Hana Le

2 weeks ago | dancespirit.com | Hana Le

With the excitement of January’s Universal Dance Association (UDA) College Nationals dying down, dancers won’t have to wait long for their next obsession: National Dance Alliance (NDA) College Nationals are just around the corner. This year they’ll take place April 9–13 in Daytona, FL. Ever wonder what separates these two collegiate national championships, or what you should be looking out for in Daytona? Dance Spirit has got you covered. What separates UDA from NDA?

1 month ago | dancespirit.com | Hana Le

Maycee Steele is never far from the for-you page. From her creation of the mega-popular “Cuff It”dance challenge with Kaitlyn Hardy in 2022 to her presence as a backup dancer in Tate McRae’s always-trending tour choreography, she has a knack for moving in a way that’s both joyful and power-packed. A Kansas City native who has been dancing since the age of 3, Steele got her start in the competitive-dance circuit.

Jan 21, 2025 | dancespirit.com | Hana Le

January 17–19, college dance teams from around the country gathered in Orlando, Florida, to attend the Universal Dance Association 2025 College National Championships. Teams competed in three divisions (D1A, D1, and Open, based on the size of their university and its NCAA status) and in three dance categories (Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop).