Mount Notre Dame Dance Team Wins Big at National Championships

The squad earned top-four finishes in all three of their routines at the UDA National Dance Team Championships.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Mount Notre Dame Varsity Dance Team made school history at the UDA National Dance Team Championships in Orlando, Florida, earning a top-four finish in the nation in all three of their routines: Jazz, Game Day, and Pom. The team's junior dancer, who suffered a season-ending injury just as the season began, was praised for her incredible spirit and positivity that contributed to the team's success.

Why it matters

The Mount Notre Dame dance team's accomplishments at the national championships showcase the dedication, teamwork, and resilience of the squad, as well as the positive impact of their injured teammate's unwavering support and enthusiasm. This achievement highlights the growth and development of the school's dance program and the strength of the 'Mount Notre Dame dance family'.

The details

The Mount Notre Dame Varsity Dance Team earned a third-place bronze medal in the Jazz routine, a fourth-place finish in the school's first-ever Game Day routine, and a fourth-place finish in the Pom routine at the UDA National Dance Team Championships. The team's junior dancer, who suffered a season-ending injury at the start of the season, was praised by her assistant coach for her incredible spirit and positivity, which contributed to the team's success.

  • The UDA National Dance Team Championships took place from January 30 to February 1, 2026.
  • The Mount Notre Dame Varsity Dance Team made school history with their top-four finishes in all three of their routines.

The players

Mount Notre Dame Varsity Dance Team

The varsity dance team from Mount Notre Dame High School, which earned top-four finishes in all three of their routines at the UDA National Dance Team Championships.

Morgan Quatman

The assistant coach of the Mount Notre Dame Varsity Dance Team, who praised the team's injured junior dancer for her incredible spirit and positivity.

Tara Koch

A parent of a Mount Notre Dame Varsity Dance Team member, who wrote about the team's accomplishments and the strong 'Mount Notre Dame dance family'.

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What they’re saying

“There's no doubt that her incredible spirit and positivity contributed to the team finishing the top four in the nation in all three of their routines at the Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championships in Orlando, Jan 30-Feb 1. She is an inspiration to the entire team.”

— Morgan Quatman, Assistant Coach (cincinnati.com)

“We are so incredibly proud of these 15 dancers. It has been a season to remember, and we have overcome many obstacles to get to where we are today. We have the best coaches who love our girls as their own, and an amazing Dance family who stood out in the cold in Florida, freezing to do welcome tunnels for our girls as they arrived off the bus. This is more than a dance program; it is a Mount Notre Dame dance family!”

— Tara Koch, Parent (cincinnati.com)

What’s next

The Mount Notre Dame Varsity Dance Team will continue to build on their success and prepare for future competitions.

The takeaway

The Mount Notre Dame Varsity Dance Team's impressive performance at the national championships showcases the power of teamwork, dedication, and unwavering support, even in the face of adversity. Their achievements inspire the local community and highlight the growth and strength of the school's dance program.