UC Stars Dance Undefeated: Regional Champions Again at Nexstar Dance Competition

UC Stars Dance is proud to celebrate another incredible weekend of competition success. Our competition company traveled to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, to compete at the Nexstar Dance Competition and returned home with outstanding placements, multiple first-place routines, and another major title.

Most exciting of all, UC Stars Dance was named SDA Regional Champion again, marking our third competition in a row as regional champions this season. Our dancers remain undefeated, a testament to their dedication, teamwork, and artistry on stage.

Nexstar Regional Champion – Senior Showcase Division

One of the highlights of the weekend was our Senior Small Group routine “Timbaland,” which earned 1st Place and the SDA Regional Champion title in the Showcase Senior division.

This powerful routine stood out among many talented studios and earned additional recognition with the Excellence in Entertainment Award, celebrating the dancers’ stage presence and performance quality.

Winning a Regional Champion title at Nexstar is one of the highest achievements at the competition, and our dancers delivered an unforgettable performance.

Nexstar Regional Champion- First Place Routine Highlights

UC Stars Dance had an incredible showing across multiple divisions. Several routines earned 1st place placements throughout the weekend:

Solo Division

• Wildflower – 1st Place Senior Showcase Solo

Small Group Division

• Room Where It Happens – 1st Place Teen Showcase Small Group

• Timbaland – 1st Place Senior Showcase Small Group & Regional Champion

Large Group Division

• Duvet – 1st Place Senior Showcase Large Group

Additional Top 10 Placements

UC Stars dancers also placed throughout the competition in highly competitive categories:

Solo Standouts

• Older – 2nd Place Senior Showcase Solo

• Blue Ocean Floor – 4th Place Senior Showcase Solo

• Girlfriend – 5th Place Senior Showcase Solo

• 2:00 AM – 2nd Place Teen Showcase Solo (out of 20 in division)

• Everything – Top 10 Teen Showcase Solo (out of 20 in division)

• Piece of the Pie – Top 10 Petite Showcase Solo

Duet / Trio

• Boogie Wonderland – 4th Place Junior Showcase Duet/Trio (out of 7 in division)

Teen/Senior Small Groups

• Hey Kids – Top 5 Teen Showcase Small Group

• SOS – Top 10 Teen Showcase Small Group

• The Warehouse – Top 10 Teen Showcase Small Group

• Hometown – 2nd Place Senior Showcase Small Group

• Summer Breeze – 3rd Place Senior Showcase Small Group

Junior Small Group

• Shut Up & Drive – Top 10 Junior Showcase Small Group

Three Competitions. Three Regional Championships.

This victory marks an incredible milestone for our competition company.

UC Stars Dance has now won Regional Champion titles at three consecutive competitions this season, remaining undefeated among some of the strongest studios in the region.

The success reflects the dancers’ commitment to their training, the creativity of our choreography team, and the support of our incredible UC Stars families.

About UC Stars Dance

Located in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, UC Stars Dance is a premier competition dance studio dedicated to developing strong, versatile performers. Our dancers train in multiple styles, including jazz, lyrical, contemporary, hip hop, pom, ballet, and acro, with opportunities to perform at competitions, showcases, community events, and professional stages.

Congratulations to all of our dancers on another incredible competition weekend. The work continues as we prepare for the next stage — and we can’t wait to see what the rest of the season holds.