It's time to head back to Ocean City, Maryland for the 2024 American Cheer & Dance Academy Reach the Beach Nationals & Dance Grand Nationals. It might be February in Maryland, but there’s no doubt the ocean breeze and the beach music and décor will make it feel like summertime at the shore! Be sure to keep an eye out for Surfy the Spirit Shark!

The entertainment is always top notch when it comes to Champion Cheer & Dance Grand Nationals! The cheer portion of the Champion Cheer and Dance Grand Nationals took place December 2-3, 2023 with results that can be found here. Now it's time to turn the page to the Dance Nationals where teams are set to take the stage on January 6, 2024 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. There are plenty of exciting opportunities on the line for dancers as bids will be awarded to The Dance Worlds and The Dance Summit. There will also be Golden Tickets awarded to The U.S. Finals. Last season, the Senior Contemporary/Lyrical division put on a spectacular show at the 2023 Champion Cheer & Dance Grand Nationals. Let's take a look back at the three teams in the 2023 division.