{"id":43746,"date":"2021-06-25T16:44:05","date_gmt":"2021-06-25T16:44:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nc\/?page_id=43746"},"modified":"2026-10-27T13:42:38","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T13:42:38","slug":"dance-nationals","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nc\/dance-nationals\/","title":{"rendered":"NC Dance Grand Nationals"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: center center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='wrap-banner-three-fourths vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex vc_row-no-padding    ' id='element_id' ><div class='banner-three-fourths wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-9 vc_col-has-fill b-lazy '    data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/NC-Dance-Hero.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1><strong>Nation&#8217;s Choice Dance <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>Grand Nationals <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h1><strong>&amp; Cheer Showdown<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>November 13-15, 2026<\/p>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&#038;eventId=7217&#038;utm_campaign=ly26-comp-competition-kickoff&#038;utm_medium=internal-site&#038;utm_source=brand-site&#038;business_unit=vas&#038;campaign_type=promotional' rel='' target='_blank' title='Register Now'>Register Now<\/i><\/a><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/events.leapevents.com\/tickets\/nations-choice---grand-nationalsnvpydrn7rjfphtopyaytbyjti' rel='' target='_blank' title='Buy Tickets'>Buy Tickets<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-btn-banner mobile tablet'><a class='btn-banner' href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CompetitionSearch?brand=ATC&#038;teamType=All%20Star&#038;utm_campaign=nyrevents-18-19&#038;utm_medium=vas&#038;utm_source=varsitydotcom' rel=''  target='_blank' title='Events'>Events <i class='fa fa-angle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='banner-cta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-3'><div class='vc_column-inner'><a  href='https:\/\/events.myvarsity.com\/events\/search?eventType=competitions&#038;eventId=7217&#038;utm_campaign=ly26-comp-competition-kickoff&#038;utm_medium=internal-site&#038;utm_source=brand-site&#038;business_unit=vas&#038;campaign_type=promotional' title='Search & Register for Competition' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NC-Dance-Hero-2-330x220.jpg)''><span>Search & Register for Competition<\/span><\/a>    <a data-modal='contact' data-contact-topic='competitions' href='#' title='Contact My All Star Advisor' target='_self' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/NC-Dance-Hero-330x220.jpg)''><span>Contact My All Star Advisor<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_section el_class=&#8221;wrap-section wrap-square-promo&#8221;][vc_row equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221;][vc_column el_class=&#8221;wrap-text-combo&#8221;]<div class='wrap-image-text-content vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"1000\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"Lake Country Dance Studio Jetsetters Senior Premier Pom Small\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lake-Country-Dance-Studio-Jetsetters_Senior-Premier-Pom-Small-1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lake-Country-Dance-Studio-Jetsetters_Senior-Premier-Pom-Small-500x360.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lake-Country-Dance-Studio-Jetsetters_Senior-Premier-Pom-Small-1000x720.jpg\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h4><strong>About Nation&#8217;s Choice<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Nation&#8217;s Choice features a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. \u00a0You can expect an event that runs on-time, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff that promotes fairness and sportsmanship to all teams. At Nation\u2019s Choice you have the freedom to create your own competition experience.<\/p>\n<p><em>Your Team Awards\u2026 Your Choice! \u00a0\u00a0<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Your Athlete Gifts\u2026 Your Choice!<br \/>\nYour Athlete Awards\u2026 Your Choice! \u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_id=&#8221;events&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Championship Information<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6af1c2551ebce1_78980163' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>General Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><strong>Nation&#8217;s Choice &#8211; Dance Grand Championship &amp; Cheer Showdown<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alliant Energy Center<br \/>\n1919 Alliant Energy Center Way<br \/>\nMadison, WI 53713<\/p>\n<p><strong>Performance Days:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday &#8211; Solos\/Duos\/Trios<\/li>\n<li>Saturday &#8211; All Star Dance Teams<\/li>\n<li>Sunday &#8211; All Star Cheer Teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Event Contacts<\/strong>: Our team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Registration Specialist: Leah Kotarski &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:LKotarski@varsity.com\">LKotarski@varsity.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Event Coordinator: Chloe Smith &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:chloe.smith@varsity.com\">chloe.smith@varsity.com<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Advisor:\u00a0Leah Cunigan \u2013 <a role=\"link\" href=\"mailto:Lcunigan@varsity.com\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">Lcunigan@varsity.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6af1c2551ec1d5_09282160' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Schedules<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Nations-Choice-Dance-Grand-Cheer-Showdown-BLOCK-SCHEDULE-2.pdf\">Block Schedule<\/a> &#8211; updated 10-21-26<\/li>\n<li>Final Performance Order &#8211; Coming Soon!<\/li>\n<li>Awards Schedule &#8211; Coming Soon!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6af1c2551ec516_19615428' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Bid Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 &#091;&#093;\"><strong>2026-2027 Bid Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 3 &#091;&#093;\"><a role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\"><strong>The Summit Championships<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">The Dance Summit Bid Distribution: <strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/27-DanceSummit-Bid-List\">HERE!\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">The Dance Summit Bid Declaration:<strong> <a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-DanceSummit-Bid-Dec\">HERE!\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">View the 2026-2027 Summit Championships Bid Guide <strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-SummitChamps-BidGuide\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">HERE<\/a>!<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/thedanceworlds.net\/\">The Dance Worlds<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">5 Partial Paid Bids<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">10 At-Large Bids<\/li>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">View the 2026-2027 Worlds Bid Declaration <strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/26-27-VAS-Dance-WorldsBidDec\">HERE<\/a><\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/all-star\/competitions\/end-of-season-events\/us-finals\/\">The U.S. Finals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"ProsemirrorEditor-listItem\" data-list-indent=\"1\" data-list-type=\"bulleted\">Golden Tickets<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6af1c2551eca63_41730631' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Spectator Information<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Admissions:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">We will not sell physical tickets at the door or take cash<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\"> for admittance at any Varsity All Star competitions.<\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202fSpectators purchasing tickets will need a valid email address and a credit card number. They will receive a digital ticket that can be scanned upon entry.<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital tickets can be purchased <a href=\"https:\/\/events.leapevents.com\/tickets\/nations-choice---grand-nationalsnvpydrn7rjfphtopyaytbyjti\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>! \u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Admission pickup will be located at Ticket Window C\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Parking:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\">The Alliant Energy Center has over 5,800 paved and lit parking spots onsite for your convenience. Advance purchased parking is available <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alliantenergycenter.com\/directions-accommodations\/parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HERE<\/a>. The Alliant Energy Center no longer accepts cash for parking fees.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Venue Information:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Please note the facility has restriction on the following:\u202f<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">No outside food or drink is allowed though concessions may be purchased inside the venue.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\"><span dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">For the safety of participants and spectators, items such as weapons, firearms, pepper spray, air horns, and laser pointers are not permitted. The full list is available on our\u00a0<\/span><a title=\"https:\/\/s2.bl-1.com\/h\/i\/dyQQKRSH\/PR42940?url=https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/education\/safety\/\" role=\"link\" href=\"https:\/\/s2.bl-1.com\/h\/i\/dyQQKRSH\/PR42940?url=https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/education\/safety\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\" data-completed-placeholder=\"1\">Safety page.\u00a0<\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to the event and throughout the warm-up process.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f\u202fCoaches, it may be helpful to bring an extra bag or tote with you into warm-ups to collect your team\u2019s water bottles before they take the performance floor.<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Priority Viewing will be available for spectators.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Doors will open for spectators:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li>Friday at 2:30 PM<\/li>\n<li>Saturday at 8 AM<\/li>\n<li>Sunday at 8 AM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Concessions &amp; Vendors:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Concessions will be available throughout the venue<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Varsity Shop will be selling event merchandise <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the back of Hall D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0throughout the weekend.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hoppenly will be selling merchandise <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in the back of Hall D<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0throughout the weekend.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"11\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RT Productions will be providing action photography throughout the weekend. To view these photos, please visit <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">www.rtevent.com<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> .\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Awards:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Award Ceremonies will take place <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">in Hall D <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">throughout the weekend. Please check the final schedule for exact division\/session times.\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All athletes receive an athlete gift.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"15\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">All athletes receive a competition medallion.\u202f<\/span> \u202f<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Photography\/Media Policy:\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Varsity will allow recording on personal devices. No commercial recording (audio or visual) or commercial live streaming is allowed in the competition venue or other event related venues (including but not limited to, hotels and restaurants) or on the grounds of any such venues (collectively, \u2018Event Locations\u2019).\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"20\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Interested in photographing at a Varsity Spirit event? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/championship-photos\/photography\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click HERE!<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Social Media:<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Please share your journey to this event and pictures captured at the event with us on social media!\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"22\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Instagram: @VarsityAllStar &amp; @VarsityAllStar_Dance<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Watch Live<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"24\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:&#091;8226&#093;,&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Join Varsity TV <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">and tune in to watch live streaming coverage of every performance! Visit the event hub for exclusive event coverage including on-demand routine videos, interviews, highlights, results, and more! <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Click here for more information.<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:1080,&quot;335559731&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6af1c2551eda96_09556874' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Housing Rewards<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span data-contrast=\"none\">If you have questions about Stay Smart please e-mail 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data-accordion-id='_accordion_content6af1c2551f55c7_99574403' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>Previous Results<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><ul>\n<li>2025 Nation&#8217;s Choice Dance Grand Championship Results: <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/14478967\/results\">View<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2024 Nation&#8217;s Choice Dance Grand Championship Results: <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/12789223\/results\">View<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2023 Nation&#8217;s Choice Dance Grand Nationals Results: <a href=\"https:\/\/tv.varsity.com\/events\/11266946\/results\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">View<\/a><br \/>\n<i class=\"fa 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