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UDA - Chicagoland Dance Challenge

Universal Dance Association (UDA) · January 9, 2027 · IL

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Who’s Competing

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Gyms That Have Competed Here

Programs that brought teams to past editions of UDA - Chicagoland Dance Challenge— a sense of the field this event usually draws. Not a list of who has registered this year.

Based on 2023–2026 results

crown-point-high-school-il dance-force-studios-il dazzler-dance-company-il edge-all-stars eisenhower-high-school-il elkhorn-south-high-school-ne fearlessx-allstar-dance-team francis-howell-high-school-mo glenbrook-south-allstars-il gretna-east-high-school-ne karisma-dance-company-il lake-central-high-school-in lake-forest-high-school linn-mar-high-school-ia lm-premier-dance-in maine-south-high-school-il millard-south-high-school-ne mizzou-club-competitive-dance northside-college-prep-high-school-il northville-high-school-mi notre-dame-de-sion-high-school-il prairie-high-school-il purdue-university-northwest-in seton-high-school st-ursula-academy stevenson-high-school-il stoney-creek-high-school-mi studio-22 the-dance-warehouse-mn twisters-elite-il walter-payton-college-prep-academy westside-high-school bradley-university center-point-urbana-high-school club-h-all-stars dexter-high-school-mi fierce-x-dance-ky glenbrook-south-high-school-il gretna-high-school-ne iowa-city-west-high-school

How to Prepare

First time at this event, or new to cheer competitions? Here is what a typical competition day looks like and how to be ready for it.

Arrive Early

Plan to be at the venue 90 minutes to 2 hours before your first performance. Check-in, bag checks, and parking all back up on a busy competition morning.

What to Bring

Full uniform, competition bow, and mat shoes, plus a backup hair kit. Pack water, snacks, phone chargers, and cash or card for admission, programs, and photos.

Warm-Up & Practice Floor

Teams get timed stretch and warm-up rotations before taking the mat. Athletes report to their coach on the block schedule — warm-up areas are usually closed to spectators.

For Spectators

Most events charge admission at the door, often cash-only, and many require booking through official event housing. Give yourself time to park; pro cameras and flash are typically restricted.

Where Results Post

Awards are announced at the end of each session or day. Official scores post to the producer afterward — and we mirror the full standings on this page once they are published.

Travel & Logistics

Where to Stay

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Weekend at a Glance

Dates	Sat, Jan 9, 2027
Plan Ahead	Arrive Friday evening · Confirm hotel / housing · Pack uniform, bows & mat shoes · Check the performance schedule when posted
Quick Links	Directions What to Pack First Competition Guide

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