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Jasper Dancers Secure 6th Place at NDA Nationals

Manhattan University Dance team performs their hip-hop routine at NDA Nationals, placing 6th overall.   @MANHATTANDANCETEAM/ INSTAGRAM  Brooke Della Rocco, Senior Writer Manhattan University’s Jasper Dancers concluded their 2025-2026 season in early April, returning from the NDA National Finals in Daytona Beach, Florida, with a sixth place finish in hip-hop. The MU dance team presented their jazz and hip-hop routines at their annual showcase on March 28, … Continue reading Jasper Dancers Secure 6th Place at NDA Nationals

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Jasper Dancers Revamp Audition Process

The Jasper Dance team at NDA Nationals, 2025. @MANHATTANDANCETEAM / INSTAGRAM Leyla J. Mercado and Barbara Vasquez, Arts & Entertainment Editor, Production / Web Editor Manhattan University’s Jasper Dancers are finding a new rhythm through the introduction of a revamped recruitment process for prospective team members. With previous years relying solely on a traditional audition process, the team has now turned to a common application … Continue reading Jasper Dancers Revamp Audition Process

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Jasper Dancers Celebrate Their Seniors Last Semester at Senior Game

By Maizy Swift, Asst. Production editor The Manhattan College Jasper Dance Team held their senior ceremony during the men’s basketball game against Saint Peters , where they celebrated the senior dancers as they near the end of their time on the team.  This event was an important night for the senior girls, as many of them have worked hard on the team these past years … Continue reading Jasper Dancers Celebrate Their Seniors Last Semester at Senior Game

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Jasper Dancers Celebrate Their Seniors Last Semester at Senior Game

The Manhattan College Jasper Dance Team held their senior ceremony during the men’s basketball game against Saint Peters , where they celebrated the senior dancers as they near the end of their time on the team.  This event was an important night for the senior girls, as many of them have worked hard on the team these past years and this game was a special … Continue reading Jasper Dancers Celebrate Their Seniors Last Semester at Senior Game

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The Jasper Dancers Make History at Nationals

By Megan LaCreta, Arts & Entertainment Editor The Jasper Dancers made history at the NDA Nationals Competition in Daytona Beach. Fl., making the D1 Jazz finals for the first time in program history. The team also ranked fourth in the nation for D1 Hip Hop, continuing a legacy of success in the genre since winning first place at their most recent Nationals competition in 2019. … Continue reading The Jasper Dancers Make History at Nationals

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Jasper Dancers Welcome New Coach Lizz Henrich and Taylor Post

By, Maria Thomas & Katherine Heneghan, Managing Editor & Web Editor This year, the Jasper Dancers have been joined by two new coaches — head coach Lizz Henrich and assistant coach Taylor Post. Head Coach Henrich and Assistant Coach Post are working in place of the previous Jasper Dancers’ coach, Katilyn Marquette, who left at the end of last year. The coaches have a long … Continue reading Jasper Dancers Welcome New Coach Lizz Henrich and Taylor Post

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MC Dance Team Welcomes First Male Jasper Dancer

by Kelly Kennedy & Niamh Delargy, Asst. Social Media Editor & Contributor Having wrapped up their 2021-2022 auditions, the new Jasper Dancers may look a little different than in years past as they welcome their first-ever male dancer. John O’Connor is a junior management major who has made history with his accomplishment of being able the first male Jasper Dancer. The Quad sat down with … Continue reading MC Dance Team Welcomes First Male Jasper Dancer

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Overcoming Obstacles: Jasper Dancers Place Fourth for D1 Jazz in 2021 NDA Virtual Nationals

by, Nicole Rodriguez, Production Editor The Jasper Dancers have once again broken Manhattan College Jasper Dancer history. Following their 2019 National Championship title in Division 1 Hip-Hop and the cancellation of the 2020 championship due to COVID-19, this year the Jasper Dancers received their highest score to date for Division 1 Jazz placing 4th in the nation in the 2021 NDA Virtual Nationals. After a … Continue reading Overcoming Obstacles: Jasper Dancers Place Fourth for D1 Jazz in 2021 NDA Virtual Nationals

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Japer Talk: Jasper Dancer Rookies Take on Their First Season

by, Kelly Kennedy, Assistant Production Editor The Quadrangle: What is your year and major, and where are you from? Skylar Rossi: “I’m a sophomore political science and communications major, and I’m from Washingtonville, New York.” Kat Connelly: “I’m a freshman, management and marketing major, I’m from Monmouth Country, New Jersey.” Katie Rachman: “I am a first-year Elementary/Special Education major from Los Angeles, California.” TQ: How … Continue reading Japer Talk: Jasper Dancer Rookies Take on Their First Season

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