2026 updates & faq’s TO know

CHOOSE your CIRCUIT!

  • CHALLENGE CIRcUIT - Traditional Contest Format with Overall & Classification Grand Champions awarded for Jr.High/ms, HS jv, HS varsity Spectrum I/ii Teams & Officers for 3 Top Routine Scores

  • CHAMPION CIRCUIT - SPIRIT STYLE CHAMPIONSHIP Contest Format PERFORMED ON MARLEY FLOOR, AWARDING Category Champions for jr.high/ms, hs JV, HS VARSITY, Studio/ALL STAR and COLLEGIATE teams WITH BLOCK SCHEDULING. TRADITIONAL CHALLENGE CONTEST FORMAT OFFERED AS WELL FOR THE SPACE CITY, STATE & NATIONAL LOCATIONS ONLY - BEST OF BOTH WORLDS!

  • CONTINUING THE POPULAR OPTION OF AN EARLY NATIONALS EVENT DATE OF MARCH 7! register early - sells out quickly!

    • THE NATIONAL DANCE CHALLENGE & CHAMPIONSHIP WILL BE HELD AT THE BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS OF TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY

    • BOTH THE TRADITIONAL CHALLENGE & CHAMPIONSHIP CONTEST FORMATS WILL BE OFFERED AT THIS EVENT FOR A ONE-OF-A-KIND NATIONALS!

  • UPDATED SCORE SHEET POINT STRUCTURE PERCENTAGES

  • MORE DEFINITIVE SKILL PARAMETERS FOR SPECTRUM I TEAMS WILL BE UPDATED SOON!

  • NEW: PROP/BACKDROP INFORMATION SUBMISSION

  • MUSIC, FACILITY AGREEMENT AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE APPLICATION DEADLINES HAVE BEEN MOVED UP TO 4 WEEKS PRIOR

  • NO DANCER PARTICIPANT FEE - HOST SCHOOL FACILITY FEE ONLY

  • EARLY BIRD registration DISCOUNT IF PAID BY DECEMBER 15, 2025

  • Directors receive complete tally of entire competition results

  • directors receive our exclusive adjudicator combined audio/video commentary critiques

  • Experience the BEST in Adjudication - our Panel of Judges are held to the highest level of integrity and ARE KNOWN FOR THEIR HELPFUL, INSIGHTFUL AND PROFESSIONAL COMMENTARY

  • Team & Officer Performances are scheduled in category to keep scoring consistent

  • Our Team provides the most Organized, Fair and Time Efficient Contest in the industry

  • Our Team is known for and committed to providing the highest level of professionalism, courtesy and customer service!

  • entry DEADLINE - 4 WEEKS PRIOR TO CONTEST DATE

  • spectator ONLINE ticketing opens MID JANUARY 1 FOR 2026 SEASON

  • Select any Circuit Date for each Contest to see Specific Event Details regarding Performance Schedules, Performance Space, Maps, Dining Options, Curtain Specs, Facility Agreement and Spectator Information

Friday performances may be added if necessary for any Contest at Capacity

We are grateful for our supportive Host Facilitators!

 
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