The Swoopin' Ospreys UNF Dance

The Swoopin' Ospreys UNF Dance The Swoopin' Ospreys UNF Dance is an audition-based club/competitive dance team. We perform at UNF's sporting events (i.e.

Advanced dance skill and prior experience with different kinds of dance, including hip hop, jazz, and/or contemporary are required. basketball games) as well as school functions, such as Lip Sync, Zeta Round Up, Step and Stroll, and Party on the Plaza. In addition, we compete in regional NDA competitions. We also participate in UNF's Dance Marathon For The Kids. We strive to bring UNF into the community in hopes to engage with those around us.

August Summer Intensive☀️🔥 Our intensive will be your final opportunity to train with us before auditions - you won’t wa...
06/17/2026

August Summer Intensive☀️🔥

Our intensive will be your final opportunity to train with us before auditions - you won’t want to miss it! Link in bio to register 🐦💙🩶

July Clinic date drop! Another opportunity for you to come train with us this summer - link in bio to register. Pre-regi...
06/17/2026

July Clinic date drop! Another opportunity for you to come train with us this summer - link in bio to register. Pre-registration and pre-payment is required to reserve your spot!

Our collegiate choreographer line up for this clinic:
⭐️ Sideline led by: JT JTs Studio
⭐️ Jazz led by: Angel Angel
⭐️ Pom led by: Erica danceafulli

North Florida Ospreys - this one is for you! Are you an upcoming UNF freshman or a current student and you’re interested...
06/16/2026

North Florida Ospreys - this one is for you! Are you an upcoming UNF freshman or a current student and you’re interested in trying out for our team? We’re hosting a mock practice, exclusive to UNF students, for you to have the opportunity to see what it’s like to be a member of our flock! Link in bio to register 🐦💙🩶🤍

New month, new clinic! Link in our bio to register! Come train with us🐦💙🩶🤍•••Nessa Whittington grew up dancing in Jackso...
06/08/2026

New month, new clinic! Link in our bio to register! Come train with us🐦💙🩶🤍
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Nessa Whittington grew up dancing in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, and began teaching at 14 years old after assisting at her home studio, Polly B Dance Academy. Now with 12 years of teaching experience, she has developed a passion for choreography, mentorship, and training dancers of all ages. She earned her BFA in Dance with a minor in Business from Jacksonville University, graduating magna cm laude, and received the 2022 Excellence in Dance Choreography Award from the Linda Berry College of Fine Arts. She is currently the head coach of the Fletcher High School Dance Team and has taught throughout the Jacksonville area at studios and programs including Village Dance Center, First Coast Center for the Arts, NOVA Dance & Wellness Academy, Faithbridge Fine Arts Ministry, and Miss Felicia’s Dance. She also spent time teaching and choreographing in Atlanta and continues to set choreography for Roswell Dance Starz.

Payton Atkins is an accomplished dancer, choreographer, and competition judge from Ponte Vedra, Florida. She recently earned her Master of Business Administration from The University of West Florida and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida State University, where she was a four-year member and captain of the nationally ranked Golden Girls Dance Team. During her time at FSU, Atkins represented the United States as a member of Team USA in 2023, earning a gold medal at the ICU World Championships. She currently works as a dance instructor, traveling choreographer, and college core staff member with Universal Dance Association (UDA).

Our end of year celebration recap from our 2025-2026 season💙🩶🤍
05/27/2026

Our end of year celebration recap from our 2025-2026 season💙🩶🤍

Audition prep starts NOW!! Here are the required and suggested skills for our 2026-2027 season🐦💙
05/17/2026

Audition prep starts NOW!! Here are the required and suggested skills for our 2026-2027 season🐦💙

Our Officer Line for the 2026 - 2027 Season of The Swoopin’ Ospreys UNF Dance Team🐦🩵
05/09/2026

Our Officer Line for the 2026 - 2027 Season of The Swoopin’ Ospreys UNF Dance Team🐦🩵

MAY CLINIC!! 🌸We will be hosting a clinic for TWO age groups! Register with the link in our bio, can’t wait to see every...
05/09/2026

MAY CLINIC!! 🌸

We will be hosting a clinic for TWO age groups! Register with the link in our bio, can’t wait to see everyone there🐦💙

We’re so excited to announce our audition date for the 2026-2027 season! Mark your calendars, auditions will be held on ...
05/03/2026

We’re so excited to announce our audition date for the 2026-2027 season! Mark your calendars, auditions will be held on the weekend of August 22nd-23rd!

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Fill out our audition interest form with the link in our bio! This interest forms allows participants to be the first to know about clinics, information sessions, and the ability to ask us any questions you may have about our team!

SWOOP!! 🐦💙

Happy International Dance Day from our dance family to yours🤍
04/29/2026

Happy International Dance Day from our dance family to yours🤍

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32224-7699

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