We ordinarily only send one major update weekly, but we have two big items to include today. We're Included in this issue are the results of the 2026 Dance Ensemble Competition held Friday and Saturday, February 6-7 at Huff Concert Hall on the campus of Methodist University. In addition, we've updated Scholastic Cup and Challenge Cup points on our website, which is current as of today. Please reach out if you have questions or need anything!

Is everyone staying warm? With SO many competitions approaching, Scholastic Directors and Principals should ensure that everyone at your school is in tune to upcoming deadlines and events. While individual registered coaches may be receiving more detailed information, this issue will include key updates that you may also need to know. When in doubt, you can use the Registration Checker to see which competitions your school is registered for. If you have a moment, consider

We have some exciting news today concerning Methodist University's Title Sponsorship of our Dance Ensemble and Art Showcase competitions! Please read the full announcement below. We are also unveiling the topic and categories for this year's MS Forensics competition. Weekly updates include a final nudge for the Twelve, the Virtual Quiz Bowl Game of the Week sponsored by ZeeCraft, and other competition updates.

The North Carolina Scholastic Dance Festival was held January 31-February 1 at Atkins High School in Winston-Salem. Middle School State Champion Arendell Parrott Academy is pictured above. Final results are shown below. HIGH SCHOOL Top three in each division plus all Superior or better ratings noted below. Dance Team 1 - North Lincoln - Superior 2 - Arendell Parrott Academy - Superior 3 - Myers Park Hip-Hop - Small Ensemble 1 - Willaim A Hough 2 - Myers Park 3 - Atkins HS Hip

The North Carolina Scholastic Dance Festival was held February 9-10 at Triton High School in Erwin. State Champion Jack Britt High School...

The North Carolina Scholastic Dance Festival was held February 10-11 at Northwest Guilford High School. State Champion Durham School of...

The North Carolina Scholastic Dance Festival presented by UNC Greensboro College of Visual and Performing Arts was held February 4-5 in...

The Metrographics Printing North Carolina Scholastic Dance Festival was held February 8 at Cox Mill High School and February 15 at Durham...

Northwest School of the Arts - Middle School The North Carolina Scholastic Dance Festival was held February 9 at Northwest Guilford High...

Durham School of the Arts The North Carolina Scholastic Dance Festival was held February 17 at Durham School of the Arts. 22 schools...

Hillside High School Hip-Hop Ensemble The State Finals of the NC Dance Ensemble Competition were held December 3 at Hillside High School...

With all three Regional Competitions complete, we are thrilled to announce our Regional Champions and all schools advancing to the State...

On December 5, 30 middle and high school ensembles competed in the first ever State Final of the NCASA NC Dance Ensemble Competition...