There are more ways than ever to take the floor this season - including virtually! NDA Virtual Competitions give your team the opportunity to receive valuable feedback from knowledgeable judges while performing from the comfort of your own practice facility, gym or studio.
Stay tuned for upcoming NDA Virtual Competition opportunities!
Virtual competitions are a great way to kick off your season! Your team can perform from the comfort of your practice facility, gym or studio while receiving valuable feedback from knowledgeable NDA judges.
Stay tuned for upcoming NDA Virtual Competitions!
CLICK HERE for the 2026-2027 Event Information Guide.
All teams attending the 2027 NDA High School National Championship must receive 1) Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing AND 2) NDA Nationals bid to be eligible to attend.
1) CAMP QUALIFICATION (Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing & Nationals Bid)
75% of the team competing at NDA Nationals must complete Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing. The best way to get credentialed is at a Varsity Spirit Summer Camp.
Teams will continue to complete NFHS Squad Credentialing and have a chance to earn an NDA Nationals bid by participating in the Home Routine and/or Team Dance Evaluation (taught at camp) at a 2026 NDA Summer Camp. Click here to start your journey to nationals at an NDA Camp or contact your State Director to set up a Home Camp.
NOTE: Only 2+ day NDA Camps offer both Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing and award bids to qualify for NDA Nationals.
Attending an NDA Summer Camp allows you to receive special benefits at the NDA National Championship! These include:
GOLD TIER NDA Overnight & PYP Camp Customers
SILVER TIER NDA Home & Day Camp Customers (2+ day)
BRONZE TIER NDA Regional Championship (Virtual or In-Person)
** For all program types — Elementary, Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Varsity — the team must receive both the bid and the credentialing for the specific level in which they wish to compete. A team may only enter a division if they have completed all required steps.
For example, ABC High School attends camp and wishes to compete in both the JV and VA categories at nationals. JV and VA are considered two separate teams, and both must be credentialed and receive a bid to nationals. Coaches will need to register for camp with each respective team.
2) SQUAD CREDENTIALING PROGRAM (Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing ONLY)
3) REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS OR CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIPS (Nationals Bid ONLY)
Teams may qualify for the 2027 NDA National Championship at an NDA Championship by January 25 2027, by placing in the top three in their division or scoring a 70 or above. Note: No prior qualification is required to compete in NDA Regional Championships. Click here to learn more about NDA Competitions!
Teams that wish to receive a bid at an NDA Regional/Championship must also complete the Varsity Spirit/NFHS Credentialing program.
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