Iowa PBS presents the 2025 Iowa State Dance Team Championships
Female dancers performing in yellow uniforms with silver pom poms. The dancer in the center foreground is leaping in the air with her arms raised.

For nearly 50 years, the Iowa State Dance Team Championships have showcased the talents of Iowa's young athletes. Iowa PBS will once again provide exclusive coverage of the event, featuring highlights of all the winning routines and busy backstage action. The 2025 Iowa State Dance Team Championships will premiere on the statewide network Monday, January 20 at 8 p.m. and be rebroadcast Sunday, January 26 at 1 p.m.

The dance championships were held in Des Moines at Wells Fargo Arena and Hy-Vee Hall on December 4, 5 and 6, 2024. Nearly 5,000 high school and college dance athletes dedicated countless hours of practice in preparation for this championship event.

“Congratulations to all of the dance athletes who showcased their talent and creativity at this year’s state competition,” said Iowa PBS Producer and Director Judy Blank. “Their hard work shines in this special program which I believe is inspiring and joyful. It is my honor to help share their performances with viewers.”

Hosted by Executive Director of the Iowa State Dance Team Association Andrea Dana, ISDTA Board President Stacie Horton and dance championships event announcer Scott Enyart, the two-hour, fast-paced coverage will feature highlights of the winning routines and the bustle of activity behind the scenes. Teams perform in a variety of categories including pom, jazz, hip-hop, contemporary, kick, lyrical, prop, novelty, color guard and co-ed, as well as a new category this year, the M.I.X. (music interpretation experiment). 

Funding for the 2025 Iowa State Dance Team Championships is provided by Friends of Iowa PBS and Musco Lighting.