Alima International Dance Association is a non-competitive dance group at the University of Connecticut. Our goal is to teach our members and the surrounding UConn community about cultural differences through the art of dance and music. Our dances tell stories of people from all around the world. We also showcase hip-hop, lyrical and modern routines choreographed by our dancers. Alima celebrates diversity and and welcomes dancers of all abilities and backgrounds with no auditions or experience requirements. "Alima" is a word of Arabic origin that means "those who are skilled at music and dance". The colors of Alima are red and black to represent strength and power.   
We have two mandatory practices on Sundays from 5:00 - 7pm in Hawley Armory and on Tuesdays from 6:30 - 8:30pm in Student Union 304A where members must wear red or black (or both). Alima also has two annual shows, our annual fall showcase hosted at UConn and the Rhythm of the Soul showcase in the spring hosted at the University of Rhode Island. In addition to these two shows we also do guest performances at other events throughout the year and occasionally host a spring showcase. Visit our calendar page for more information on dates and times. If you have any questions about becoming a member of Alima or have any performance inquiries please send us a message!

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Fall Showcase 2019 (UCTV)
Alima Celebrates 10 Years (WHUS)
International Night 2019 (Daily Campus)
Spring Showcase 2019 (UCTV)
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Spring Showcase 2018 (UCTV)
Spring Showcase 2018 (UCTV)
World Fest 2018 (UCTV)
Tap Club Showcase 2018 (UCTV)
UConn's Got Talent 2018 (Nutmeg Publishing)
​Celebrating Cultures on Campus (UConn Today)
Sakura Matsuri Festival 2017 (Daily Campus)​
World Fest 2017 (Daily Campus)​​​
2017 Showcase (UCTV)
2017 Showcase (UCTV)
2017 Showcase (Daily Campus
2016 Showcase (Daily Campus)
2016 Showcase (WHUS)
International Night 2016 (Daily Campus)