Mandi Maser Named 2026 NAIA Nfinity Competitive Dance Coach of the Year
After leading Concordia (Neb.) to the most successful season in program history, Head Coach Mandi Maser has been named the 2026 NAIA Nfinity Competitive Dance Coach of the Year.
TOPEKA, Kan. – St. Ambrose (Iowa) garnered the Red Banner for the fifth time in program history at the 10th Annual Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship, hosted by Visit Topeka. The event was held at the Stormont Vail Events Center and featured all 12 teams in the preliminary rounds on Friday, followed by the finals rounds on Saturday, the final day of the event.
The top three teams were separated by less than 0.33 points.
The Fighting Bees claimed their fifth Red Banner, which is the most in NAIA Dance championship history. They recorded a final score of 93.37, besting their 92.08 from last season, when they finished in second place.
Finals Point Totals
1. St. Ambrose (Iowa)- 93.37
2. Midland (Neb.)- 93.10
3. Viterbo (Wis.)- 93.04
4. Grand View (Iowa)- 90.01
5. Oklahoma City – 89.30
6. Doane (Neb.)- 86.59
7. Hope International (Calif.)- 84.64
8. Concordia (Neb.)- 84.26
9. Baker (Kan.)- 83.18
10. Loyola (La.)- 79.61
11. Aquinas (Mich.)- 79.27
12. Bethel (Kan.)- 78.72
After leading Concordia (Neb.) to the most successful season in program history, Head Coach Mandi Maser has been named the 2026 NAIA Nfinity Competitive Dance Coach of the Year.
The 2026 NAIA Competitive Dance All-America Teams have been announced, following the Tenth-Annual Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship.
The 10th Annual Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship, hosted by Visit Topeka, featured all 12 teams in the preliminary rounds on Friday, the first day of the event.
Qualifiers for the 2026 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship have been announced, showcasing 12 teams that will compete for the 2026 Red Banner at the Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, Kan.