With the thrill of January’s Common Dance Affiliation (UDA) School Nationals dying down, dancers received’t have to attend lengthy for his or her subsequent obsession: Nationwide Dance Alliance (NDA) School Nationals are simply across the nook. This yr they’ll happen April 9–13 in Daytona, FL.
Ever marvel what separates these two collegiate nationwide championships, or what you ought to be looking for in Daytona? Dance Spirit has received you coated.
UDA vs NDA
What separates UDA from NDA? For starters, whereas groups compete every dance model individually at UDA (assume Hip Hop, Jazz, and Pom occasions), NDA is understood for its Group Efficiency Division. This routine combines all three types, giving groups an opportunity to indicate off their versatility. The Jazz, Pom, and Hip Hop divisions nonetheless exist on their very own, together with this Group Efficiency Division.
Prime Groups
Who must you be preserving a watch out for? D1A Hip Hop is more likely to be an thrilling race this yr. The 20-time nationwide champion College of Louisville Ladybirds is a robust contender, and a win this yr could be the workforce’s first since 2018. And Boise State, having medaled for the previous two years, would like to take residence its first D1A Hip Hop Nationwide Title.
NDA Custom
At NDA School Nationals, it’s customary for profitable groups to run straight into the ocean in full hair, make-up, and costume whereas holding their trophies.
Thrilling Information
This yr, a brand new function of NDA School Nationals will debut. It’s referred to as the Dance Grand Championship, and it consists of division winners competing in a closing battle for the Grand Champion title of their respective types.
