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UDA has released its updated School Dance divisions and rules for the 2026–2027 season and there is a lot to unpack. The changes that will have the greatest impact involve new Varsity division sizes, Game Day rosters, enrollment verification, athlete trade-outs, Intermediate restrictions, and Nationals eligibility. Here is the simplified version of what every school dance coach needs to know before building rosters and registering for competition. Photo Source: "Results: UDA

Why Do My Dancers Look Tired When They Have Good Stamina? It is one of my biggest pet peeves in dance team: a routine where the athletes clearly have stamina, but the details disappear by the end. The feet get lazy. The wrists stop being placed. Turn technique starts to slip. Textures blur together. Plie levels change. Picture moments lose their shape. But hey, the team can land a full team back tuck in the last eight-count. And listen, I love a wow moment just as much as the

Kyle Rush is back with a full breakdown of IDL Sydney, diving into the scores, judging trends, team strategies, and standout performances shaping the season so far. From GRV and Royal Family to Jam Republic and Brotherhood, this episode takes a closer look at how teams are building their competitive identities, where the scoring is getting tighter, and why judges may be raising the standard as the season progresses. Kyle also looks ahead to the next stops on the IDL circuit,

In this episode of No Counts Given, Kyle Rush sits down with Shan Stavropoulos and Ramona Kitching for a deep dive into the world of pom performance, judging, and routine construction. Thank you to our sponsors, this would not be possible without you. Dance Team Union | www.danceteamunion.com Sharpen Up! Dance Team Training | www.sharpenupdtt.com Pom is more than sharp arms and clean visuals. The routines that truly stand out are the ones that combine technique, musicality, s

Explore how St. Ambrose University Dance has built a championship legacy through innovation, athleticism, strong university support, and a deep connection to campus culture. St. Ambrose University NAIA Pom at The College Classic In collegiate dance, success does not happen by accident. It is built through years of consistency, leadership, culture, and the ability to keep evolving while still honoring the foundation that came before. St. Ambrose University Dance is a clear exa

Switching nationals brands can be a major decision for any dance team. Learn how to transition successfully with clear communication, athlete buy-in, strategic planning, and a strong team-first mindset. In the competitive dance world, switching nationals brands is more than changing where a team performs at the end of the season. It can shift the way a team trains, builds routines, approaches scoring, manages expectations, and defines success. For some programs, a brand chan

Learn how to analyze college dance competitions through performance quality, scoring trends, choreography, technique and standout routines from NAIA, junior college and Division III programs. Grand Valley State University competing at The College Classic College dance is not just about who hits the hardest trick, who has the biggest team, or who brings the loudest music cut. At its best, college dance is a full competitive product. It is performance, athleticism, musicality,

Avila brought one of the clearest routine identities in the division, fully committing to their monster inspired theme from the very first moment. The music, performance choices, character work, and movement intention all lived in the same world, which made the concept immediately recognizable. This was not a team just wearing a theme on top of the routine. They actually performed through it, and that commitment helped the character bleed into the quality of movement. What st