NationalsInfo & Schedule

Info & Schedule

July 6–10, 2026Crystal Springs Resort · Hamburg, NJ

Plan your week

Five days at Nationals

This framework shows the event flow. Exact competition times, workshops, awards, and activities remain subject to the approved 2026 schedule.

01

Monday

July 6

Studio Spirit Day

Show your studio spirit! The team with the best studio spirit will be awarded the National Spirit Champion 2026.

  • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    12 & Under Solos / Duet-Trios
  • 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    12 & Under Workshops
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Opening Number Rehearsal
  • 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
    Teacher Welcome Party

    Upstairs through the restaurant, in the back room.

02

Tuesday

July 7

OSA Gold Day

Think gold chains and hoop earrings — all that glitters must be in OSA gold!

  • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    13 & Over Solos / Duet-Trios
  • 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    13 & Over Workshops
  • 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Opening Number Rehearsal
03

Wednesday

July 8

Retro Night

Big hair, bobby socks, flowers in your hair — we don't care what decade you choose. Bring your best to Trivia Night and win some prizes!

  • 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Groups, Lines & Productions — All Ages
  • 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
    Opening Number Rehearsal
  • 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Trivia Night

    Located in the auditorium on the main stage. Games, prizes, and more — don't miss it!

04

Thursday

July 9

Bring Your Bling Day

Bling it all! Sparkle and shine all day long — the more sparkle, the better.

  • 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Groups, Lines & Productions — All Ages (cont.)
  • 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Title Interviews & Judges Meet and Greet
  • 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Opening Number Rehearsal
  • 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Sweet Treats Dance Party

    Main ballroom — all are welcome. Dance the night away and enjoy a sweet treat to close out Nationals week!

05

Friday

July 10

Times tentative
  • 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM
    Title Performances & Crowning

    A 30-minute intermission will take place between the final dance and awards.

  • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Challenge of Champions & Parent Dance-Off

    The highest-scoring Small Group, Large Group, and Line/Production from each studio in Advanced and Intermediate/Novice levels are invited back to recompete. Each studio may enter one routine of its choice. Parents: be ready to dance immediately after the final Challenge routine!

  • 5:00 PM
    Awards Gala

Before you arrive

Your Nationals preparation hub

Approved documents and event links can be connected here without changing the page structure.

Event status

Nationals information at a glance

Event dates
July 6–10, 2026
Hotel booking
Book via Crystal Springs Resort
Schedule
Download 2026 schedule outline
Livestream
Event link will appear when confirmed

The season finale

One stage remains.

July 6–10, 2026  ·  Crystal Springs Resort

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