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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

Insider Info: 2023 UCA & UDA Smoky Mountain Championship

Insider Info: 2023 UCA & UDA Smoky Mountain Championship

Competition season is here and the next stop is Sevierville, Tennessee, for the 2023 UCA & UDA Smoky Mountain Championship. Top teams from across the Southeast will compete their routines to earn regional titles and hopefully secure a bid to the national events in Orlando, Florida.

Nov. 22, 2023

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