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 “drill teams,” until UDA coined the phrase “dance teams” to better promote the activity. Today the phrase “dance team” is used around the world! 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

Results: National School Spirit Championships DI 2026

Results: National School Spirit Championships DI 2026

As a continuation of the all-new spirit-based competition on the Varsity TV event calendar, the Division I teams move into the National School Spirit Championships (NSSC) to earn their titles at Walt Disney World Resort this Feb. 6-8 against hundreds of the nations top competitive teams.

Feb. 6, 2026

Results: National School Band Championships DI 2026

Results: National School Band Championships DI 2026

After last weekend's Division II competition, the second weekend of the National School Band Championship (NSBC) has arrived and with it, results for bands from across the country competing in the spirit-based competition at the Walt Disney World Resort.

Feb. 6, 2026

UDA National Dance Team Championship DI: Must-See High School Moments!

UDA National Dance Team Championship DI: Must-See High School Moments!

The nation’s top Division I dance team programs are preparing to take the floor at the 2026 National Dance Team Championship DI, February 6-8! With national titles on the line and months of preparation behind them, teams will arrive ready to showcase precision, power, and performance on one of dance’s biggest stages.

Feb. 4, 2026

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