Oklahoma City Dance Team Aims for Third Straight Win

The Stars compete at the Thresher Invitational in North Newton, Kansas this weekend.

Feb. 4, 2026 at 2:23pm

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Oklahoma City's competitive dance team is heading to North Newton, Kansas this Saturday to compete at the Thresher Invitational. The Stars are looking to capture their third consecutive victory at the annual event.

Why it matters

Oklahoma City's dance team has emerged as a regional powerhouse, winning back-to-back titles at the Thresher Invitational. A third straight win would cement their status as one of the top competitive dance programs in the Midwest.

The details

The Stars' dance team has been training rigorously for the Thresher Invitational, which features teams from across Kansas and the surrounding states. They are expected to showcase a dynamic, high-energy routine that blends technical precision with creative choreography.

  • The Thresher Invitational takes place this Saturday, February 8, 2026.
  • Oklahoma City has won the event the past two years, in 2024 and 2025.

The players

Oklahoma City Stars

The competitive dance team from Oklahoma City University, a private university located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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What’s next

If the Stars win this weekend, they will have the opportunity to compete at the national championship tournament later this spring.

The takeaway

Oklahoma City's dance team has established itself as a regional powerhouse, and a third straight Thresher Invitational title would further cement their status as one of the top programs in the Midwest.