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

Manhattan College Dance Team Places Third at NDA Nationals

The Manhattan College Dance Team places third at NDA Nationals. KALEA JADE KING/COURTESY By Leyla J Mercado, Staff Writer The Manhattan College Dance Team took to Daytona Beach, Florida yet again for the NDA National Championship.  With jazz and hip-hop pieces “Sweet Dreams” and “Lean Back,” the Division One team placed third for hip-hop, bringing home their first trophy in five years.  With constant preparation … Continue reading Manhattan College Dance Team Places Third at NDA Nationals

Manhattan College Dance and Cheer Teams Collaborate for Pre-Nationals Showcase

The Manhattan College Cheer Team takes on their first nationals.EMILY GIANNI / COURTESY By Mary Haley, asst. Features editor and social media editor The Manhattan College cheer team and the Jasper Dancers are heading down to Daytona Beach, Florida to compete in the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) and National Dance Alliance (NDA) Collegiate Nationals Competition. This makes the twelfth consecutive year that the Jasper Dancers … Continue reading Manhattan College Dance and Cheer Teams Collaborate for Pre-Nationals Showcase