This Sunday, Sept. 28, NOVAdance announced its theme for the day-of: Camp NOVAdance, “Where Positivity Fuels the Fire.”

NOVAdance had originally planned an in-person reveal for Thursday, Sept. 25 at the fire pits on Main Campus. Due to inclement weather, the event was cancelled.

Now, the NOVAdance video and theme are available through its Instagram for everyone to see. Students have already taken to liking the post and writing several comments in support of the newest theme.

The theme reveal marks a change on campus, where the mission of raising awareness for pediatric cancer takes a front seat in the Villanova community. Students anticipated gathering at the Grove to enjoy smores and watch the theme reveal. When this was cancelled, many attended the B+ Brunch. 

The theme was first revealed at the annual B+ Brunch. The NOVAdance Special Events Team works to host a brunch each year, and ticket proceeds go towards the Andrew McDonough B+ Foundation.

The B+ Brunch consisted of several speeches from NOVAdance Committee members and then food for attending students and families. This year’s inclusion of the theme reveal was an added bonus.

The theme for NOVAdance 2026 is grounded in community, and how the University can come together to meet the ultimate goal of helping children who are battling pediatric cancer and their families.

The video showcased the Awareness Team sharing the new theme as they adventured around campgrounds. In the post, the team members highlighted the sentiments of the value of community, finding joy and uplifting one another.

“When we find ourselves searching for connection, it is important to find the places where our sparks shine brightest,” Awareness Team Chair Sydney Rinaldi said.

Last week was Awareness Week, and the University participated in several events reminding students why they NOVAdance and spreading the B+ mission. From distributing golden ribbons, decorating the campus with participants’ “whys” to the first-ever collaboration between NOVAdance and the football team, the campus has been gearing up for NOVAdance 2026 already.

This week brought the community together through this series of NOVAdance events and activities, highlighting the importance of Villanovan’s coming together.

  “Moments that remind us how simple it can be to find joy in each other’s company,” Awareness Team Member Audrey Kim said in the theme reveal. “Where the community feels like home…”

This marks an important year for NOVAdance as it aims to beat its fundraising from last year, and hopes to raise more than $800,000 over the course of the year, culminating in the 12-hour-long dance marathon in the spring.

This year, the day-of will be at Cabrini’s campus for the first time ever. This venue will ensure more space for participants.

As events continue and the committee gets closer each day to the day-of, students are encouraged to stay on the look-out for upcoming fundraisers and activities.