ireland. This was an experience of a lifetime for us, and I can’t wait to have more opportunities like this and strengthen the bonds of the team more this year!”

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