NORTHEAST NATIONALS

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HERSHEY LODGE

JULY 12-16, 2027

HERSHEY, PA

MORE THAN A COMPETITION

Nationals is the pinnacle of your season - and it should feel like it. Our nationals week is a celebration of all your hard work, creativity and determination each season. We provide a FULL week of educational, connective and fun opportunities to all attendees (including parents and siblings) with NO activity or additional fees. You read that right - everything is included in your registration!

ACTIVITIES

Convention classes, contests, opening number, parent dance, dance parties and more - all at no additional charge!

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Dad battle, parent dance, and dance parties with the siblings make for an action-packed and fun week for all.

THE BATTLE

End the week with a fierce best-of-the-best competition where ALL routines are eligible for selection. No more scorecards - it's all about who leaves it all on the competition stage.

CONNECTION & INSPIRATION

Opportunities to connect with other studios and create relationships that go beyond the competition space.

STAFF THAT CELEBRATE YOU

Our incredible team loves to celebrate what only you can bring to the stage! All week long - we're cheering you on.

ENHANCED TITLE COMPETITION

An onstage interview, and special convention class to determine who holds the National Title.

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2026 EVENT INFORMATION

the battle

SOLO, DUO, TRIO BATTLE CATEGORIES

11 & UNDER SOLOS
12 & OVER SOLOS
11 & UNDER DUO/TRIOS
12 & OVER DUO/TRIOS

GROUP BATTLE CATEGORIES

11 & UNDER SMALL GROUPS
12 & OVER SMALL GROUPS
11 & UNDER LARGE GROUPS
12 & OVER LARGE GROUPS
LINES, PRODUCTIONS & MINI-MUSICALS

The purpose of the Battle is to allow high-scoring, judge-selected routines from the competition to cheer each other on and compete head to head in a super-hyped environment for the pride of winning the Inferno Battle Cup. The battle is purely for fun and has no bearing on final awards results including Grand Champion Awards. Battle routines are not scored again.

Battle is about who brings their energy, their passion, their artistry and leaves it all on the competition floor.

BATTLE WINNERS RECEIVE THE INFERNO BATTLE CUP.

BATTLE ROUTINE SELECTION:

Routines invited to battle are selected by judges.
Not all high score winners will be invited.
Any routines which place in high score overalls may be invited to battle.
All routines are eligible for battle (all levels and ages are eligible)

BATTLE INVITATIONS AND SCHEDULE WILL BE ANNOUNCED THROUGHOUT THE WEEK (ONCE ALL IN A BATTLE CATEGORY HAVE COMPETED).