
Rachel Norman
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Something about red dirt music is so therapeutic! #countrygirlatheart
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The University of Minnesota dance team is arguably the most dominant program in all of college sports, and no one is talking about it.
Today, they’re competing in the national finals in both Jazz and Pom at UDA Nationals.
That’s not an anomaly.
That’s the norm.
Minnesota’s dance team has won 23 national championships since 2003—the most in college dance history. Year after year, they’re either standing on the top step or right next to it. They’ve produced viral routines (like the 2024 Jazz to Aerosmith’s “Dream On” that blew up with millions of views, even catching Aerosmith’s attention), international gold medals, and a standard that other programs openly measure themselves against.
That’s dynasty-level stuff on par with Oklahoma State wrestling (34 NCAA titles) or UNC women’s soccer (21+ titles), but in a niche where they own the record books even harder.
This is what sustained excellence actually looks like.
And here’s the part worth sitting with:
Many of the dancers on that floor today have massive social followings. They drive visibility. Engagement. Culture.
Yet they receive no scholarships.
No NIL money.
No headlines outside their sport.
What they have instead is process, pride, and a ruthless commitment to the work when no one is watching.
In an era obsessed with exposure and compensation, Minnesota’s dance program keeps answering the same question the same way:
What does mastery look like when the outcome is overlooked and the reward isn’t monetary?
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Tune in to Varsity TV for highlights if you missed it. LSU and Ohio State also brought the heat this year.
Below are a few clips of the UofM dance standard and athleticism over the last few years, plus their full 2026 jazz routine.
#udanationals
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P.S. I train pro athletes, teams, and executives. I write about the intersection of somatics and performance. Ring the 🔔 to join the community.
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Nothing else matters if birth rate is far below replacement rate
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“USA birth rate has been below min sustainable levels for ~50 years” Elon Musk
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GIVEAWAY: I’m giving away a ‘One Tree Hill’ themed flaming heart painting/canvas — Autographed by Chad Michael Murray (Lucas Scott), James Lafferty (Nathan Scott), Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley James Scott), Stephen Colletti (Chase Adams), Paul Johansson (Dan Scott), and Antwon Tanner (Skills Taylor).
TO WIN: Must be following @OTHDIARY, repost and like this. To gain an extra entry, tag a friend! (Each tag equals one additional entry.)
ENDS: The winner will be contacted directly by me on May 30th!
Must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway is open to everyone internationally.

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@realDonaldTrump can you shut down the robot operators?? It’s a bad day when a robot hangs up on you
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GIVEAWAY: To celebrate the new year with all of you, I’m giving away a ‘One Tree Hill’ themed tote bag, autographed by Chad Michael Murray (Lucas Scott).
TO WIN: Must be following @OTHDIARY, repost and like this. To gain an extra entry, tag a friend! (Each tag equals one additional entry.)
ENDS: The winner will be contacted directly by me on January 25th!
Must respond within 48 hours or a new winner will be chosen. Giveaway is open to everyone internationally.


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@wellsgymn I wish they would have shown him on tv during the trials. I was so looking forward to watching him and never saw him once on NBC telecast
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On our way home, but still thinking about how incredibly Fuzzy performed through Trials process. Not a single fall, despite literally landing on 1 leg for most of USAs, and everything he overcame just to get here (biceps repair, hand surgery, Achilles tear)
Impossible is nothing
Mark Williams@wellsgymn
This kid. All gas, no brakes. 24-for-24 between USAs and Trials, despite bruising his heel in St. Louis. Sixth all-around at his first Olympic Trials, 4th on high bar, no lower than 11th on any event. Remember the name Fuzzy Benas.
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@nbcsports needs to take notes from @abc and @espn on covering gymnastics! I want to see all the gymnasts and not just watch the most popular ones walk around, eat a snack, and take their ankles.
Please show us all of the athletes. They deserved to be shown as well!!!
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@kathyjohnsongym can you please plead with NBC about their gymnastics coverage?! I would love to see all the potential olympians perform!!
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@nbcsports needs to take notes from @abc and @espn on covering gymnastics! I want to see all the gymnasts and not just watch the most popular ones walk around, eat a snack, and take their ankles.
Please show us all of the athletes. They deserved to be shown as well!!!
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What happened to #SYTYCD being about growth, progress, and artistry? Now it’s all about already being a pro. Definitely don’t like this new format
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If you didn’t burn this entire set list on a CD from Limewire at some point in your life you can’t truly appreciate how iconic this performance is 🎤 #Usher
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