New Berlin West High School Pom Team Competes at NDA Nationals

Small Varsity Pom team takes the stage in Orlando, Florida

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The National Dance Alliance (NDA) Nationals are underway in Orlando, Florida, with competitions continuing through February 14, 2026. Among the teams vying for national titles is New Berlin West High School's Small Varsity Pom team, which performed in the prelims of the 2026 competition.

Why it matters

New Berlin West High School has a strong history of success in competitive dance, including being named 2X National Champions in Extra Small Pom and Hip Hop at the 2024 Contest of Champions. Their participation in the 2026 NDA Nationals builds on this established record and represents a significant opportunity for the team to further solidify their national standing.

The details

The NDA Nationals showcase 'the best talent in the cheerleading world,' attracting teams from across the United States. The event encompasses a variety of categories, including stunting, tumbling, and dance, with teams competing in disciplines such as jazz, hip hop, pom, and kick. New Berlin West High School's Pom team has a demonstrated history of success, including being named 2X National Champions in Extra Small Pom and Hip Hop at the 2024 Contest of Champions, as well as securing the title of 2024 WACPC (Wisconsin Association of Cheer/Pom Coaches) State Champions in D2 Hip Hop.

  • The NDA Nationals are underway in Orlando, Florida, with competitions continuing through February 14, 2026.
  • New Berlin West High School's Small Varsity Pom team performed in the prelims of the 2026 NDA Nationals competition.

The players

New Berlin West High School

A high school in New Berlin, Wisconsin, with a strong history of success in competitive dance, including being named 2X National Champions in Extra Small Pom and Hip Hop at the 2024 Contest of Champions.

National Dance Alliance (NDA)

An organization that hosts the NDA Nationals, an annual competition that showcases 'the best talent in the cheerleading world' and attracts teams from across the United States.

Hannah Chin

The head coach of the New Berlin West High School Pom team, who is the primary contact for potential sponsors.

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What they’re saying

“The NDA Nationals, as described by organizers, showcase 'the best talent in the cheerleading world,' attracting teams from across the United States.”

— NDA Organizers (newsdirectory3.com)

What’s next

The full schedule for the 2026 NDA Nationals will be released in the coming months, allowing participants and spectators to plan their attendance accordingly.

The takeaway

New Berlin West High School's participation in the 2026 NDA Nationals represents a culmination of months of training and preparation, and underscores the growing prominence of competitive dance within the American high school sports landscape.