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Joziah German and Sidney Chuckas performing onstage. They lunge forward with German holding onto Chuckas' arm. The two dancers wear black pants and white or black tanks.

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How Social Media Gave Rise to the Convention-Circuit Celebrity

Hana Le for Dance Magazine

Kira Chan struts down a runway at a dance convention, holding a microphone in one hand. She wears combat boots, black shorts with a belt, and a gray sweatshirt under a leather jacket.

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Catching Up With Competition Champ (and Budding Pro) Kira Chan

Melissa Garlock

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Starbound’s Tips for Competing, Its New Studio Award, and More

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A collage of six photos showing various college dance teams at the 2026 UDA Nationals. Most images show the dancers competing in pom, jazz, or hip hop, but one shows the team posing with a trophy.

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Here Are the Winners of the 2026 UDA National Championships

Hana Le and Catie Robinson

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From Comp Star to College Dance Team: Rayna Reid Is Headed to Her First UDA Nationals

Hana Le

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Meet Quinton Peron, the Choreographer Behind Your Favorite UDA Routines

Catie Robinson

Against a white backdrop and in a spotlight, a Black dancer in blue pants, white shoes, and a long sleeve white crop top with long dark braids lunges. The photo is from the side, with her straight leg closest to the camera. Her arms are folded and one hand rests on her chin.

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Catching Up With Hip-Hop Phenom Anaya Jones

Catie Robinson

A female instructor leading on stage. She dances in front of bright lights with assistants behind her.

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3 Pros on How Teaching at Conventions Has Shaped Their Careers

Julia Mary Register for Dance Magazine