{"id":231527,"date":"2024-01-19T02:21:50","date_gmt":"2024-01-19T02:21:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/?page_id=231527"},"modified":"2026-04-16T18:35:01","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T18:35:01","slug":"national-dance-team-championship2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/school\/competitions\/national-dance-team-championship2026\/","title":{"rendered":"2026 National Dance Team Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221;][vc_column]<style>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: top center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 768px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: top center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\n  \t\t\t\t\t\t@media (min-width: 992px) {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t.vc_row.wrap-banner-three-fourths .banner-three-fourths {\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tbackground-position: top center;\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/style><div class='wrap-banner-three-fourths vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid  vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex vc_row-no-padding    ' id='element_id' ><div class='banner-three-fourths wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-9 vc_col-has-fill b-lazy '    data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/UDA_Dance_Competition_Hero-1536x825.jpg'><div class='vc_column-inner'><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h1><strong>National Dance Team Championship<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><em>A part of the National School Spirit Championships\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<div class='wpb_wrapper-buttons'><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d2-national-school-spirit-championships\/' rel='' target='_blank' title='DII Register Now!'>DII Register Now!<\/i><\/a><a class='btn btn-full' href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d1-national-school-spirit-championships\/' rel='' target='_self' title='DI Register Now!'>DI Register Now!<\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-btn-banner '><a class='btn-banner' href='https:\/\/nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2F3UkheYz&#038;data=05%7C01%7Cagass%40varsity.com%7C15726640999e4bc4d96908db060b9341%7Cc94c2e0f055b4d4d804c286d873b70ce%7C1%7C0%7C638110419016304549%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&#038;sdata=HVNb9EFjYbcvJA%2FeP3uYHDVQaBgaSptNg6rclvfsPUQ%3D&#038;reserved=0' rel=''  target='_blank' title='Watch LIVE on Varsity TV!'>Watch LIVE on Varsity TV! <i class='fa fa-angle-down' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='banner-cta wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-3'><div class='vc_column-inner'><a  href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d1-national-school-spirit-championships\/' title='DI Event Information' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/NDTC_Hero_2-330x220.jpg)''><span>DI Event Information<\/span><\/a>    <a  href='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d2-national-school-spirit-championships\/' title='DII Event Information' target='_blank' rel='' style='background-image:url(https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/ASD06665.jpg)''><span>DII Event Information<\/span><\/a>    <\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class='wrap-text-image-content vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''><div class='image-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center'><figure class='wpb_wrapper vc_figure'><img width=\"940\" height=\"720\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Untitled-design-22-940x720.png\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='text-content wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6'><div class='vc_column-inner '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><div class='wpb_text_column wpb_content_element '><div class='wpb_wrapper'><h4>National Dance Team Championship at <em>Walt Disney World Resort<\/em><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>For more than 40 years, the UDA National Dance Team Championship has been the culmination of the season for dancers across the nation. It\u2019s the most prestigious high school national championship in the country and the perfect opportunity for dance teams to get together and celebrate each other at the Most Magical Place on Earth, the <em>Walt Disney World Resort.<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The National Dance Team Championship is the only high school dance championship endorsed by the NFHS, reflecting the values we share and the high standards we have developed for our camp curriculum, regional qualifiers and the NDTC.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-promo-banner ' id=''><div class='promo-banner'><a href='https:\/\/teamjewelry.com\/collections\/uda-high-school-nationals-ndtc?utm_source=varsityspirit&#038;utm_medium=email&#038;utm_campaign=cheer_uda_ndtc_25-26' style='max-width:px; max-height:px' title='' target='_self ' rel=''><img width=\"920\" height=\"110\" class=\"img-responsive b-lazy\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EM-7417-2026-Cheer-National-School-Spirit-Championships-Varsity_DANCE-1.jpg 920w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EM-7417-2026-Cheer-National-School-Spirit-Championships-Varsity_DANCE-1-300x36.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EM-7417-2026-Cheer-National-School-Spirit-Championships-Varsity_DANCE-1-768x92.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EM-7417-2026-Cheer-National-School-Spirit-Championships-Varsity_DANCE-1-280x33.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EM-7417-2026-Cheer-National-School-Spirit-Championships-Varsity_DANCE-1-220x26.jpg 220w, https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EM-7417-2026-Cheer-National-School-Spirit-Championships-Varsity_DANCE-1-100x12.jpg 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 920px) 100vw, 920px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/EM-7417-2026-Cheer-National-School-Spirit-Championships-Varsity_DANCE-1.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>2026 NDTC<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69eccc84222013_52991999' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83d\udcc6 Mark Your Calendars<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><b>2027 Dates Coming Soon!<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69eccc84222362_99398691' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc6What to Expect at NDTC in 2026<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><strong>Division Splits<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Starting in 2025, all NDTC divisions will split into DI and DII according to school enrollment size.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All Varsity Teams will continue to be split into Small, Medium, and Large but will additionally be split into Division I (1300+ school enrollment) &amp; Division II (1299 or less school enrollment).<\/li>\n<li>Varsity Intermediate teams will not be split by size but will be split into Division I &amp; Division II.<\/li>\n<li>Junior Varsity teams will not be split by size but will be split into Division I &amp; Division II.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Game Day Divisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Game Day Routine time will decrease from 3:30 to 3:00.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For more specific event information, please view the NSSC DI and DII pages below<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d1-national-school-spirit-championships\/\">DI<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/d2-national-school-spirit-championships\/\">DII<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>History of The National Dance Team Championship<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69eccc84224b71_39143084' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\u2b50 The Legacy of NDTC<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\"><strong>The National Dance Team Championship<\/strong> has <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\">established<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\"> itself as the largest and longest-standing competition of its kind in the country, leaving behind a powerful legacy within the dance community<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\"> since <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\">its<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\"> culmination in 1983<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\">. Guided by industry experts and strengthened by partnerships with world-class organizations at Walt Disney World<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\"> Resort<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\">, the championship has become a benchmark for excellence in both competition standards and overall experience. It <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\">represents<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW33399111 BCX0\"> not only a celebration of talent but also a tradition that has shaped the competitive dance landscape for decades.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW33399111 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69eccc84224fc9_71561385' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc6 The Ultimate Stage for Dance<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31493813 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31493813 BCX0\">NDTC is<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31493813 BCX0\"> renowned for the quality of its stages and production. Competitors perform <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31493813 BCX0\">in<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31493813 BCX0\"> iconic, world-class venues equipped with high-end lighting, sound, and video production, creating a professional and memorable atmosphere for athletes and audiences alike. Combined with an elite panel of judges\u2014recognized as industry leaders with the highest levels of training and credentials\u2014the championship delivers an unparalleled standard of fairness and <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31493813 BCX0\">expertise<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31493813 BCX0\">.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW31493813 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69eccc842252e3_51139689' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc5 Unmatched Opportunities for Preparation and Performance<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><span class=\"TextRun SCXW133864489 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\" xml:lang=\"EN-US\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133864489 BCX0\">One of the elements that sets the championship apart is its commitment to providing dancers with unmatched opportunities. From open practice space for every performance to dedicated practice time on Wednesday and Thursday before competition begins, teams are given the resources they need to prepare at the highest level. With more performance opportunities than any other event of its kind, the championship ensures that dancers have the platform to <\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133864489 BCX0\">showcase<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW133864489 BCX0\"> their skills fully and confidently.<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW133864489 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:0,&quot;335551620&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[vc_empty_space]<div class='vc_featured-video vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid  vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_rtl-columns-reverse vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex ' id=''>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-8'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_video_widget vc_clearfix vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-left'>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                        <div class='wpb_video_wrapper'><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Highlights from the 2025 UDA National Dance Team Championship\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/uD4TkTmtjjA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>                        <\/div>                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div>    <div class='wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-4'>        <div class='vc_column-inner'>            <div class='wpb_wrapper'>                <div class='wpb_text_column '>                    <div class='wpb_wrapper  text-white'>\t\t\t        \t<h4>Experience the WHY behind the magic.<\/h4><p>Interested in joining us at #UDAnationals? Take a look into what you can expect from this prestigious championship event!<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Each year, dance teams from across the country come together at the UDA National Dance Team Championship to showcase their skills and represent their schools and programs,&#8221; said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit.<\/p>\n                    <\/div>                <\/div>            <\/div>        <\/div>    <\/div><\/div><div class='wrap-accordion-container ' id=''><div class='wrap-accordion-container-title'><h4>Divisions, Rules and Scoring<\/h4><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69eccc8422cb11_75296488' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\u2b50 NEW in 2026: Spirit Program Game Day Division<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p>The\u00a0<strong>Spirit Program Game Day Division<\/strong>\u00a0emphasizes the collaboration and cohesion of your school\u2019s spirit programs, cheer, dance and band, in an exciting new Game Day format that fosters school pride, emphasizes your school\u2019s traditions in an entertaining and crowd effective performance. Teams will showcase\u00a0<em>The Sights &amp; Sounds<\/em>\u00a0of their unique game day traditions while emphasizing the unification of their spirit program.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Fight Song<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The section should reflect your school\u2019s traditional Fight Song that your team performs at games, pep rallies, etc. Teams should incorporate crowd effective elements and choreography that enhances the overall effect.<\/li>\n<li>For teams that do not have an official Fight Song, it is recommended to use a second selection of band chant music. Music guidelines are available at varsity.com\/music.\u00a0<em>(update for cheer too)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crowd Leading (Sideline or Chant)<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>This section should showcase any home\/traditional sideline with words that are repetitive, easy to follow along that incite crowd engagement and involvement. The crowd leading portion should be easy for the crowd to follow along and engage.<\/li>\n<li>Examples:\n<ul>\n<li>Defense XX, Defense XX\u2026<\/li>\n<li>L-I-O-N-S, Let\u2019s Go Lions, L-I-O-N-S, Let\u2019s Go Lions<\/li>\n<li>Blue X Gold, Let\u2019s Go Lions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>The pep band should provide a cadence that the cheer\/dance team and crowd back home could easily yell along with, eliciting crowd interaction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>Timeout\/Tradition<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>The timeout\/tradition should reflect a similar crowd interactive and entertaining performance that your team performs during halftimes, extended timeouts or pep rallies. This is the best time to showcase spirit program cohesiveness and unison while demonstrating energy, leadership, visual appeal and connection to the crowd.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Divisions<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Two of the three groups must combine to compete in the school spirit game day division<\/li>\n<li>Overall minimum of 10 athletes\/performers<\/li>\n<li>Maximum of 90 athletes\/performers allowed to represent the entire spirit program<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Any combination of a Spirit Program (Cheer, Dance, Band and Mascot\/s)\n<ul>\n<li>No Matter the combination of athletes on the floor teams will be in the same division and scored on the same score sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Once a division exceeds 10+ teams, divisions will split.\n<ul>\n<li>In the Spirit Program Game Day divisions will be split geographically\n<ul>\n<li>Starting with East and West<\/li>\n<li>Then moving into SE, NE, Central, SW, W<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69eccc8422d409_34427672' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\ud83c\udfc6Championship Divisions, Rules and Scoring<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/school\/competitions\/divisions-rules-scoring\/\">CLICK HERE<\/a> to view 2026 Championship Divisions, Rules and Scoring Information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-container ' data-accordion-id='_accordion_content69eccc8422d718_23812612' id=''><div class='accordion-header'><div class='wrapper'><h4 class='title'>\u2b50 How to Qualify for NDTC<\/h4><div class='icon-close'><i class='fa fa-plus' aria-hidden='true'><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='accordion-content'><div class='wrapper'><p><b><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">How to Qualify for 2026 UDA National Dance Team Championship<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>All teams attending the 2026 UDA High School National Dance Team Championship must receive 1) Varsity Spirit\/NFHS Squad\u00a0Credentialing\u00a0AND 2) UDA Nationals bid to be eligible to attend.<\/p>\n<p><b>1) CAMP\u00a0<span class=\"markmkc90exza\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">QUALIFICATION<\/span>\u00a0(Varsity Spirit\/NFHS Squad\u00a0Credentialing\u00a0&amp; Nationals Bid)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Teams will continue to complete NFHS Squad Credentialing\u00a0and have a chance to earn a bid to UDA National Dance Team Championship at UDA Camp. At UDA Camp we will go through the credentialing process, as well as have three ways to receive your bid.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"1\" type=\"1\">\n<li>All Home Routine trophy winners at a UDA Camp with at least 5 or more members *+<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div>\n<ol start=\"2\" type=\"1\">\n<li>All Superior trophy winners at UDA Camp with 5 or more members<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ol start=\"3\" type=\"1\">\n<li>Teams attending any Varsity Branded camp with 5 or more members can also qualify but must receive their bid at a UDA Regional Competition.*<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p>*75% of the team (with a minimum of 5 participants) needs to be credentialed to be eligible to earn a bid to compete at a Varsity Spirit National Championship.\u202f\u00a0Teams must attend an overnight camp, day camp, or home camp that is at least 2 days in length to be eligible.<br \/>\n+Teams will continue to qualify for a Superior trophy at overnight and day camps by athletes being evaluated in all routine evaluations. To qualify for a Superior trophy at home camps each athlete must be evaluated on a minimum of 2 camp routines.<\/p>\n<p><u><a title=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/school\/camps\/locations\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/school\/camps\/locations\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"1\">Click here<\/a><\/u>\u00a0to start your journey to nationals at an UDA Camp or contact your\u00a0<u><a title=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/school\/meet-the-team\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/school\/meet-the-team\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"2\">State Director<\/a><\/u>\u00a0to set up a Home Camp.<\/p>\n<p><i>NOTE: Only 2+ day UDA Camps offer both Varsity Spirit\/NFHS Squad Credentialing and award bids to qualify for UDA Nationals.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">*For all program types \u2014 Middle School, Junior Varsity, and Varsity \u2014 the team must receive both the bid and the credentialing for the <\/i><b><i>specific level<\/i><\/b><i>\u00a0in which they wish to compete. A team may only enter a division if they have completed all required steps.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><i>For example- ABC High School attends camp and wishes to compete in both the JV and VA category at nationals. JV and VA are considered two separate teams, and both must be credentialed and receive a bid to nationals. Coaches will need to register for camp with each respective team.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>2) SQUAD CREDENTIALING PROGRAM (Varsity\u00a0Spirit\/NFHS Squad\u00a0Credentialing ONLY)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>To learn more about this program, please contact your\u00a0State Director.<\/p>\n<p><b>3) REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS\u00a0(Nationals Bid ONLY)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Teams may qualify for the 2026 UDA National Dance Team Championship by receiving a placement trophy at a UDA Regional before December 31st 2025.\u00a0<u><a title=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/school\/competitions\/regionals\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/school\/competitions\/regionals\/\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"3\">Click here<\/a><\/u>\u00a0to learn more about UDA Competitions and contact your state director!<\/p>\n<p>Teams that wish to receive a bid for\u00a0<span class=\"markhlkpib0d6\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">NDTC<\/span>\u00a0at a UDA regional must also complete the Varsity Spirit\/NFHS Credentialing program.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column][vc_empty_space][vc_empty_space]<div class='wrap-testimonial-slide  slick-slider b-lazy ' id=''  data-src='https:\/\/www.varsity.com\/uda\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/ASD04848.jpg'><div class='testimonial-slider'><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-testimonial ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide'><blockquote> \"'The NDTC staff are always so nice and make everything such a positive experience no matter what. I love that UDA has stayed so true to that family fun atmosphere and kept everything in a manner that all ages can enjoy.'\" <cite>Hilda Jimenez, Coach<\/cite><span class='position'><\/span><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-testimonial ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide'><blockquote> \"'I loved seeing the support that each team showed for all teams on the floor and watching so many fabulous routines with my athletes. It was my program's first year attending and they were awestruck in the best way!'\" <cite>Jane Doe, Coach<\/cite><span class='position'><\/span><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class='slick-slide slick-slide-testimonial ' id=''><div class='wrap-slide'><blockquote> \"'We loved all the communication from UDA. 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