By Patty Hullett
For the Daily Light
Since 1996, cheer and dance teams from top universities throughout the country have gathered in Daytona Beach, Florida, to compete for the national title and coveted golden trophy.
After a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, the event returned to the Ocean Center and Daytona Beach Bandshell April 7-11, marking 40 years of competition and 25 years in the city of Daytona Beach.
Texas colleges were well represented at the recent National Dance Alliance (NDA)
contests. In particular, four Ellis County young ladies were included in that elite group of national champions: three former Ennis High School Lionettes and one of the Midlothian Heritage Belles.
Apr 7, 2021 5:43 AM Daytona Beach, FL - An event that s taken place in Daytona Beach since 1996 gets underway today (April 7) at the Ocean Center and the Bandshell in Daytona Beach. The 2021 NCA & NDA College Nationals get underway at 8 a.m. today and every day through Sunday. The competition is open to the public and tickets are $10 each and they can only be purchased online at nca.varsity.com/College/Nationals. CDC guidelines will be in effect and masks or face coverings are required. From a press release issued by Volusia County Community Information: Since 1996, cheer and dance teams from top universities throughout the county have gathered in Daytona Beach to compete for the national title and coveted golden trophy. After a hiatus in 2020 due to the pandemic, the event returns to the Ocean Center and Daytona Beach Bandshell April 7 through 11, marking 40 years of competition and 25 years in Daytona Beach.“Twenty-five years ago, our annual championship took pla