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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 called “drill teams.” UDA actually started calling them “dance teams” to better promote the activity. 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

10 Most-Watched Varsity Spirit School Routines From The 2022-2023 Season

10 Most-Watched Varsity Spirit School Routines From The 2022-2023 Season

While everyone is making their way to summer camp to prepare for the upcoming competition season, we wanted to take a look back at the top Varsity Spirit school routines from the 2022-2023 cheerleading season. Check out the most-viewed performances across Varsity Spirit from high school to college and even mascot!

Jul. 21, 2023

Two West Coast Teams Advance Straight To Medium Varsity Game Day Finals

Two West Coast Teams Advance Straight To Medium Varsity Game Day Finals

45 teams took the stage this morning in Medium Varsity Game Day Prelims to showcase their sideline traditions at the 2023 UDA National Dance Team Championship. This is the fifth year for the Game Day divisions at NDTC and the competition is bigger, better, and more spirited than ever.

Feb. 3, 2023

ORDTTA Leads The Way In Junior Hip Hop

ORDTTA Leads The Way In Junior Hip Hop

The time has come for all star dance teams to put their best routines on display at the 2023 UDA National Dance Team Championship! In the Junior Hip Hop division, five teams took the stage looking to wow the judges and put on a show for all the cheering fans here in Orlando, Florida.

Feb. 3, 2023