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.