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DANCE WINS NINTH AND TENTH NATIONAL TITLES IN PROGRAM HISTORY
DANCE WINS NINTH AND TENTH NATIONAL TITLES IN PROGRAM HISTORY

April 12, 2026

ORLANDO, Fla. – One of the most successful athletic programs in the history of Kansas City collegiate athletics, Avila Dance won its ninth and 10th national championships in program history this weekend at the 2026 College Classic, culminating on Sunday evening at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

AVILA ATHLETICS AND KENDRA SCOTT HOSTING GIVE-BACK EVENT ON FRIDAY
AVILA ATHLETICS AND KENDRA SCOTT HOSTING GIVE-BACK EVENT ON FRIDAY

April 01, 2026

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Another big day to support the women’s programs of Avila Athletics is just a few days away.

Avila Dance to Host 2026 Mini Glitters Clinic
Avila Dance to Host 2026 Mini Glitters Clinic

January 22, 2026

Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Avila University Pavilion

AVILA ATHLETICS DAY OF GIVING IS UNDERWAY
AVILA ATHLETICS DAY OF GIVING IS UNDERWAY

September 09, 2025

September 9 marks the 2025 Avila Athletics Day of Giving, helping to provide Eagle student athletes and athletic programs with the funding to cover expenses, travel, equipment and competition fees for the 2025 season.

AVILA NAMED CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER FIVE-STAR AWARD WINNER
AVILA NAMED CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER FIVE-STAR AWARD WINNER

July 29, 2025

Marks the third-straight year of Gold status for Avila Athletics

AVILA DANCE WINS FIFTH-STRAIGHT JAZZ NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, THIRD HIP HOP IN LAST FOUR YEARS
AVILA DANCE WINS FIFTH-STRAIGHT JAZZ NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP, THIRD HIP HOP IN LAST FOUR YEARS

April 14, 2025

ORLANDO, Fla. – Continuing their incredible run of success, the Avila Dance team wrapped up an outstanding weekend at The College Classic to capture their fourth-straight NAIA Jazz National Championship on Sunday. The competition was even more special for the Glitter Girls as the program also took home the NAIA Hip Hop National Championship for the third time in the last four years.

In Memoriam: Thomas F. Gordon
In Memoriam: Thomas F. Gordon

January 30, 2025

We are saddened to share the passing of former Avila University President, Thomas F. Gordon, J.D., L.L.M.

2025 Avila University Dance Team Audition Information
2025 Avila University Dance Team Audition Information

October 01, 2024

Interested in becoming part of the Avila dance program? Read on for information on how to audition!

2024 Mini Glitters Camp Sign-ups: February 10
2024 Mini Glitters Camp Sign-ups: February 10

January 19, 2024

Sign up to join the GGs for a camp at Mabee Fieldhouse this February!