Oklahoma City Stars Place Fifth at NAIA Dance Nationals

The Stars' competitive dance team finished in the top five at the national championships.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 1:34am

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The Oklahoma City Stars competitive dance team placed fifth at the NAIA Competitive Dance National Championships on Saturday. The Stars, representing Oklahoma City University, were one of the top teams in the country competing at the annual national event.

Why it matters

Competitive dance has become an increasingly popular collegiate sport, with the NAIA hosting a national championship event that showcases the best dance teams from small and mid-sized universities across the United States. Oklahoma City University's strong finish at the national level highlights the strength of their dance program and the university's commitment to providing opportunities for student-athletes to compete at the highest levels.

The details

The Oklahoma City Stars dance team competed against other top NAIA programs from across the country at the national championships, which were held in Daytona Beach, Florida. The Stars' fifth-place finish was the result of a strong overall performance that showcased their technical skills, choreography, and team unity.

  • The NAIA Competitive Dance National Championships took place on Saturday, March 29, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma City Stars

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

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The takeaway

Oklahoma City University's strong showing at the NAIA Competitive Dance National Championships demonstrates the growing popularity and competitiveness of collegiate dance as a sport, and highlights the university's commitment to providing its students with opportunities to excel at the highest levels of athletic competition.