Ocean Center and Daytona Beach Bandshell to Host the Premier Collegiate Cheer and Dance Competition in the World on April 8-12
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The NCA & NDA Collegiate Cheer and Dance Championship, produced by the National Cheerleaders Association and National Dance Alliance, celebrates its 30th year in Daytona Beach from April 8-12. Varsity Spirit – a division of Varsity Brands and a leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps, competitions, and yearbooks – will be hosting the collegiate cheer and dance competition at the Ocean Center and the Daytona Beach Bandshell.
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