About Universal Dance Association

Universal Dance Association was founded in 1980 as Universal Dance Camps. It was started as a need for educational training for what were then “drill teams,” until UDA coined the phrase “dance teams” to better promote the activity. Today the phrase “dance team” is used around the world! Jeff Webb and Kris Shepherd started UDA to provide high quality educational training for college and high school dancers through summer camps and clinics on college campuses. From the beginning, UDA focused on the highest standards-the finest instructors, the best choreographers and the most exciting and innovative routines anywhere!

UDA News

What's at Stake at the UCA & UDA All Star National Championships

What’s at Stake at the UCA & UDA All Star National Championships

Hundreds of athletes will return to the ESPN Wide World of Sports this weekend for the UCA & UDA All Star National Championship. For cheerleaders, this event marks the final opportunity to earn the prestigious Triple Crown Champion title. Athletes will also be competing for bids to The Cheerleading Worlds, Dance Worlds, The Summit, and The Dance Summit.

Mar. 10, 2026

Results: National School Spirit Championships DI 2026

Results: National School Spirit Championships DI 2026

As a continuation of the all-new spirit-based competition on the Varsity TV event calendar, the Division I teams move into the National School Spirit Championships (NSSC) to earn their titles at Walt Disney World Resort this Feb. 6-8 against hundreds of the nations top competitive teams.

Feb. 6, 2026

Results: National School Band Championships DI 2026

Results: National School Band Championships DI 2026

After last weekend's Division II competition, the second weekend of the National School Band Championship (NSBC) has arrived and with it, results for bands from across the country competing in the spirit-based competition at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Feb. 6, 2026

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