BRONX, N.Y. – The Fordham dance team competed for the first time in program history last weekend, claiming first place at Dance Team Union's New Jersey regional competition on Jan. 14 at Wayne Valley High School.

The Rams placed first in the College Hip Hop Division, earning a score of 89.77.

"We are so excited to have had the opportunity to compete at DTU, and it's even more exciting that we did so well at our first ever competition," said senior captain Rebecca Chretien. "We're feeling very proud."

By virtue of placing first at the regional competition, the Fordham dance team has earned a bid to DTU Nationals in Orlando next month.