NORTH ANDOVER, MASS - The Merrimack College Dance Team attended the National Dance Alliance camp this past weekend on the campus of Bryant University in preparation for the 2026-2027 season to compete for a bid to College Nationals in April 2027.
The team competed in both the Game Day and Team Performance divisions in addition to being evaluated by staff and accumulating points during technique classes, choreography sessions and team building exercises. The Merrimack Dance Team won the Division I Team Performance Division, was voted "Most Collegiate" by camp staff based on their school spirit, professionalism, sportsmanship, leadership, integrity and overall execution of camp material. The team also claimed the title of "Best All Around Team", earning the most cumulative points throughout the weekend and securing a Gold Paid Bid to Nationals in Daytona Beach.
The weekend wrapped up with five athletes being recognized as All-Americans, including senior captains
Charlotte Palma and
Sophie Smith, junior captain
Summer Clough, as well as junior
Olivia LaBranche and sophomore
Sadie Mitchell.
The Merrimack College Dance Team attended camp alongside a mix of NCAA D1, D2 and D3 schools, including Northeastern University, Providence College, Bryant University, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Syracuse University, Sacred Heart University, Army West Point, and the University of Maine.
