UVU Ballroom Dance Team Takes 1st Place at World Culture Dance Competition

UVU Team - 2025 World Culture Dance Champions. Photo: Courtesy of Utah Valley University

OREM, Utah — The Utah Valley University (UVU) Ballroom Dance Team showcased their world-class talent at the prestigious World Culture Dance Competition in Los Angeles on April 5, earning first place. UVU, which offers certificates up to master’s degrees competed against ten top collegiate dance teams including teams from Stanford University; San Diego State University; University of California, Los Angeles; and University of California, San Diego.

UVU dancers win with a Latin-medley

UVU’s dancers wowed the judges and audience with a Latin-medley set to a high energy remix of classic 80’s favorites, reinforcing UVU’s reputation as a powerhouse in collegiate ballroom dance. UVU Ballroom Dance Director Tara Boyd praised the team’s achievement, stating, “We are incredibly proud of the UVU Ballroom Team and all the hard work they put in this weekend. We were up against some tough competition, and we’re grateful for the chance to showcase our skills alongside some of the best collegiate teams in the nation.”

Courtney Davis, Dean of the School of the Arts, also expressed her pride in the team’s accomplishments, saying, “The UVU Ballroom Dance Team continues to captivate us with their exceptional dedication and talent. Their first-place victory at the World Culture Dance Competition stands as a shining testament to their relentless hard work and the remarkable educational opportunities available at UVU. We take immense pride in their accomplishments and in the remarkable way our students have represented the School of the Arts on the global stage.”

Dance Team presents local performances

Fans of the UVU Ballroom Dance Team will have the opportunity to experience the energy of their performance live at their upcoming showcase on April 18 & 19 at the UVU Noorda Center for the Performing Arts. For tickets and more information about the showcase, visit the UVU ticketing page.