Competitive dance team performing jazz, lyrical, pom, and hip hop at athletic events, regional and national competitions, and community events.
Also known as Crimson Dance Team
- Joining
- AuditionNo experience needed
- Meets
- Practices three times a week
About
Established in 1995, the Harvard Crimson Dance Team is Harvard’s premier competitive dance group. HCDT plays an active role in raising school spirit and representing Crimson pride throughout the school year. You can find the team dancing on the sidelines and performing during media timeouts at many athletic events, including Harvard Football and Harvard Men’s and Women’s Basketball games.
How to join
- Audition — You perform for the group, often with a callback round.
Details
- Status
- Recognized
What they do
- Practices three times a week
- Competes at UDA Nationals in January and regionals in February
- Dances at all home football and basketball games
- Community volunteering, including the Y2Y Homeless Shelter and teaching local Girl Scouts troops
- Performing on sidelines and during media timeouts at Harvard Football and Basketball games
- Competing at UDA Nationals in pom and jazz
- Competing at regionals
- Community service and volunteering
Mission, in their words
Values the personal and performative growth of dancers within a close-knit community.
More links
- Harvard club sports listHarvard directory
Sources
- FAQ | Harvard Crimson Dance TeamClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Home | Harvard Crimson Dance TeamClub website · seen Oct 29, 2026
- Instagram: @harvardcdtClub's social account · seen Oct 5, 2026
- Wikipedia: List of Harvard College undergraduate organizationsOther website · seen Oct 1, 2026
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