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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

Cameron Janson sweeps one leg bag into arabesque while shifting his weight back on his supporting leg on relevé. He lifts one arm up and one back in a dramatic arabesque line, and he looks down to the floor. He dances on a stage in front of a large room of dancers at a convention.

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Catching Up With Comp Star Cameron Janson

Kyra Laubacher

A female instructor leading a group of students across the floor. She holds her arms in 1st position with her right leg crossed in front.

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How to Avoid Cultural Appropriation in Competition Routines

Amanda Sherwin for Dance Magazine