Collegiate Dance Competition

Celebrate the very best of collegiate dancesport

May 1 - 3, 2026

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New & Noteworthy

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Save the Date! Collegiate Nationals is just around the corner. May 1-3, 2026.
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Online registration is now open! get your entries in as soon as possible before events fill up!
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Announcing Jack & Jill events! Take a chance and test out your leading or following skills with a random dance partner. Look for it in the online registration section!

We are excited to welcome you to the NDCA National Collegiate Dance Championships: The pinnacle event for Collegiate and Post-Collegiate dancers!

 

Who is this event for?
This competition is primarily for anyone who started dancing in college or as an adult! We will be running Collegiate events for partnerships wherein both dancers are students, and Post-Collegiate events for partnerships wherein both dancers started dancing in college or as adults. The Open Championship division in each style will be open to all amateur competitors regardless of when they began dancing.

Which styles will be represented?
All four styles (International Ballroom & Latin, and American Smooth & Rhythm) will be represented, as well as designated Nightclub events.

Will there be a Team Match?
Yes! There will be Team Match shenanigans!

Do I need to compete at a qualifying event to attend?
We are not limiting entries based on qualifying events or previous placement results. As long as you qualify as a Collegiate or Post-Collegiate dancer, you are allowed to enter (with exceptions for the Open Champ Amateur divisions). The link to register as well as the rules and regulations regarding Collegiate / Post-Collegiate status will be posted under the "Rules & Regulations" tab at the top of this page.

Registration is open now! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.