Delta Chi Xi
ΔΧΞ
FoundedApril 20, 2010; 13 years ago (2010-04-20)
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
TypeProfessional
AffiliationPFA
EmphasisDance
ScopeNational (US)
MottoLive, Love, Dance
Colors  royal purple
  teal
SymbolSun and Spiral
PhilanthropyDance Education
Chapters7
NicknamesDCX, Chi Xis
Headquarters3218 Hiddenwood Lane
Burlington, North Carolina 27215
United States
WebsiteOfficial website

Delta Chi Xi Honorary Dance Fraternity, Inc. (ΔΧΞ), more commonly referred to as Delta Chi Xi, is a co-ed American honorary professional fraternity. Its purpose is to acknowledge academic excellence, serve the community, and share the art of dance among fellow students.[1] It is member of the Professional Fraternity Association.

History

Delta Chi Xi Honorary Dance Fraternity, Inc. was founded at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) on April 20, 2010.[2] The organization was established as an honorary dance society by Kara J. Wade, Jennifer R. Cheek, and Kristina M. Rogers who worked under the guidance of UNCG Dance Department Faculty member Robin Gee.[2]

The fourteen original charter members were:[2]

Soon thereafter, it transformed from an honors society into an honors fraternity.[2] Later, it became a coeducational professional fraternity.[2] Delta Chi Xi was incorporated by the State of North Carolina on October 20, 2011.

Delta Chi Xi expanded to eight collegiate chapters, seven of which are active as of 2024.[2] Its also has one alumni chapter.[2] On November 12, 2013, Delta Chi Xi was accepted into the Professional Fraternity Association, making it the first and only fraternity for collegiate dance students in the association.

Symbols

Delta Chi Xi's colors are royal purple and teal. Purple is symbolic of royalty, power, nobility, and ambition; it is also associated with wisdom and creativity. Teal represents sophistication, uniqueness, guidance, and leadership.

The official symbol of Delta Chi Xi is a combined sun and spiral to represent the unity and connection between dance, service, and academics. The sun is depicted by a silhouette of a dancer in a 'C jump' pose with fourteen spirals as sun rays to represent the fourteen original charter members.

Activities

Delta Chi Xi hosts a national conference, DanCe fluX, every year at the University of Maryland.[3][4] The conference includes master classes taught by guest artists, activities for fellowship among members of different chapters, and a dance concert.[5]

Chapters

Collegiate

The following is a list of the collegiate chapters of Delta Chi Xi.[2] Active chapters are noted in bold. Inactive chapters are noted in italics.

Chapter Charter date Institution Location Status References
Alpha April 20, 2010 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, North Carolina Active [6]
Beta November 13, 2011 Morehead State University Morehead, Kentucky Active [7]
Gamma May 8, 2012 University of Maryland College Park, Maryland Active [8]
Delta November 4, 2012 Coppin State University Baltimore, Maryland Active [9][10]
Epsilon November 24, 2013 Elon University Elon, North Carolina Active [11]
Zeta November 7, 2015 – 201x ? Morgan State University Baltimore, Maryland Inactive [12]
Eta December 9, 2018 Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, Kentucky Active [13]
Theta May 5, 2019 University of Tampa Tampa, Florida Active

Alumni

Chapter Charter date Status References
North Carolina April 22, 2012 Active [2]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Our Mission & Purpose". Delta Chi Xi. Retrieved 1 March 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Founding Purpose". Delta Chi Xi Dance Fraternity. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  3. ^ "Delta Chi Xi Honorary Dance Fraternity Conference - UMD School of Theatre Dance and Performance Studies".
  4. ^ "Delta Chi Xi Honorary Dance Fraternity Conference - The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center".
  5. ^ "DCX Dance Fraternity".
  6. ^ "Dance | Majors | UNCG Admissions". Uncg.edu. Retrieved 2014-03-31.
  7. ^ "Student Organizations at Morehead State University" (PDF). Moreheadstate.edu. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-03-31.
  8. ^ "MRP-DEMTC_AGR_2014.02-20140331111519". umd.edu. Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-03-31.
  9. ^ "DCX Dance Fraternity".
  10. ^ "Events Listings: FREE Line Dance Class". Archived from the original on 2014-04-07. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  11. ^ "Elon Student Organizations: Spring 2014". Archived from the original on 2014-07-03. Retrieved 2014-04-13.
  12. ^ "Delta Chi Xi Community Presentation". Archived from the original on 2016-01-22. Retrieved 2015-12-28.
  13. ^ "Delta Chi Xi Facebook page". Facebook.
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