Competitive Dance headlines
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Mandi Maser Named 2026 NAIA Nfinity Competitive Dance Coach of the Year
April 29, 2026After 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. -
2026 NAIA Competitive Dance All-Americans, Sydnie Offermann Tabbed Competitive Dancer of the Year
April 02, 2026The 2026 NAIA Competitive Dance All-America Teams have been announced, following the Tenth-Annual Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship.
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Fighting Bees Claim Program's Fifth Red Banner at Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship
March 28, 2026St. 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.
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St. Ambrose Sets the Pace After Preliminary Round of 2026 Nfinity NAIA Dance National Championship
March 27, 2026The 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.
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Field Finalized for 2026 NAIA Competitive Dance Championship in Topeka
March 16, 2026Qualifiers 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.
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3,143 Winter Sport NAIA Scholar-Athletes
February 24, 2026
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Sibbald Named 2025 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance Coach of the Year, Marking Back-to-Back COY Awards for Midland (Neb.) Head Coach
April 24, 2025Erin Sibbald, head coach of 2025 NAIA Competitive Dance National Champion Midland (Neb.), is the 2025 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance Coach of the Year, earning the award in back-to-back seasons after earning the nod, as well, in 2024.
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2025 NAIA Competitive Dance All-Americans
April 03, 2025The 2025 NAIA Competitive Dance All-America Teams have been announced, following the Ninth-Annual 2025 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship. Sara Gundacker and Josie Kaffenberger, both of St. Ambrose (Iowa), are the 2025 NAIA Competitive Co-Dancers of the Year. For Kaffenberger, 2025 marks back-to-back Dancer of the Year designations, after claiming the honor by herself in 2024.
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Midland (Neb.) Claims 2025 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship
March 29, 2025Midland (Neb.) claimed its third Red Banner in program history and first since 2017.
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Midland (Neb.) Posts Highest Preliminary Score to Open 2025 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance Championship
March 28, 2025The 2025 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship saw all 12 qualifying teams lay down preliminary scores Friday evening.
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2025 Nfinity NAIA Cheer & Dance National Championships Get Underway Friday in Ypsilanti
March 27, 2025The 2024-25 NAIA winter championships season concludes, Friday and Saturday in Ypsilanti, Mich., as 27 teams – 12 dance and 15 cheer – converge on the George Gervin GameAbove Center, in search of a pair of Red Banners in the 2025 Nfinity NAIA Cheer & Dance National Championships.
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2025 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship Qualifiers Unveiled
March 17, 2025Qualifiers for the 2025 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship have been announced, 12 teams that will compete for the 2025 Red Banner at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Mich.
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2025 NAIA Winter Sport Daktronics Scholar-Athletes
February 19, 2025
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NAIA Announces Host Site for 2026 and 2027 Cheer and Dance National Championships
November 07, 2024The NAIA has selected Stormont Vail Events Center in Topeka, Kansas, along with Visit Topeka and Baker University (Kan.), as hosts for the 2026 and 2027 NAIA Cheer and Dance National Championships.
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Sibbald Selected as 2024 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance Coach of the Year
April 25, 2024She was selected by her coaching peers after guiding the Warriors to back-to-back second place finishes.
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2023-24 NAIA Competitive Dance All-Americans and Dancer of the Year
April 04, 2024The Dancer of the Year and 83 student-athletes are recognized across the First, Second, and Third Teams.
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St. Ambrose (Iowa) Wins Fourth Red Banner Since 2018
March 30, 2024The Bees win back-to-back championships.
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Day One Recap of 2024 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship
March 29, 2024The Bees are the only team to score in the 90's of the preliminary round.
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2024 Daktronics NAIA Competitive Dance Scholar-Athletes Released
March 28, 2024The NAIA released the 2024 Daktronics NAIA Competitive Dance Scholar-Athletes on Thursday.
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2024 Nfinity Competitive Dance National Championship Performance Order Released
March 20, 2024The National Office has published the order of the 15 teams for the preliminary round of the NAIA National Championships.
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2024 Nfinity Competitive Dance National Championship Qualifiers Announced
March 18, 2024The five automatic qualifiers, one host berth, and six at-large selections have been released by the National Office.
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NAIA Announces Partnership with Nfinity Athletic
August 08, 2023Nfinity Athletic to become ‘Official Cheer & Dance Apparel Provider’
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Horton Named NAIA Dance Coach of the Year
April 26, 2023Stacie Horton of Grand View (Iowa) is recognized as the NAIA Competitive Dance Coach of the Year.
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2023 NAIA Competitive Dance All-America Teams Announced
March 13, 2023Makayla Messaris of Oklahoma City and Nyah Brooks from Viterbo (Wis.) are named Co-Dancer of the year.
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St. Ambrose (Iowa) Wins Historic Third Red Banner with Highest Ever Score
March 11, 2023The Bees accomplished the historic feat in style by posting the highest-ever overall score at nationals with 93.40 points
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2023 Competitive Dance National Championship Performance Order
March 01, 2023The performance order for the 2023 Competitive Dance National Championship has been released by the NAIA.
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2023 Competitive Dance National Championship Qualifiers Announced
February 27, 2023The NAIA has announced the 12 qualifying teams for the 2023 Competitive Dance National Championship.
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NAIA Partners with CheerSounds
October 13, 2022CheerSounds to become Official Music Provider of Cheer & Dance Championships
