About the Team
As the official dance team of The Catholic University of America, CUDT serves as a vital part of the CUA community. The team promotes the Cardinal Spirit at many events including home football, men's and women’s home basketball games. The team also serves as ambassadors of the university by performing and participating at other local community and campus events. In 2023, CUDT was crowned National Champions for Division III Team Performance at the Dance Team Union College Classic. They continue to rank in the Top 5 at Nationals.
If you are interested in joining the Dance Team or questions, please email us at cuadanceteam@gmail.com. Go Cards!
Nationals 2023!
The Catholic University Dance Team won the 1st place National Champion title at the Dance Team Union College Classic in the Division III Team Performance Category!
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Executive Board 2025-2026
President/Captain: Emily Baddour
Co-Captains: Brianna Favretto and Treana Seegobin
Treasurer: Melaina Falter
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Coaches
Chrissy Salvador, Head Coach
Coach Chrissy has worked behind the scenes with CUDT since 2018. In 2022, she joined the coaching staff and was named head coach in 2024. She is also the Director of Spirit Teams and head coach of the dance team at Bishop O’Connell High School. She is a graduate of Virginia Tech and is the Director of Events for a trade association.
Lizzie Forsyth ’23, Assistant Coach
Coach Lizzie joins us for her 2nd year as Assistant Coach. She was a 4-year member of CUDT and was captain of the 2022-2023 National Championship team. She has danced for over 18 years. She is a 2023 graduate of CUA and works at INOVA Fairfax Medical Campus as a registered nurse.
If you are interested in joining the Dance Team or questions, please email us at cuadanceteam@gmail.com. -
Recruits
Anyone interested in more information or trying out for the Dance Team, should fill out our Dance Team Interest Form. Auditions are held in the Spring for the following academic year. For questions, contact the Dance Team at cuadanceteam@gmail.com.
