Courtesy: Midland (Neb.) Athletics
Courtesy: Midland (Neb.) Athletics

2024 Nfinity Competitive Dance National Championship Performance Order Released

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the 12 qualifying teams for the 2024 Nfinity Competitive Dance National Championship, held at the George Gervin GameAbove Center in Ypsilanti, Mich. Hosted by the Ann Arbor Sports Commission, the event is in its eighth year and will be competed on March 29th and 30th.

 

Order Institution Qualification Method
1 Graceland University (Iowa) At-Large
2 Concordia University (Mich.) Host Berth
3 Viterbo University (Wis.) At-Large
4 Doane University (Neb.) At-Large
5 Grand View University (Iowa) At-Large
6 Aquinas College (Mich.) At-Large
7 University of St. Francis (Ill.) At-Large
8 Loyola University (La.) Southeast Grouping
9 St. Ambrose University (Iowa) Northeast Grouping
10 Baker University (Kan.) Midwest Grouping
11 Oklahoma City University Southwest Grouping
12 Midland University (Neb.) Northwest Grouping

 

The field includes one host berth, five automatic qualifiers and six at-large bids. The automatic qualifiers are determined by the winners of the regional grouping competitions which were won by Baker (Kan.), Loyola (La.), Midland (Neb.), Oklahoma City, and the reigning national champions St. Ambrose (Iowa).

Teams at the Competitive Cheer and Dance National Championships will be competing on a level playing field as regular season and qualifier scores are not taken into consideration during the championships. The NAIA is the only athletics association to offer a national championship in this sport.

For more information on the 2024 Nfinity NAIA Competitive Cheer and Dance Championships, Click HERE.