Dance Team Competes at Heart Championship

Des Moines, Iowa, (March 13, 2026)- The Missouri Valley College dance team competed at the Heart of America Athletic Conference championship in Des Moines, Iowa, Saturday.

The Vikings opened with a preliminary score of 62.0 to open the competition, and followed with a final performance score of 63.33.  The preliminary score accounted for 25-percent, and the final performance score accounted for 75-percent of the team's total score.  Missouri Valley finished with a total score of 63.0 to place eighth overall.

2026 Heart Dance Championship-Total Scores

1. Grand View (Iowa)-95.95

2. Mount Mercy (Iowa)-90.40

3. Baker (Kan.)-90.18

4. Benedictine (Kan.)-84.58

5. William Penn (Iowa)-84.43

6. Graceland (Iowa)-78.09

7. Missouri Baptist-76.70

8. Missouri Valley-63.00

About Missouri Valley College

Standing out as one of the most innovative and student-focused liberal arts colleges in the Midwest, Missouri Valley College (MVC) is committed to preparing students for success beyond the classroom. Through the Viking Voyage program, MVC prioritizes career readiness from day one, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel after graduation. Each of MVC's 30+ in-demand majors—including nursing, business, cybersecurity, computer science, criminal justice, and exercise science—integrates personal instruction, experiential learning, and professional opportunities to prepare graduates to thrive in a rapidly changing and globally connected world. At Missouri Valley College, higher education is more than earning a degree—it's a transformative journey that begins with the end.