2026 GPAC Dance Preseason Coaches’ Poll
SEWARD, Neb. – In the 2026 GPAC Dance Preseason Coaches’ Poll released on Thursday (Jan. 15), Concordia University, Nebraska Competitive Dance landed in a tie for fourth. The Bulldogs raked in 41 points and were tied with Dordt in the poll. The GPAC’s top three were Midland, Doane and Morningside.
Head Coach Mandi Maser’s program placed fourth in the GPAC in 2025. Last season’s team ranked eighth nationally in scoring average (82.27) and broke a school record for highest score in a single competition (86.00). Concordia returns senior captains Taylor Larsen (two-time All-American) and Elise O’Neill as part of a talented roster.
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2026 GPAC Dance Preseason Coaches’ Poll
1. Midland – 64 (8 first-place votes)
2. Doane – 53
3. Morningside – 48
T4. Concordia – 41
T4. Dordt – 41
6. Northwestern – 25
7. Hastings – 24
8. College of Saint Mary – 16
9. Briar Cliff – 12