• NDTC Updates: Potential Date Change- Sent 12.11.20
• Message From Bill Seely – Sent 12.18.20
• New Dates Announced- Sent 1.15.21
• Registration is OPEN! – Sent 1.28.21
• NDTC Newsletter (sent to teams registered for in-person as of 2/22/21) – Sent 2.22.21
• Hotel Package Update – Sent 2.26
• Letter to Administration – Sent 2.23.21
• NDTC Newsletter #2 – Sent 3.11.21
• Spectator Waivers – Sent 3.11.21
• Ticket Order Update – Sent 3.15.21
• Balance of Payment Due – Sent 3.24.21
• Walt Disney World Ticket Tips – Sent to in-person Championship Attendees 3.25. 21
• NDTC Newsletter #3 (sent to teams registered for in-person as of 3/25/21) – Sent 3. 26. 21
• Submit Your Team Information (sent to teams registered for in – person as of 3/30/21) – Sent 3/30/21
• Submit Your Team Information (sent to teams registered for virtual as of 3/30/21) – Sent 3/30/21
• NEW Tentative Block Schedule (sent to teams registered for in – person as of 4/2/21) – Sent 4/2/21
• NDTC Virtual Team List & Updates (sent to teams registered for virtual as of 4/2/21) – Sent 4/2/21
• DME Form – All- Star Movies Resort – Sent 4/521
• DME Form – Coronado Springs Resort – Sent 4/5/21
• Virtual Upload Link (sent to all teams registered for virtual)  – Sent 4/5/21
• Ticket Reminders – Sent 4/7
• Safety Champion Training – Sent 4/8/21
• Registration Check In – Coronado (sent to Coaches) – Sent 4/9/21
• Registration Check In – Coronado (sent to Attendees) – Sent 4/9/21
• Registration Check In – Movies (sent to Coaches) – Sent 4/9/21
• Registration Check In – Movies (sent to Attendees) – Sent 4/9/21
• NDTC Payment Reminder – Sent 4/12/21

• NDTC Captain U Registration – Sent 4/13/21

• NDTC Order of Competition Update – Sent 4/13/21

• NDTC Virtual Final Uploader – Sent 4/13/21

• ESPN Tickets – Sent 4/14/21
• Coaches Webinar – Sent 4/16/21

• NDTC Final Letter – Movies – Sent 4/18/21

• NDTC Final Letter – Coronado – Sent 4/18/21

• NDTC Final Letter – Commuter – Sent 4/18/21

• Coaches Town Hall – Sent 4/18/21

• NDTC All Star Bids – Sent 4/19/21

• Championship Venue Tour – Sent 4/20/21
• UDA Town Hall Recording – Sent 4/21/21
• Day 1 Reminders – Sent 4/22/23

We are excited to be able to offer Virtual Divisions at the 2021 National Dance Team Championships for those teams who are unable to join us in Orlando.

Virtual Nationals Information

Virtual Team List

We know that there are a variety of situations for teams and want to be able to accommodate as many of them as we can.   Teams wishing to compete in the NDTC  Virtual National Championship Divisions must have pre-approval to participate and be eligible to compete.  All Teams must submit a letter on school letterhead from your school administrator for approval.  Please include in the letter your school name, city, state, camp where qualified, coaches name,  and why you are unable to attend the NDTC  in person.  Please submit all letters to NDTC@varsity.com.

VIRTUAL TIMELINE

• The Semi-Final upload information will be sent to you on April 5th. Videos must be submitted by midnight EST on April 7th.
• Deduction sheets will be sent to all teams on April 10th, beginning at noon EST and teams will have until 3pm EST to review.  Deduction questions can be emailed to NDTC@varsity.com until 3pm EST.
• On April 12th, all videos and Semi-Final rankings will be available to watch on Varsity TV at 9am EST. Score Sheets and Rankings will be sent on April 12th at noon EST and posted on Varsity TV at 1 pm EST.
• The Final upload information will be sent to you on April 13th. Videos must be submitted by midnight EST on April 15th. You will have the option to upload the same video you used for Semis, or upload a new video for Finals, but all teams MUST upload a video to be judged for Finals.
• Finals videos will be part of the in-person live stream competition on April 22nd and play throughout the day. We will send a detailed order of competition with times to you closer to the event. Awards will also be streamed throughout the day on the 22nd.
• Final score sheets will be emailed to coaches and all teams will be mailed their awards after the event. Click here for the Final Awards schedule.

Fifty percent of your team’s score from Semi-Finals and fifty percent of your team’s score from Finals will be combined to determine the final overall ranking in each division. The Semi-Finals order of competition was randomly drawn in our office for judging. For Finals, we will be doing a live draw that will be posted in the Coaches BAND on April 12th at 3PM CST.

Virtual Divisions (Virtual Divisions are for School teams only. There will not be All-Star Virtual Divisions.)

All Divisions will be guaranteed a Semi-Final and Final round of competition.  50% of the actual number of teams competing will advance from Semi-Finals to Finals.  Once the finalist are announced, score sheets and rankings will be emailed out.  Teams who advance to Finals, will have the option to record a new routine and upload, or they can upload the same video they used for Semi-Finals.  If teams choose to record again, the coach will again need to use the NDTC template in the new recording as well. Teams competing in the Virtual Divisions must follow all of the same rules as the in person event.  To see all of the rules for NDTC, please click HERE.

Filming, Template & Roster Information

We’ve created a step-by-step PDF guide, HERE with filming requirements and tips.

All teams must submit an official team roster along with release waivers for each athlete competing prior to receiving the NDTC template for the video. The coach will be required to hold up the NDTC template at the beginning of their routine to verify the Team Name, Divisions, Athletes and Date Filmed. The routine can be recorded any time after you receive the NDTC template.  You do not have to have a keyword for your video.

Join these BAND groups to stay up to date with the latest information. Ask questions, interact with other teams and coaches, and have FUN!

Live Event:

• In-Person Coaches (this is for coaches, advisors, spirit coordinators only)
• In-Person Public group (this is for fans, parents, athletes, coaches, etc.)

Virtual Event:

• Virtual Coaches (this is for coaches, advisors, spirit coordinators only)
• Virtual Public group (this is for fans, parents, athletes, coaches, etc.)

At UDA, the health and safety of our athletes, coaches, employees, families and friends remain our top priority. We are diligently monitoring official information from health
authorities and local governments as well as working with our contacts at the Walt Disney World Resort daily on what the championship will be like this year. Below are several of the experience updates you can expect to see. (Please note this is a fluid situation and subject to change.)

• Physical distancing protocols will be in place and enforced.
• Increased sanitization measures throughout venues, including enhanced cleaning protocols, hand sanitization stations and more frequent cleaning of performance surfaces.
• Face coverings will be required for everyone, except for athletes when on the practice and performance floors. Adults and children two and older will be required to wear masks.
• All attendees (including coaches, athletes, spectators, and Varsity Spirit staff) will be asked to monitor their own health prior to attending an event and follow the CDC guidelines for protecting themselves and others. We strongly suggest you get tested for COVID-19 prior to traveling to Florida.
• Experiences will be modified in order to reduce contact whenever possible. This will include check-in, orientation, transportation, modified housekeeping at the resorts, cashless transactions whenever possible, etc.
• All participants, coaches and spectators will be required to undergo a temperature screening with no-touch thermometers before entering the venues at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex.
• The Walt Disney World Resort is operating at a limited capacity and theme park reservations will be required. To enter a park, both a park reservation and valid admission for the same park on the same day are required. Stay tuned for more information on how you can receive your Park Ticket Numbers in advance in order to book your park reservations early.
• For more information about experience updates at the Walt Disney World Resort – please click here.

Please know that together, with the Walt Disney World Resort, we’ve made many updates to the championship experience based on the guidance from health authorities, such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and appropriate government agencies. Before you register, it is imperative that you read everything carefully and make sure you share this information with your athletes and parents. Please know that this is a fluid situation and subject to change. Click here to read the  Championship Experience Updates.

To action photos from the 2021 National Dance Team Championship, click HERE!

Virtual Divisions (Virtual Divisions are for School teams only. There will not be All Star Virtual Divisions.)

NDTC Rules: 

• 2020-2021 School Rules
• 2020-2021 All-Star Rules

NDTC Scoresheets

• Dance Execution Score Sheet
• Dance Choreography Score Sheet
• All Star – Dance Score Sheet
• High School – Game Day Performance Routine Score Sheet
• High School – Game Day Fight Song/Spirit Raising Score Sheet

2021 NDTC Qualifications

To attend the National Dance Team Championship, teams must first qualify by receiving one of the following:

School

• Receiving a home routine trophy at UDA Camp with 7 or more dancers in attendance
• Receiving a Superior Trophy at UDA Camp with 7 or more dancers in attendance
• Receiving a trophy at a UDA Fall Competitions if the team attended a camp with 7 or more participants

All Star

• Receiving a home routine trophy at UDA Camp
• Receiving a Superior Trophy at UDA Camp
• Receiving a trophy at a UDA Fall Competition
• Submitting a video for qualification

Varsity TV is proud to bring you complete LIVE and on-demand coverage of the 2021 UDA National Dance Team Championship! Enjoy competition routine videos, complete results, exclusive team features, and so much more. Join Varsity TV now for unlimited access.

For more information about Game Day, click HERE! Due to COVID-19, Spirit Videos will NOT be required at the 2021 National Dance Team Championship.

Pricing: 

$40 per person

Qualification:

• Receiving a home routine trophy at UDA Camp with 7 or more dancers in attendance
• Receiving a Superior Trophy at UDA Camp with 7 or more dancers in attendance
• Receiving a trophy at a UDA Fall Competitions if the team attended a camp with 7 or more participants

• Rules, Divisions, and Scoring

Junior, Senior and Open Divisions will compete on Thursday, April 22^nd and Tiny, Mini and Youth teams will compete on Friday, April 23^rd.

Learn more about the Varsity All Star Worlds Bid Scale.

End of Season Information:

• The Dance Summit
• The Dance Summit Bid Information – COMING SOON
• The Dance Worlds Bid Declaration Information  – COMING SOON

Be prepared for your trip to the magical Walt Disney World Resort! Click below to access Disney Travel Tips.

• Disney Travel Tips
• Click here to view the UCA & UDA Championship FAQ’s.