NCDTA AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
2026-2027 SEASON

A leadership and real-world experience
program for High School and College dancers.

✨ Be Part of the Team Behind the Events

The North Carolina Dance Team Alliance (NCDTA) Ambassador Program is designed for dancers who want to go beyond performing and gain meaningful experience within the dance industry. Ambassadors play a key role in helping execute NCDTA competitions and combines while gaining exposure to how dance operates as a sport at the high school and collegiate level. This is more than volunteering — it’s experience, exposure, and opportunity.


🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GAIN

✔ Real-world event experience
✔ Leadership and responsibility
✔ Exposure to collegiate dance programs
✔ Insight into recruiting environments
✔ Resume-building experience for college applications


🎁 PROGRAM BENEFITS & PERKS

💙 Official NCDTA Ambassador swag 
💙 Meals provided during event days 
💙 Service hours + Certificate of Participation 
💙 Letters of recommendation (upon request) 
💙 Featured spotlights on NCDTA social media

Networking Opportunities With:
• College dance coaches
• Professional coaches
• Choreographers
• Dance industry professionals
 
Additional Opportunities:
• Scholarship opportunities
• Priority consideration for future paid NCDTA roles


📍 2026–2027 EVENT SCHEDULE

TRAINING WEEKEND (MANDATORY ATTENDANCE)
• Charlotte — Friday 6/19 (meet & greet) & Saturday 6/20 (training)

Regional Competitions
• Asheville — October 11th, 2026
• Wilmington — November 15th, 2026
• Raleigh — December 5th, 2026
• Charlotte — January 10th, 2027
State Championship • Charlotte — February 28th, 2027
 
College Combines
• Wilmington — July 18th, 2026
• Charlotte — January 2nd, 2027


🛠 WHAT AMBASSADORS DO

Ambassadors assist with key event operations, including:

• Event setup and breakdown
• Dancer and spectator check-in
• Merchandise and sales support
• Assisting teams and coaches
• Awards coordination
• Supporting event flow and organization
• Social media and behind-the-scenes content

Ambassadors may also gain experience in:

• Score tabulation
• Judges logistics
• Competition operations


👯 WHO SHOULD APPLY

We are looking for dancers who are:

• High school or college dancers (ages 16+)
• Interested in leadership, dance, or event operations
• Positive, reliable, and professional
• Excited to be part of a growing dance community


📅 PROGRAM COMMITMENT

• Must attend a minimum of 3 events
• TRAINING WEEKEND MANDATORY
• Events take place across North Carolina
• Families are responsible for travel and lodging
• Meals are provided during event days


🧒 PARENT INFORMATION

This program is designed to be a safe, structured, and valuable experience for dancers.

• Ambassadors are supervised by NCDTA staff during events
• Dancers are actively engaged in assigned roles throughout the event
• The program promotes independence, responsibility, and professionalism
• Experience gained directly supports college applications and future opportunities


📝 APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will complete an online application including:

• Basic contact information
• Dance background and experience
• Event availability
• Short-answer responses
• Headshot
• Socials


🚀 APPLY NOW

Ready to be part of the team behind the events?

👉 Apply Now

Application Deadline: June 10th, 2026

Questions: admin@ncdanceteamalliance.com