By McKinsleigh Smith
The Utah Valley University Spirit Squad performed at the Universal Dance Association’s 2024 College Cheerleading and Dance Team National Championship January 12-14. Held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Disney World, their hip-hop team and jazz team placed in the top 3 of their respective categories. UVU was the only school to place in the top 3 in both categories.
The UVU hip-hop finished less than a point behind the University of Delaware, winning second place in Division I hip-hop. The UVU jazz team placed third.
“Our UVU Spirit Squad represented our university with incredible talent, inspiring routines, and tremendous class,” said Kati Marsing, UVU Spirit Squad assistant director in a press release. “Our teams have been working incredibly hard over the past six months to prepare for this level of competition. Their hard work paid off in big ways.”
You can watch the Utah Valley University Jazz performance from the competition below. Video courtesy of Universal Dance Association.
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