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 […]
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 […]
Studio dancers hoping to join a college dance team have a lot to prepare for: The skills required include advanced acrobatics and technical feats. If you’re looking to earn a spot on the roster of your dream team, you’ll definitely want to get a head start on tackling these difficult moves. “Each year, the Universal […]
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. […]