Nash Central’s Dancentral Dance Team to Compete at Nationals for the First Time ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The Nash Central High School (NCHS) dance team, Dancentral, is set to make history as it competes for the first time at the Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championship at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The team will take the floor on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025. This marks a key moment for the audition-only team, which performs at all home football and basketball games. In addition to supporting Nash Central athletics, the team showcases its talent at local events, including the Pumpkin Festival, the Bailey Christmas Parade, the Rocky Mount Christmas Parade, and the fall/spring dance concert at the Imperial Centre. Competing on a national stage is an example of the team’s dedication and work ethic. The dance team follows a rigorous practice schedule, training every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 4:30 p.m., with additional Monday sessions during basketball season. Team members must meet and exceed athletic eligibility requirements, maintaining strong academic performance while excelling in dance. “I could not be prouder of this group of dancers. They have put in the hard work this season and are ready to represent Nash Central on this big national stage,” said Dance Teacher Kelly Scott. As the team prepares to compete among the nation’s best, the Nash County community is encouraged to support the dance team and celebrate this proud moment. To learn more about Dancentral and the dance team, please visit their landing page at https://nashcentralhs.ncpschools.net/o/nchs/page/dancentral ### Media Contact: Heather Louise Finch, Public Information Officer hlfinch@ncpschools.net

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Nash Central’s Dancentral Dance Team to Compete at Nationals for the First Time

Heather Louise “HL” Finch

January 31, 2025

Nash Central’s Dancentral Dance Team to Compete at Nationals for the First Time

ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. – The Nash Central High School (NCHS) dance team, Dancentral, is set to make history as it competes for the first time at the Universal Dance Association National Dance Team Championship at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida. The team will take the floor on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025.


This marks a key moment for the audition-only team, which performs at all home football and basketball games. In addition to supporting Nash Central athletics, the team showcases its talent at local events, including the Pumpkin Festival, the Bailey Christmas Parade, the Rocky Mount Christmas Parade, and the fall/spring dance concert at the Imperial Centre.


Competing on a national stage is an example of the team’s dedication and work ethic. The dance team follows a rigorous practice schedule, training every Tuesday and Thursday from 3 to 4:30 p.m., with additional Monday sessions during basketball season. Team members must meet and exceed athletic eligibility requirements, maintaining strong academic performance while excelling in dance.


“I could not be prouder of this group of dancers. They have put in the hard work this season and are ready to represent Nash Central on this big national stage,” said Dance Teacher Kelly Scott.

As the team prepares to compete among the nation’s best, the Nash County community is encouraged to support the dance team and celebrate this proud moment.


To learn more about Dancentral and the dance team, please visit their landing page at

https://nashcentralhs.ncpschools.net/o/nchs/page/dancentral

nchs picture of their dance team and they are on the football field

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Media Contact:

Heather Louise Finch, Public Information Officer
hlfinch@ncpschools.net