FULLERTON, Calif. – The Cal State Fullerton Dance Team won its 17th UDA National Championship last weekend, taking first place in the DI jazz competition at the National Dance Team Championship at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando.
The Titans came back in 2022 stronger than ever after not being able to compete in 2021 due to COVID-19 and a third-place finish in 2020. Along with their championship in the jazz competition the Titans took second place in pom.
NATIONAL @UDAnews CHAMPIONS!!! ��
— Titans Athletics (@FullertonTitans) January 17, 2022
Congrats to @fullerton_dance for claiming the championship title for the 17th time in D1 Jazz! #TusksUp pic.twitter.com/dj7LyEqNNr
"Winning our 17th National Championship this past weekend was beyond everything I could have imagined and more! Each and every title has been so special to me, but this particular one is one that I will hold close to my heart. With the travel ban last year and not being able to compete, to all the covid guidelines this past year, it has taught my girls all about perseverance. They knew it was going to be a tough journey but they kept their focus on their main goal…to bring back that title! When they were crowned "National Champions" all I could do is think about the TRUE CHAMPIONS they are. Their desire, their vision, their dream all became complete at that moment. I could not be more proud of this team, and I'm even more proud to represent Cal State Fullerton amongst the 44 states-99 dance teams- that attended this national competition. I'm so incredibly proud to be a Titan." – Dance Head Coach Jennie Volkert
"Winning this National Title feels unreal. We have worked so hard just to get to the national stage, so to win the gold is such a surreal feeling. Getting on stage and being able to show everyone how much we love to dance together while being able to represent our school is the best feeling! Winning that National Championship and bringing the title back to our school is the cherry on top!" - Co-Captain / Senior / 5 years on the team (Covid Year) – Mckenna Duffy
"Winning the National Title was one of the best feelings I have ever felt. We have worked extremely hard this year to get to Florida to compete on that stage. Receiving the gold reassured us that all the hard work and hardships we faced were all worth it. This team is something special and I am so happy we are able to bring the title back to the best school!" - Co-Captain / Senior / 4 years on the team - Bailey Vogel
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