In the Fall of 1996, a small group of students had the vision to educate the Penn community about Caribbean and Latino culture through dance. Together they founded Onda Latina, which means "Latin Wave," Penn's first and only dance group of its kind.
Onda Latina has become an immensely popular name on this campus and in the Philadelphia community performing to sold-out crowds every semester. Over the years, the Onda Latina family has grown to over 45 members, bringing together many ethnic backgrounds, unique talents, and fresh ideas. Our passion for dance, however, goes far beyond Penn's campus. We accept auditionees from all Phildelphia area universities, we guest perform for various campus organizations and events, and we also spread our special flavor throughout the community and at other colleges and universities. Our goal is to continue our tradition as promoters of education, entertainment, and the true experience of dance: fun.