VIU Dance Team

VIU Dance Team Vancouver Island University's Dance Team! Follow us on Instagram and TikTok We have since adapted to become a VIUSU Club team in the fall of 2023.

The Dance Team was first introduced as a VIU Athletics club in the fall of 2013. Since this change we have become more connected with our community through the clubs network and have also been able to focus on our competitions, shows, and fundraisers. The team is currently coached by Katelyn Kurtz and Jane Dean, alongside assistant coach Madeline Joseph.

Tryouts are next Friday!!! đź•şTryouts will take place in the VIU Gym on Friday September 18th at *6:30pm* but doors will o...
09/07/2026

Tryouts are next Friday!!! đź•ş

Tryouts will take place in the VIU Gym on Friday September 18th at *6:30pm* but doors will open at 6:15pm for you to check in and warm up. We will do a short warm up, some across the floor, and finish it off with a short contemporary combo! ✨

If you have any questions or are unable to attend tryouts in person please feel free to send us a message or email and we will get back to you as soon as an we can! 🫶

It’s time!! ✨The tryout form for the 2026/2027 Dance Team season is now live! Fill it out by scanning the QR code or by ...
08/24/2026

It’s time!! ✨

The tryout form for the 2026/2027 Dance Team season is now live! Fill it out by scanning the QR code or by clicking the link in our bio.

Tryouts will happen on September 18th at 7:30pm in the
VIU Gym (building 190). Doors will open at 7:15pm for you to check in and warm up! At tryouts we will do a brief warm up, some across the floor exercises, and end with a combo!

If you have any questions please feel free to email or dm us and we will get back to you as soon as we can🫶

Summer is flying by and it’s already time to start thinking about the 2026/2027 season! If you’re interested in joining ...
08/02/2026

Summer is flying by and it’s already time to start thinking about the 2026/2027 season! If you’re interested in joining our team, keep up to date with our social media and feel free to dm us with any questions you may have!

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04/02/2026

SHOWCASE is tomorrow!!! We are so excited to share this show with you. The show is at 7pm on Thursday April 2nd in the 🥰 Tickets are available through the link in our bio or at the door!

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Our final show of the season 🤍 Showcase features all of the routines we’ve performed throughout the year including some...
03/25/2026

Our final show of the season 🤍

Showcase features all of the routines we’ve performed throughout the year including some new ones created specifically for this show!

Come support the VIU Dance Team and celebrate a season we’re so proud of 🫶

đź—“ April 2nd
⏰ 7PM
đź“Ť VIU Malaspina Theatre

Tickets:
General $15 | Students $10

Tickets are available at the door or through the link in our bio!

We can’t wait to share this with you ✨

03/19/2026

IT’S SHOW DAY!!! Get your tickets for our Cabaret show tonight March 19th or tomorrow March 20th both at 7pm!! Tickets are available through the link in our bio or at the door! We can’t wait to share this show with you 🎉

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It’s show week✨ Do you have your tickets yet?Our annual Cabaret show is happening this week! Join us on March 19th and 2...
03/16/2026

It’s show week✨ Do you have your tickets yet?

Our annual Cabaret show is happening this week! Join us on March 19th and 20th at the at 7:00pm. Grab a friend for a fun night out and bring the energy! Tickets are $17 for students and $20 for general admission and can be found through the link in our bio or the QR code.

Join the team in the after the show on Friday the 20th for a cabaret themed after party! No cover charge and open to anyone!

This show is recommended for ages 17+

03/13/2026

Cabaret is coming up on March 19th and 20th. We can’t wait to share this year’s show with you! Tickets are available through the link in our bio or at the door 🪩

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Thank you for having us last week! We had so much fun and are proud to be recognized by our special awards and overalls...
03/05/2026

Thank you for having us last week! We had so much fun and are proud to be recognized by our special awards and overalls:

✨Writings On The Wall - Contemporary Line, choreographed by .j.dances and .s04_ received a Special Award, and placed 10th overall contemporary groups at the competition

✨Lux Aeterna - Ballet Group, choreographed by and .s04_ placed 10th overall ballet groups ages 13+ at the competition

✨Stompa - Jazz Group, choreographed by .j.dances received a Special Award and placed 3rd overall senior small groups

✨Fly - Tap Group, choreographed by .j.dances placed 3rd overall tap groups ages 13+ at the competition

✨Our House - Hiphop Group, choreographed by and .mullerr received a Special Award

✨Leaving The Table- Contemporary Solo, performed by .j.dances and choreographed by received a session award for “Most Entertaining”

✨On The Nature Of Daylight - Contemporary Solo, performed and choreographed by placed 8th overall senior soloists

Congrats to all performers, we had such a blast!đź’™

Our next drop in class is Heels with Britt! đź‘  Join us at the on Wednesday February 5th, from 7:30-8:30! The class is $...
03/02/2026

Our next drop in class is Heels with Britt! đź‘ 

Join us at the on Wednesday February 5th, from 7:30-8:30! The class is $10 and is open to everyone! Send us a DM or email to reserve your spot in the class. We can’t wait to dance with you! 🫶

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