The nation’s top Division II dance team programs are preparing to take the floor at the 2026 National Dance Team Championship DII, January 30-February 1! With national titles on the line and months of preparation behind them, teams will arrive ready to showcase precision, power, and performance on one of dance’s biggest stages.

From returning contenders to rising programs looking to make history, this year’s championship promises high-level competition across every style and division.

Established Programs Look To Hold The Top Spot

The Division II landscape is filled with programs that have built reputations on consistency and competitive excellence. As the championship approaches, returning finalists enter with the pressure of expectation—and the experience to handle it. Here are teams to keep an eye on:

• Teurlings Catholic High School: 2025 Small Varsity DII Hip Hop Champions
• Our Lady Of Lourdes Academy: 2025 Large Varsity DII Hip Hop Champions
• St. Brendan High School: 2025 Small Varsity DII Jazz Champions
• St. Thomas More Catholic School: 2025 Large Varsity DII Jazz Champions
• Seton High School: 2025 Small Varsity DII Pom Champions
• St. Thomas More Catholic School: 2025 Large Varsity DII Pom Champions
• Mountain Brook High School: 2025 Large Varsity DII Kick Champions

Game Day Live Division

Check out some of the schools that plan to unitize their cheer team, dance team, and  band to create an authentic game-day atmosphere on the nationals floor!

• Bishop Amat High School 
• Goodpasture High School
• New Hope High School 
• Oxford High School 

Style, Energy, And Identity Take Center Stage

From jazz and hip hop to pom and kick, Division II programs bring unique identities and energy to the floor. This year’s championship will highlight creative choreography, musicality, and performance styles that reflect each team’s energy while meeting the highest technical standards.

Teams that can combine style with precision will stand out as the competition unfolds. Let's take a walk down memory lane with the Top 10 Most-Watch Routines In 2025!

A Championship Moment For High School Dance Teams

For these dance teams, Nationals represents more than a title— it’s where preparation meets opportunity, where performances become memories, and where the next chapter of high school dance history will be written. We can't wait to see what this year's championship has in store!

Watch Every Must-See Moment LIVE

The 2026 National Dance Team Championship DII will stream LIVE on Varsity TV. Catch these incredible programs—and so much more—January 30 to February 1!

2026 Results: National Dance Team Championship DII

Results for the 2026 National Dance Team Championship DII can be found here once they become available.

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