NCDC 2025
Double the Nationals - Double the Fun!
The USA Dance National Collegiate DanceSport Championships are combined with the USA Dance National Ballroom DanceSport Championships. This lets you compete simultaneously for collegiate and adult titles!
Our Legendary Team Match
You know you’re in for a good time when it takes over two-minutes to get hundreds of competitors out of on-deck for the first round. Our unique format combines all styles and all levels in a fun and fair format. Don’t forget to tell your spectators to bring their ear plugs!
The College Package Offers More
No hard-entry limit. Dance one level of college events and the same level of adult age category.
Not enough? Earn qualifying status and compete in two an additional level of adult age category FREE.
You have the option to compete in two levels of college events and the same two levels of adult - this is twice as much dancing as your typical collegiate competition!
Qualifying is Easier than Ever
We’re always looking to improve the experience for our competitors. Check out some of the improvements we’re making this year!
College students do not need to qualify to participate at the USA Dance Nationals. Qualifying still provides benefits for those who want to take advantage!
Qualifying is per-person, not per couple. Partner switching is welcome!
Qualifying is Streamlined via a Points System
New This Year - Earn Qualifying Points at Sanctioned USA Dance College Events
Earn National Rankings
Fantastic Awards
Being a National Semi-finalist, Finalist, or Champion always looks good on your resume. Winners of the Team Match receive the USA Dance Collegiate Cup. Top Team Finalists will receive a certificate your team can frame and display on campus. We’ll provide a copy-file so your team members can make a copy to frame themselves!
Return of the new Parity-Formula
Participants receive more points for reaching the final compared to receiving callbacks. This means even smaller teams can compete toe-to-toe with larger teams in the overall rankings category.
Ranking Updates throughout each session
At multiple times throughout the event, we will provide an update on team rankings. Now teams can find out how they’re doing and how close they are to moving up the ladder!
Financial Assistance
If you want to be here, we want you to be here.
Workshops and Camps
We will continue to provide workshops throughout the event for free to college students. These will be held throughout the Saturday session. If you wind up with some downtime, be sure to hop into them!
