{"id":338,"date":"2018-09-19T20:35:49","date_gmt":"2018-09-19T20:35:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uca\/?page_id=338"},"modified":"2025-01-10T19:29:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-10T19:29:24","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About NDA"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<div class='overlay-hero-small wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex  vc_row-no-padding b-lazy  ' id='' data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/small-hero.png' ><div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8 vc_col-has-fill'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper-title'><h1>About NDA<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<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=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AboutNDA2_1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AboutNDA2_1000x720-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AboutNDA2_1000x720-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AboutNDA2_1000x720-500x360.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AboutNDA2_1000x720-280x202.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AboutNDA2_1000x720-125x90.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AboutNDA2_1000x720-100x72.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/AboutNDA2_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>About the National Dance Alliance<\/h4>\n<p>Since 1976, NDA has built upon foundations of spirit, tradition and excellence. NDA continues to prove\u00a0<em>The Work Is Worth It<\/em>\u00a0through empowering young athletes across the country. By working alongside coaches and dance teams nationwide at camps and competitions, NDA strives to build not only strong athletes but great individuals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='vc_featured-video vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid  vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_rtl-columns-reverse vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_video_widget vc_clearfix vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-left'>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                        <div class='wpb_video_wrapper'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"A look inside NDA Summer Camp\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/293429663?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write\"><\/iframe>                        <\/div>                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-4'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_text_column '>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper  text-white'>\t\t\t        \t<h4>NDA Summer Camp<\/h4><p>Learn more than just skills at summer camp, learn how to grow as an individual and as a team.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-promo-banner ' id=''><div class='promo-banner'><a href='https:\/\/www.myvarsity.com\/CampSearch?teamType=HS&#038;brand=NDA&#038;MC_Job_ID__c=1300000&#038;utm_source=website&#038;utm_medium=brandsite&#038;utm_campaign=nda-nyrcamp-25' style='max-width:px; max-height:px' title='REGISTER HERE' target='_self ' rel=''><img width=\"920\" height=\"110\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VS-0012-2501-Web_Camp_Registration-Ad-920x110-6.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VS-0012-2501-Web_Camp_Registration-Ad-920x110-6-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VS-0012-2501-Web_Camp_Registration-Ad-920x110-6-768x92.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VS-0012-2501-Web_Camp_Registration-Ad-920x110-6-280x33.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VS-0012-2501-Web_Camp_Registration-Ad-920x110-6-220x26.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VS-0012-2501-Web_Camp_Registration-Ad-920x110-6-100x12.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/VS-0012-2501-Web_Camp_Registration-Ad-920x110-6.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-text-image-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=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ndastaff.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ndastaff-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ndastaff-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ndastaff-500x360.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ndastaff-280x202.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ndastaff-125x90.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ndastaff-100x72.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/ndastaff.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>About Our Staff<\/h4>\n<p>Our Instructors are hand-selected from leading universities across the country, verified through extensive training, and passionate about what they do. They\u2019re not only talented dancers, they\u2019re great role models. At camp, NDA Instructors work alongside dance teams every step of the way to provide individual and team growth opportunities. Our staff inspire dancers to become leaders, enhance school spirit and pursue greatness.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hide-sm margin-0\"><a class=\"btn btn-full\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/about\/staff\/\">learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"hide-md-lg\"><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-ruby\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/about\/staff\/\">Learn More <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><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=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Philanthropy4_1000x720.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Philanthropy4_1000x720-300x216.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Philanthropy4_1000x720-768x553.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Philanthropy4_1000x720-500x360.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Philanthropy4_1000x720-280x202.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Philanthropy4_1000x720-125x90.jpg 125w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Philanthropy4_1000x720-100x72.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Philanthropy4_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>Philanthropy<\/h4>\n<p>NDA believes in encouraging dancers to be leaders on and off the field by getting involved and giving back to their communities. Learn more about our philanthropy partners.<\/p>\n<p class=\"hide-sm margin-0\"><a class=\"btn btn-full\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/philanthropy\/\">learn more<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"hide-md-lg\"><a class=\"cta-link cta-link-ruby\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/about\/philanthropy\/\">Learn More <i class=\"fa fa-chevron-circle-right\"><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-testimonial-slide  slick-slider b-lazy ' id=''  data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/overnightcampas_header_1440x550.jpg'><div class='wrap-testimonial-title'><h4 class='text-white text-center text-uppercase'>Testimonials About NDA<\/h4><\/div><div class='testimonial-slider'><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-testimonial ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide'><blockquote> \"'I have taught dance for 53 years and have experienced the changes in kids through the years, and I have had to change with them in order to teach them. NDA was right on point with this. I loved team time!!! I also really liked the Leadership classes. Thank you for all you do to make the NDA experience a positive one!!'\" <cite>Coach Sandee<\/cite><span class='position'>Connersville High School<\/span><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-testimonial ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide'><blockquote> \"'I love the intensity of NDA summer camp. It always pushes my girls and in the end, they are so proud of themselves and I am so proud of them. I love the team building that begins right when we get to camp and then continues throughout the year. We really love NDA camp!'\" <cite>Coach Angie<\/cite><span class='position'>Scottsbluff High School<\/span><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-testimonial ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide'><blockquote> \"'All of the routines this year were challenging across the board! Fabulous choreography! We love NDA camp and the staff. Each year is an even better experience than the last.'\" <cite>Coach Brittany<\/cite><span class='position'>Greenfield Central High School<\/span><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-tcm-slide'><div class='wrap-tcm-slide-title'><h4 class='text-center text-uppercase'>Photo Gallery<\/h4><\/div><div class='tcm-slider slick-slider   middle-arrows-position' id='' data-slides='4' ><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-gallery ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide-gallery'><article class='post post-gallery' ><a href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Gallery1_1440x813-2.jpg' data-rel='lightcase:myCollection:slideshow' data-lc-categories='lightcase-_tcm_carousel69f85fba64bfe8.48110222'><img src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/nda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Gallery1_1440x813-2.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/article><\/div><\/div><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-gallery ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide-gallery'><article class='post post-gallery' ><a 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