Tag: college dance team

A collage of three photographs from the NDA College Nationals. Each image shows a large ensemble of college-age female dancers performing contemporary, jazz, or hip hop choreography.

Here Are the Winners of the 2026 NDA College Nationals

From April 8–11, swaths of college dance teams from around the country gathered in Daytona Beach, FL, for the National Dance Association’s 2026 College National Championships. This year, the NDA added a new division for teams associated with the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), and it continued its 2025 addition of the Grand Champions […]

Four rows of dancers do a pom routine on a large basketball court, wearing black leggings and tops with various college logos on the front.

TRIBE 99’s THE DANCE COMBINE Is Pushing College Dance Team Recruitment Forward

Over the past decade, collegiate dance has exploded in popularity with competitions like UDA and NDA Nationals breaking into mainstream pop culture and gaining attention on social media. College dance teams are becoming increasingly competitive, with steep technical requirements and a prerequisite of standout showmanship. Yet despite this growth, dance teams often lack resources when […]

Why Danceline Is Much More Than the Halftime Show

At historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), halftime is game time. Students and fans flock to the stadium to witness the soulful stylings of the showtime band and the fierce dancers who accompany them. Their movements are sharp, explosive, and perfectly synchronized as they bring the music to life for the people in the stands. […]