UDA National Dance Team Championship DI: Must-See High School Moments!

Posted February 4, 2026

The nation’s top Division I dance team programs are preparing to take the floor at the 2026 National Dance Team Championship DI, February 6-8! With national titles on the line and months of preparation behind them, teams will arrive ready to showcase precision, power, and performance on one of dance’s biggest stages.

From returning contenders to rising programs looking to make history, this year’s championship promises high-level competition across every style and division.

Established Programs Look To Hold The Top Spot

The Division I landscape is filled with programs that have built reputations on consistency and competitive excellence. As the championship approaches, returning finalists enter with the pressure of expectation—and the experience to handle it. Here are some teams to keep an eye on:

Foothill High School: 2025 Small Varsity DI Hip Hop Champions
Coral Reef High School: 2025 Large Varsity DI Hip Hop Champions
Carlsbad High School: 2025 Small Varsity DI Jazz Champions
Carlsbad High School: 2025 Large Varsity DI Jazz Champions
Highland High School: 2025 Small Varsity DI Pom Champions
Millard North High School: 2025 Large Varsity DI Pom Champions
Crown Point High School: 2025 Large Varsity DI Kick Champions
Yukon High School: 2025 Large Varsity Game Day Champions

Spirit Program Game Day Live Division

Check out some of the schools that plan to unitize their cheer team, dance team, and band to create an authentic game-day atmosphere on the nationals floor!

Old Bridge High School
Los Almitos High School
Centennial High School
Lake Creek High School
Thompson High School

Style, Energy, And Identity Take Center Stage

From jazz and hip hop to pom and kick, Division I programs bring unique identities and energy to the floor. This year’s championship will highlight creative choreography, musicality, and performance styles that reflect each team’s energy while meeting the highest technical standards.

Teams that can combine style with precision will stand out as the competition unfolds. Let's take a walk down memory lane with the Top 10 Most-Watch Routines In 2025!

A Championship Moment For High School Dance Teams

For these dance teams, Nationals represents more than a title— it’s where preparation meets opportunity, where performances become memories, and where the next chapter of high school dance history will be written. We can't wait to see what this year's championship has in store!

Watch Every Must-See Moment LIVE

The 2026 National Dance Team Championship DI will stream LIVE on Varsity TV. Catch these incredible programs—and so much more—January 30 to February 1!

2026 Results: National Dance Team Championship DI

Results for the 2026 National Dance Team Championship DI can be found here once they become available.

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