Welcome to United Dance Team *Dance is art, United is the canvas*
Meet The Founder
Founder
Coach Shay was born in Texas but raised in Phoenix Arizona. She moved to Buckeye Arizona in 2006. She has always had a passion for dance in all forms. She started a group in 2008 called Women of Power and the blossomed into U.D.T. In 2018 U.D.T. was officially born, becoming a charitable organization. Shay's passion for dance and love for the youth has been a blessing to the community in many ways. She coined the phrase, Dance is art, United is the canvas. with the help of her daughter keylayah they both started the dance team up and running june 13th of 2018. with the love and support from her Husband Jeremy family and friends . the team has grown in a major way from the day she started with adding a pom cheer performance team and now an official competition cheer team taken place right in Buckeye arizona .her commitment to her team is never to big.
U.D.T. Awards
Veterans day parade 2019 Award
This award was given because the team absolutely shined during the Buckeye Veterans Day Parade.
Buckeye Days parade
We were so excited to receive the Mayor's choice plaque in 2020! U.D.T. rocked it as always.
Buckeye Days 2022
Best school entry won by U.D.T. This shows the commitment that the team has and how we come out and do our absolute best in every performance.
Meet Our Coaches
Amanda De Los Santos
Amanda De Los Santos
Amanda De Los Santos
Born and raised in Arizona, self taught dancer and choreographer. Amanda has been dancing for 13 years and teaching for 9 years. She specializes in hip hop and popping. She loves teaching and spreading her passion to others. If someone would to ask her how do you see the dance Industry she would say “Dancing is like a seed with the prop
Born and raised in Arizona, self taught dancer and choreographer. Amanda has been dancing for 13 years and teaching for 9 years. She specializes in hip hop and popping. She loves teaching and spreading her passion to others. If someone would to ask her how do you see the dance Industry she would say “Dancing is like a seed with the proper nourishment you get to see it blossom into something amazing”
![[Ariel Whitcraft] - Cheerleading Coach
With over 12 years of experience in the cheerleading world,](http://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/static/transparent_placeholder.png/:/rs=w:365,h:486,cg:true,m,i:true/qt=q:1/ll=n:true)
Ariel Whitcraft
Amanda De Los Santos
Amanda De Los Santos
Ariel Whitcraft - Cheerleading Coach
With over 15 years of experience in the cheerleading world, Ariel is dedicated to inspiring and developing young athletes. A former competitive cheerleader and with over 18 different Certifications As well as first aid certified Ariel brings a wealth of knowledge in stunting, choreography, and team dyn
Ariel Whitcraft - Cheerleading Coach
With over 15 years of experience in the cheerleading world, Ariel is dedicated to inspiring and developing young athletes. A former competitive cheerleader and with over 18 different Certifications As well as first aid certified Ariel brings a wealth of knowledge in stunting, choreography, and team dynamics. Passionate about fostering teamwork and confidence, Ariel believes in creating a positive and inclusive environment where every cheerleader can thrive. When not at practice she enjoys working on her photography and shirt business and spends time with family.
and is excited to lead our team to new heights this season!
About United Dance Team
Our Mission
Our Programs
Our Programs
At United Dance Team, our mission is to provide a safe and fun environment to our community youth. and to support all our youth dreams of dancing .
Our Programs
Our Programs
Our Programs
We offer a variety of programs and services to support each dancers needs jazz, hip hop, ballet, cheer , pom and more
Our Impact
what you should know!
what you should know!
Over the past few years we have given back to our community such as earth day clean up, back to school drives, christmas drive, and also supporting local buckeye small business
what you should know!
what you should know!
what you should know!
here at udt we offer a family not just a team , a team of love and loyalty. we do believe that empowerment is key. uplifting each other at all cause . and no one dancer is left alone we always stick together.
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