https://www.msidemustangs.com en-us https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2025-26/releases/20260307qm3zmy ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The Great Plains Athletic Conference hosted its 2026 Dance Championship at Northwestern today, pitting the league’s nine teams against each other for an automatic pass to the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Dance National Championship. The conference also unveiled its 2026 all-conference selections, placing Emma Anderson, Cali Cooper, and Hannah Dillehay on its first and second all-conference teams. Sat, 07 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2025-26/releases/20260307qm3zmy https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2025-26/releases/20260224np5bwq KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its winter edition of Daktronics Scholar-Athletes, listing two Morningside Dance team members as recipients of the honor. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2025-26/releases/20260224np5bwq https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2025-26/releases/20260214rlqa2r ORANGE CITY, Iowa – The Morningside dance team has shown that it intends to be competitive with two weeks and one competition left in the regular season, taking second place overall in the Northwestern College Invite. Fri, 13 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2025-26/releases/20260214rlqa2r https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2025-26/releases/20260115hs50qo SIOUX CITY, Iowa — The Morningside University dance team was picked third Thursday in the preseason Great Plains Athletic Conference coaches’ poll. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2025-26/releases/20260115hs50qo https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250915suf4m3 KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated its annual National Awards Day today, announcing national awards recipients, the next hall of fame class, and the scholar teams for the 2024-25 academic year.  Mon, 15 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250915suf4m3 https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250617o33v1n GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators released its Academic All-District Team for its women’s at-large grouping today, placing six athletes on the list while representing bowling, cheer, dance, and golf. Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2024-25/releases/20250617o33v1n https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250403nfdss1 KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics released its All-America list for dance this morning, naming four Mustangs to the honors list. Thu, 03 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250403nfdss1 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250329qjstkc YPSILANTI, MICH. – Two rounds of competition determined the 2025 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Dance National Champion this weekend on the campus of Eastern Michigan. Morningside, who joined the field as an at-large selection this year, finished ninth in the field, which consisted of the top 12 programs in the country. Sat, 29 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250329qjstkc https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250317vfbvcj KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics revealed its qualifying fields for the 2025 NAIA Competitive Dance National Championship tonight, adding two competition dates to the Mustangs’ schedule for the eighth time. Mon, 17 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250317vfbvcj https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250311o3itil SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The Great Plains Athletic Conference formally announced its all-conference teams for dance today, reiterating the awards that were announced at the GPAC Championship last Friday in Seward, Neb. Four Mustangs earned honors, submitting a recorded audition to a panel of judges. Tue, 11 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250311o3itil https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250307xh4yvp SEWARD, NEB. – Morningside had a strong showing at this year’s Great Plains Athletic Conference Dance Championship, posting its two best scores of the year to take third place. The total score for the Mustangs was 88.52 points, combining both preliminary round and final round scores. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250307xh4yvp https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250223krh3rj SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – Morningside continued to perfect its dance routine as it competed in the Dordt Cheer and Dance Invite this weekend. Sat, 22 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250223krh3rj https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250219mgqw2q KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for dance, releasing this year's list alongside the other winter sports. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250219mgqw2q https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/202502160kxqd7 ORANGE CITY, IOWA – The Mustangs posted a pair of 82 point plus scores this weekend as the dance team competed in both days of the the Northwestern College Invitational. Morningside placed fourth in both days of competition, landing above the halfway mark of the nine-team field. Sat, 15 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/202502160kxqd7 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250208tdzr4k SEWARD, NEB. – Morningside’s day at Concordia pitted it against some of the nation’s top teams, as Oklahoma City and Viterbo were the Mustangs’ pairings. Morningside took second in both duals, posting an 83.8 in its first performance and the highest score of its season, an 84.85, against Viterbo. Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250208tdzr4k https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250208rs83ct YORK, NEB. – The Mustang Dance Team competed at York College’s Crown Classic to open a busy weekend, placing fifth in a field of 16 teams. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250208rs83ct https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250126ytp34r DES MOINES, IOWA – Morningside Dance made its National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics season debut, posting a pair of 80-point-plus performances to sit no. 3 in the NAIA season standings. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250126ytp34r https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250115h17ldn SIOUX CITY – The Morningside University dance team on Tuesday was voted second in the Great Plains Athletic Conference coaches poll. Morningside received one first-place vote and 41 points in the poll Wed, 15 Jan 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2024-25/releases/20250115h17ldn https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240625ja1eri GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators (CSC) announced its women’s Academic All-District team for at-large sport grouping, placing five Mustangs on the list. The CSC at-large grouping includes women’s beach volleyball, bowling, golf, lacrosse, and wrestling, and co-ed sports competitive cheer and competitive dance. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2023-24/releases/20240625ja1eri https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240404on6mx3 KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics revealed its All-America honorees for the 2024 season today. Morningside’s Callie Stephens was named to the NAIA’s third All-America team. Thu, 04 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240404on6mx3 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240328zbbjng KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for dance, releasing this year's list ahead of the 2024 NAIA Dance National Championship in Ypsilanti, Mich. Thu, 28 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240328zbbjng https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240321hh5lyo SIOUX CITY, Iowa – Morningside had four dancers recognized by the GPAC for their performance this year, with Riley Dohren leading the way as a member of the all-conference team. Thu, 21 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240321hh5lyo https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240308xrdqzp CRETE, NEB. – A long day of dance culminated in a third place finish in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Dance Championship for the Mustangs as they competed in the Great Plains Athletic Conference Dance Championship and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Northwest Regional national qualifier, scoring a total of 83.53 points in the dual purpose competition. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240308xrdqzp https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240302gxwpjf SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Tonight marked a pair of first for the Mustang dance team, with Morningside competing in its first ever virtual competition. The next first came as the standings were revealed, as, for the second time this season, the Mustangs took the top spot in the field. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240302gxwpjf https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240218na7suw SIOUX CENTER, IOWA – A busy weekend of Morningside Dance culminated in an event championship for the Mustangs, as they took the top spot at the Dordt Invitational with an 83.80. Morningside warmed up for the weekend with a dual with Doane, where the Mustangs posted a 75.75. Sun, 18 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240218na7suw https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240211j4yx1j SEWARD, NEB. – Morningside made its competitive season dance debut this weekend as part of Concordia University’s Day of Duals. The Mustangs came up short in both of their duals, posting an 83.6 and 79.73 on the way. Sat, 10 Feb 2024 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2023-24/releases/20240211j4yx1j https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230915t2s8iz KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics celebrated its annual National Awards Day today, announcing national awards recipients, the next hall of fame class, and the scholar teams for the 2022-23 academic year.  Fri, 15 Sep 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2023-24/releases/20230915t2s8iz https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230527su2c00 GREENWOOD, IND. – College Sports Communicators announced its At-Large Academic All-District Teams for 2023, including five Morningsiders. All-district honorees will move ahead for consideration for the At-Large CSC Academic All-America Teams. Sat, 27 May 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/general/2022-23/releases/20230527su2c00 https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2022-23/releases/20230311swq8ia YPSILANTI, MICH. – Morningside Dance kept its streak alive, appearing in the seventh consecutive National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Cheer & Dance Championship, performing in the national spotlight every year since the dance achieved the status of NAIA championship sport. The Mustangs placed sixth in this year’s event with a total score of 85.23. Sat, 11 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2022-23/releases/20230311swq8ia https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2022-23/releases/20230309od2523 KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced its Daktronics Scholar-Athletes for competitive dance today, with the honorees being announced ahead of the national championships in Ypsilanti, Mich. later this week. Thu, 09 Mar 2023 05:00:00 GMT https://www.msidemustangs.com/sports/dance/2022-23/releases/20230309od2523