This Labor Day weekend, Arlington, TX became the epicenter of majorette dance as two powerhouse events unfolded: Buck or Die Worlds and its sister event, Charm School. Both competitions, created by legendary dance entrepreneur Dianna Williams, gave teams a chance to showcase artistry, stamina, and spirit on the national stage.
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Buck or Die Worlds featured divisions spanning HBCU, Parent, Junior, and more—welcoming seasoned teams ready for high-stakes showdowns. Charm School, by contrast, offered a stage for new and rising programs to shine among peers while building confidence and momentum. Together, the events embodied the culture of majorette dance: fierce competition mixed with community, pride, and love for the artform.
Buck or Die Worlds Highlights
Extreme Pressure Dance Company
Living up to their motto of applying PRESSURE 💨💨💨, Extreme Pressure Dance Company fought hard all weekend to deliver with both intensity and grace. Their efforts were rewarded with:
- 🥈 2nd Place Field Show
- 🥈 2nd Place Pom
Their coaches praised the resilience of the dancers:
“This was a long weekend, and they pushed through with PRESSURE and GRACE 💚🖤💙. World’s doesn’t owe us a thing!”
Haus of Heat
Led by Leotist Gordon, Haus of Heat overcame last-minute changes and setbacks to dominate in Arlington. Their fiery determination paid off with:
- 🥇 1st Place Stand Battle
- 🥈 2nd Place Field Show
- 🏆 Overall Grand Champion
“Haus of Heat isn’t just a team, it’s FAMILY.🔥 One Haus. One Family. One Mission.”
Dancing Beats of Montgomery
The so-called “little country team” from Alabama made their city proud with a powerhouse showing, bringing home serious hardware:
- 🥇 1st Place HBCU Ramp Entrance
- 🥇 1st Place HBCU 5th Quarter
- 🥇 1st Place Triple Treat
- 🥈 2nd Place Parent Creative Field Show
- 🥉 3rd Place Stadium Entrance
Their recap reflected the spirit of the weekend:
“Every single team that touched the floor this weekend—GREAT JOB 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽. Everybody came to do what was needed to be done.”
Memphis Prancing Tigerettes – Junior Worlds
Under the leadership of Quincy Oliver, the Tigerettes swept the Junior Worlds division:
- 🥇 1st Place Field Show
- 🥇 1st Place Pom
- 🥇 1st Place Stand Battle
- 🏆 Junior Grand Champion
Quincy didn’t hold back his excitement:
“THE CHAMPIONS OF JR WORLDS… are officially headed back to Memphis to get in the lab! 🐅💙💜”
Divas of Compton
The Divas of Compton, under Kehli Berry, proved unstoppable across multiple divisions, bringing home a massive set of wins:
- 🏆 HBCU Division Grand Champions
- 🏆 Parent Division Grand Champions
- 🥇 1st Place HBCU Field Show
- 🥇 1st Place HBCU Stadium Entrance
- 🥇 1st Place Parent Field Show
- 🥇 1st Place Parent Stand Battle
- 🥈 2nd Place Ramp Battle
- 🥈 2nd Place HBCU Stand Battle
- 🥉 3rd Place Pom
Berry summed it up best:
“Divas of Compton 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆 Buck or Die HBCU Grand Champions. Buck or Die Parent Grand Champions. Pics, Videos, and Thank You’s coming soon.”
Kansas City Dynamites – Junior Division
For Shanae Edwards, bringing the Kansas City Dynamites to Buck or Die was the fulfillment of a dream. In the Junior Division, her team’s hard work and passion shone through with:
- 🥈 2nd Place Field Show
- 🥈 2nd Place Stand Battle
- 🥉 3rd Place Pom
Edwards reflected with gratitude:
“It was truly an honor to share the floor with the best of the best. Every single team put in so much work this weekend, and it showed!”
Charm School Competition
Charm School, the “baby sister” to Buck or Die, gives newer teams (0–3 years old) a chance to compete among peers while preparing for Worlds-level competition.
This year, Tozada Dance Company, led by Jamar S. Horton, stole the show:
- 🥇 1st Place Field
- 🥇 1st Place Pom
- 🥇 1st Place Stands
- 🏆 Overall Grand Champion – Charm School National Winners
Horton celebrated the victory while looking ahead:
“Two years old baby and they are taking this stage by storm! CONGRATULATIONS LADIES.”
Their win also earned Tozada an invitation to Buck or Die Worlds, marking a huge milestone for the young program.
Closing Thoughts
Labor Day 2025 solidified Buck or Die Worlds and Charm School as the premier stages for majorette dance. From seasoned champions to rising stars, each team brought pride to their cities, families, and fans.
These events remind us that majorette dance is more than competition—it’s community, culture, and legacy in motion.
Which moment was your favorite from Buck or Die or Charm School? Share your highlights in the comments below!
