The National Junior Teams are comprised of the most talented youth in America between the ages of 12-18.  Here are our 2022 National Teams!

YOUTH & JUNIOR POM

• Program: Dance Mania All-Stars; Melbourne, FL
• Coaches: Dana Parsons, Andrea Chapman, Jenny Arnold
• Coaches’ Response:
  • Dana Parsons, Head Coach- “Having the opportunity to represent the United States of America, USA Cheer, and the Jr. Pom division at the ICU championships was one of the best experiences our program has had to date. We are blessed, honored, and humbled to be chosen again in TWO divisions and are so eager to push ourselves further than ever! The entire experience is truly surreal and one that we will take very seriously and cherish forever. Our athletes are stronger, determined, and even more motivated than last season. We truly appreciate everyone’s support in helping us achieve our goals!”
  • Andrea Chapman, Assistant Coach- “Round 3 here we come! I have been blessed to be a part of the dance and cheer industry for over 25 years. Being a coach of the US National Junior Pom team for two seasons has been my most prestigious, rewarding, exciting, and memorable experience yet! Having the opportunity to work alongside the other coaches, US National teams, and mentor our athletes throughout their entire journey was truly remarkable. I am forever grateful to the dancers for their hard work, the parents for their support, and USA cheer staff for providing this amazing opportunity for all athletes and coaches involved.”
  • Jenny Arnold, Assistant Coach- “I feel so blessed to experience the US national team as a coach for the first time. I am honored to be a part of this process with our other amazing coaches and our talented dancers. I am so excited to meet the international team’s coaches and USA cheer staff and representatives. Let’s go U.S.A!”
• Schools Represented- Dance Mania Homeschool Academy, Meadowlane Elementary, Holy Trinity, Our Saviour Catholic School, Ascension Catholic, Delaura Middle School, Viera High School, Melbourne High School, Eau Gallie High School, West Shore High School, Bayside High School, Melbourne Central Catholic High School

YOUTH HIP HOP

• Program: Legendary Athletics; Sanford, FL
• Coaches: Dana Evancoe, Karlie Braddy, Daniel Maynard
• Coaches’ Response:
  • Dana Evancoe, Head Coach: What an honor for our little girls, from our little town to get such a big opportunity! This team is made up of so much talent, heart, passion, and kindness! We are working hard and hope to make everyone proud!
  • Karlie Braddy, Assistant Coach: “I am so proud to be representing the USA with such a talented group of dancers. This is such an incredible opportunity for kids so young to be able to experience and I can’t wait to see where all of their hard work takes them!”
• Schools Represented: Legendary held a tryout in the area to get the best and the strongest athletes to help take this team to the next level. This team is a makeup of athletes from the following counties: Seminole County School District, Orange County Schools, and Volusia County.

JUNIOR HIP HOP

• Program: DuPont Manual High School; Louisville. KY
• Coaches: Kirstie Adanick, Courtney Longest
• Coaches Response:
  • Kirstie Adanick, Head Coach. “It is an extreme honor to get to represent the United States as the US National Junior Hip Hop team. This team is powerful with energy that is unmatched. The DuPont Dazzlers train tirelessly and are so excited to represent and showcase what the USA has to offer.”
  • Courtney Longest, Assistant Coach “It is an absolute honor to be able to return back to the US National Team as a Coach after competing as a US National Team member in 2015 and 2016. We are very excited to take on this role and represent our country”
• Schools Represented – DuPont Manual High School

Team Selection Process