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Dynamic Dance Team Analysis
Seven undergraduate students at the University of Maryland searched for an on campus dance company that would allow them to express their unique creative voices. At the time, no current dance team met their diverse cultural and creative needs. As a result, Dynamic dance team was formed.
The founding principles of Dynamic state that no gender, religion, race, ethnicity, or amount of dance experience can stop a person from joining. The name of the team fits its mission. Dynamic is an acronym that stands for Determined Young New Artists Maintaining an Incredible Craft.
Dynamic has become a competitive performance team. However, the team remains rooted in its founding traditions and gives back to the community. During the summer, Dynamic offers


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