USA Dance Nationals

March 21-23, 2025 | Anaheim, CA

USA Dance Nationals

About USA Dance Nationals

USA Dance Nationals began in 1986. The event takes place in Anaheim, CA and draws teams from throughout the western United States, and farther. Nearly 2,000 competitors and nearly 4,000 spectators are expected over this fun-filled and exciting weekend, vying for the Champion title in one of over 30 different divisions. It is the premier event of its type in the western U.S. for the variety of styles that take the floor and the caliber of performances that are presented.

2025 Dance Nationals Information

EVENT SCHEDULES

TOP REASONS TO ATTEND USA DANCE NATIONALS

Top Reasons to attend the 2025 USA Dance Nationals:

  • Hosted and operated by the United Spirit Association – professional staff, organized event with consistent, highly-trained, industry-experienced judging panels
  • Prize Money Presented — Solo and Team Scholarships & Awards
  • National Champions are awarded USA Championship Backpacks, Placement Medallions, a team Trophy and custom Banner

GENERAL INFORMATION

GENERAL INFORMATION

2024 Dance Nationals Event Information

Coming This Fall – 2025 USA Dance Nationals Event Information

EVENT HOUSING

The United Spirit Association is partnered with Team Travel Source (TTS) – the official hotel partner of USA Dance Nationals.

Coming This Fall – Please visit our event housing homepage HERE to book or hold hotel rooms over the USA Nationals Weekend.

QUALIFICATION INFORMATION

QUALIFICATION INFORMATION

  • All Team Divisions – prior qualification through a USA Regional/Classic competition or other sanctioned event/process is required in order to attend Dance Nationals in any team division. Bids to Nationals are awarded to teams receiving 80% of total possible points for all Championship divisions and 75% of total possible points for all other team divisions, regardless of any penalties received.
  • If a team qualifies for Nationals two or more times (80% of total possible points, regardless of any penalties received) in the Championship level at a Regional/Classic competition, then they must compete in the Championship level at Nationals.  
  • Solos at Nationals (5 maximum per school) – Each school can enter 1 dancer into the Solo Champion division.  The Super Dancer will now be split by grade level.  Each school will be allowed to enter 1 dancer into the Senior division, 1 dancer into the Junior division, and up to 1 sophomore and 1 Freshman into the Sophomore/Freshman division.  
  • If your team is located in area without a live regional, please attend a USA dance Virtual Competition to qualify routines for USA Dance Nationals.

USA DANCE DIVISIONS & RULES

Please visit our Divisions, Rules & Scoring page to view the 2024-2025 competition information!

DANCE NATIONALS RESULTS

2024 USA Dance Nationals Results