Whereas most faculty college students are returning to campus after a restful winter break, prime dance groups from faculties throughout the nation are heading to Florida for the Common Dance Affiliation School Nationwide Championships, held January 16–18, 2026, at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
At UDA, groups compete in classes like Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, and Recreation Day and are judged on method, synchronization, and efficiency high quality. Colleges are separated into divisions primarily based on the scale of their scholar physique (not the variety of dancers) and NCAA standing, and every crew will get the possibility to carry out for the judges. The highest scorers advance to the finals on January 18.
Basic rivalries will likely be revisited, just like the one between Ohio State College and the College of Minnesota. In 2025, OSU positioned first in D1A Jazz and second in Pom, whereas U of M positioned first in Pom and second in Jazz. This yr, we’re questioning: Can both crew snatch each titles, or will one other faculty (like top-three finishers Michigan and Tennessee) topple the reigning champs?
The 2026 competitors additionally sees the return of Arizona State College after 5 years away. They’ll compete in Jazz and in Hip Hop, the place they’ll face groups like final yr’s champions: The Ohio State College and the College of Nevada, Las Vegas.
In the event you can’t watch for our outcomes recap and wish to look at for your self, Varsity Spirit will likely be livestreaming the competitors for subscribers on Varsity TV.
