How to Qualify for 2026 UDA National Dance Team Championship

All teams attending the 2026 UDA High School National Dance Team Championship must receive 1) Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing AND 2) UDA Nationals bid to be eligible to attend.

1) CAMP QUALIFICATION (Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing & Nationals Bid) 

Teams will continue to complete NFHS Squad Credentialing and 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.

• All Home Routine trophy winners at a UDA Camp with at least 5 or more members *+
• All Superior trophy winners at UDA Camp with 5 or more members
• Teams attending any Varsity Branded camp with 5 or more members can also qualify but must receive their bid at a UDA Regional Competition. *

*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.  Teams must attend an overnight camp, day camp, or home camp that is at least 2 days in length to be eligible.
+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.

Click here to start your journey to nationals at an UDA Camp or contact your State Director to set up a Home Camp.

NOTE: Only 2+ day UDA Camps offer both Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing and award bids to qualify for UDA Nationals. 

2) SQUAD CREDENTIALING PROGRAM (Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing ONLY) 

To learn more about this program, please contact your State Director.

3) REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (Nationals Bid ONLY)

Teams may qualify for the 2026 UDA National Dance Team Championship by receiving a placement trophy at a UDA Regional before December 31st, 2025. Click here to learn more about UDA Competitions and contact your state director!

Teams that wish to receive a bid for NDTC at a UDA regional must also complete the Varsity Spirit/NFHS Credentialing program.

CLICK HERE to view 2025 Event Pricing Information.

ESPN Single Day Tickets

Registration will open Thursday, October 3rd at 11AM CST.

E‌XCITING OPPORTUNITY: Bring your School Yearbook Members to NHSCC through the NEW Varsity Yearbook Press Pass Academy!

• Day in the Life Interview Opportunities: Students will conduct and document interviews with top athletes and coaches.
• Video Production Shadowing: Gain behind-the-scenes insights into professional video production.
• Meet and Greet with On-Air Talent: Interact with ESPN personalities and learn the ropes of on-camera reporting.
• ESPN Media Tour: Get an insider’s look at ESPN’s operations on the final day of competition.
• Q&A Career Fireside Chats: Engage with leaders from Varsity Spirit and Varsity Yearbook team.

CLICK HERE to learn more!

Please read the below terms and conditions, you will have to agree to these terms during the registration process.  By accepting these terms, you are agreeing to the Event Guidelines and Competition Rules and Regulations:

• National Dance Team Championship Terms and Conditions
• UDA Competition Event Guidelines
• Varsity Spirit Rules and Regulations

How to Qualify for 2026 UDA National Dance Team Championship

All teams attending the 2026 UDA High School National Dance Team Championship must receive 1) Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing AND 2) UDA Nationals bid to be eligible to attend.

1) CAMP QUALIFICATION (Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing & Nationals Bid) 

Teams will continue to complete NFHS Squad Credentialing and 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.

• All Home Routine trophy winners at a UDA Camp with at least 5 or more members *+
• All Superior trophy winners at UDA Camp with 5 or more members
• Teams attending any Varsity Branded camp with 5 or more members can also qualify but must receive their bid at a UDA Regional Competition. *

*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.  Teams must attend an overnight camp, day camp, or home camp that is at least 2 days in length to be eligible.
+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.

Click here to start your journey to nationals at an UDA Camp or contact your State Director to set up a Home Camp.

NOTE: Only 2+ day UDA Camps offer both Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing and award bids to qualify for UDA Nationals. 

2) SQUAD CREDENTIALING PROGRAM (Varsity Spirit/NFHS Squad Credentialing ONLY) 

To learn more about this program, please contact your State Director.

3) REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (Nationals Bid ONLY)

Teams may qualify for the 2026 UDA National Dance Team Championship by receiving a placement trophy at a UDA Regional before December 31st, 2025. Click here to learn more about UDA Competitions and contact your state director!

Teams that wish to receive a bid for NDTC at a UDA regional must also complete the Varsity Spirit/NFHS Credentialing program.

CLICK HERE to view 2025 Event Pricing Information.

ESPN Single Day Tickets

Registration will open Thursday, October 3rd at 11AM CST.

E‌XCITING OPPORTUNITY: Bring your School Yearbook Members to NHSCC through the NEW Varsity Yearbook Press Pass Academy!

• Day in the Life Interview Opportunities: Students will conduct and document interviews with top athletes and coaches.
• Video Production Shadowing: Gain behind-the-scenes insights into professional video production.
• Meet and Greet with On-Air Talent: Interact with ESPN personalities and learn the ropes of on-camera reporting.
• ESPN Media Tour: Get an insider’s look at ESPN’s operations on the final day of competition.
• Q&A Career Fireside Chats: Engage with leaders from Varsity Spirit and Varsity Yearbook team.

CLICK HERE to learn more!

Please read the below terms and conditions, you will have to agree to these terms during the registration process.  By accepting these terms, you are agreeing to the Event Guidelines and Competition Rules and Regulations:

• National Dance Team Championship Terms and Conditions
• UDA Competition Event Guidelines
• Varsity Spirit Rules and Regulations

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