DANCE TEAM
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NEWS AND RESULTS
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2/21/26 - USA Collegiate Dance Championships
The UC San Diego Dance Team recently returned from USA Collegiate Dance Championships in Anaheim, California, proudly representing UC San Diego in Division I Pom and Division I Jazz. Both of their routines advanced to Day 2 of the competition, the only Division I program at the competition to do this for both Pom and Jazz.
The team is especially proud to share that both of their routines placed in the Top 3, the first time the program is bringing home two podium finishes. Their Jazz routine placed 2nd and their Pom routine placed 3rd, tying program bests, even after a year of not competing!
USA Collegiate Championships was an amazing experience that challenged the Tritons, and showed them the amazing results that occur with dedication and effort. This competition marks a turning point for the program as they continue to grow and expand into their next season. They’re incredibly proud to close the season in this monumental way, and bring back their accomplishments to San Diego!
1/16/26 - UDA Collegiate Dance Nationals
The UC San Diego Dance Team recently returned from UDA Nationals in Orlando, Florida, proudly representing UC San Diego in Division I Pom and Division I Jazz. Competing against top collegiate programs from across the country, the team showcased months of hard work and dedication on the national stage.
This year marked a major milestone for the program, as it was their first return to UDA Nationals after a year away. Being back on this stage was especially meaningful and monumental for the Tritons, reflecting the resilience, growth, and commitment built over the past year. The team is especially proud to share that their Division I Jazz routine advanced to the Semifinals, an exciting achievement and a strong indicator of their progress.
UDA Nationals was an unforgettable experience that challenged the Tritons, pushed them to grow, and left the team feeling deeply inspired and motivated. They’re incredibly proud of how far they’ve come and are excited to continue building from this experience as they move forward in their season!
2/8-11/24 - USA Collegiate Dance Championships
This event was our second dance nationals competition of the year held in Anaheim. We commuted in private cars the morning of the competition on Saturday, and arrived to the hotel to unpack, get settled, and get ready in the hotel rooms. Once we were competition ready, we were able to walk to the competition area, warmup, and compete both of our routines late that night. We walked back to our hotel after
competing that night, talked about our results together as a team, then went to sleep. Following day, we got competition ready and competed our two routines for the second and last time and waited for the awards. WE were acknowledged by so many teams with words of kindess.
The biggest highlight was when we made UCSD Dance Team history by achieving the win of 2nd place for the first time as a D1 UCSD dance team four our jazz piece. Our whole team was holding ahnds and praying before the award was announced and given, as we yelled, cried, and smiled for joy. The feeling of accomplishment with the entire team was the best feeling for this event.
1/11-15/24 - UDA Nationals Competition
UDA Nationals was a great experience for the team to continue to have while representing the school, especially as a D1 athlete. Flights were a little stressful as they were cancelled and we had to rearrange for them the day before we had to be there, but it was handled. The rooms were easily accessible in the resort with the other teams, and we were able to stay near other teams as well. Competition went well, as we had prepared as much as we can for multiple months beforehand. It was devastating to not make it pass the first round (prelims) for pom, and we were only able to perform it once. However, we did all portray and discuss that we had done the best we could, and hope to do better the following year. WE were able to make semi-finals for Jazz, and also provided a great performance and with all the effort and confidence the team can give. We were also given the opportunity to attend the World Disney Theme Parks and do some team bonding.
One of the biggest highlights was being recognized by other teams and coaches as the UCSD dance team who competes nationally and has done previously well. Another great highlight and opportunity was sitting with the team altogether and being able to watch the other finalist teams perform, since we all have the same passion for dance. Of course, the last highlight would be enjoying and having fun at the World Disney Theme parks.
