Featured Competitions & Conventions

Ovation Dance Challenge is a competitive experience unlike anything else!

MARK OF EXCELLENCE NATIONAL TALENT COMPETITION was created to inspire dancers and performers. To provide them with a positive and professional environment where they can cultivate their self-confidence and improve as a dancer and individual. Focusing on the studio owners, directors and guests and exceeding their expectations is a Mark of Excellence standard

Your experience at Elite Dance Cup competition will be an entertaining and enjoyable event for all who attend. All competitors and teachers alike will gain self-confidence, improve performance skills, and cultivate friendships that will last a lifetime. All will leave with a renewed determination to be even more successful the next competition season

Rainbow has been called "the competition with heart" for a good reason. Rainbow has never lost sight of the fact that its success is owed to the hard working teachers and studio owners that appreciate a fair, fun, organized and on-time competition. Our unique awards offer much more than just a placement score. From the Al Gilbert Award for tap excellence to our prestigious Dancer of the Year, Rainbow looks to give our hard-working dancers and teachers their much deserved recognition at each competition. We also invest in our students continuing education, offering outside opportunities in the dance community. This year we are proud to introduce our NEW Limitless Starz level specifically designed to celebrate dancers with exceptional needs. Rainbow believes that every dancer is an individual and deserves to enjoy their special moment!

Fusion National Dance Competition has designed our dance competitions to meet the needs of dancers of all ages and skill levels!

CRU Dance wants to encourage you to leave your checklist at home and "Dare Be Different". Don't be afraid to come to our competition with your "out there" ideas. We are committed to supporting your artistic vision.

For over 35 years, KAR has continued to thrive because of our amazing clients and you have earned us the distinction of “America’s Favorite Dance Competition!” This honor inspires our entire team to work diligently in providing the best customer service, continue to be an industry leader, and produce a world class dance event that EVERYONE can truly appreciate. KAR is more than a dance competition. Our unique environment affords the opportunity to showcase the mental and physical discipline that it takes to be a dancer. Our main goal is to foster a team building experience both on and off stage, while promoting the extraordinary confidence it takes to be a performer. Once again, we are grateful for your support and we hope you enjoy our competition!

The fun, friendly competition for all levels. Here at Throw Down our main goal is to treat our studio directors, our performers and their parents with the upmost respect they deserve. We know that you want a competition that is on time, fair, honest and fun and that is our goal!

Legacy Dance Championships is a national dance competition unlike any other! We are constantly striving to provide the highest quality, most professional events across the country.

Spirit of Dance Awards is dedicated to providing a fun, fair & exciting venue for dancers to showcase their talents! We encourage good sportsmanship at our events, and strive to create a memorable experience for all involved. At SDA you will find our judges & guest faculty to be highly qualified & knowledgeable dance professionals. At each event we offer “VIP” teacher perks, designated dressing areas for the dancers, scholarship awards, choreography awards, title awards, cash prizes, and our SDA "Trophies for A Cause" program. Each fall, Spirit of Dance Awards also hosts our SDA Class eXperience, an exciting Dance Convention/Workshop! Our Guest Faculty is comprised of some of today’s top professional dancers and choreographers from Television, Stage, Screen, Broadway & SYTYCD! We look forward to seeing you at Spirit of Dance Awards

Heather’s goal is to bring out the most in every one of her students and help them to develop who they are as an artist. The Dance Companies are known for their technique and versatility in style. The Dance Companies have been recognized with many Top Studio accomplishments at competitions, attended the FDC Gala 3 years in a row, and were invited to the one and only Dance World Championships.

It is our mission to inspire and encourage young dancers while instilling self-confidence, self -awareness, self-respect and self-worth through the art of dance. Uncover your brilliance within and let your inner light shine!

Dance Machine-America’s National Dance Championships (ANDC) competitions are designed for every level of dancer. We pride ourselves on running a fair, organized, honest, and exciting competition for the dancer, teacher, and parent. We offer over 20 Categories and are home to the America’s Mister & Miss Dance Titles Competition. Our entry fees are very competitive in the industry. We offer Seven Age Divisions, Three Competition Levels, Video Critiques from all three judges, and our rating system is designed to encourage each performer. Every Dancer & Teacher will receive FREE Video of Every Routine they perform in. Our Philosophy: Competition is not about “beating out others” but improving yourselves, appreciating what you have learned and acknowledging others accomplishments, everything else is icing on the cake!

Why choose​​ AMERICAN DANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS? American Dance Championships (ADC) has been a dream of its founders for a long time. After years invested in the dance industry and seeing the ups and downs of hundreds of competitions, venues, and other dance events across the country we decided to create a one-of-a-kind dance competition experience. Whether you are a studio, a dancer, or a parent we understand your needs and want to make ADC the best competition experience possible for each of you! Our philosophy is simple... bring a professional, positive, fair competition experience to everyone who comes through our doors!​​

CAMP BROADWAY is the commercial theater industry leader in audience engagement and a trusted source for parents and teachers seeking quality year-round enrichment programs, experiential events and educational workshops. Founded in 1995 as Broadway’s “original” summer camp, Camp Broadway has been devoted to making theatre arts an accessible and relevant vehicle for creative children to build confidence, hone presentation skills and discover their unique talents at every stage of their lives.

Experience a competition where fun & fairness rules and Everyone is treated like a VIP!

With input from students, parents and studio owners alike, we’re bringing a new kind of competition to you! Each dancer is center-stage. Numbers are showcased in a poppin’ production.

WELCOME TO CELEBRATION TALENT COMPETITION! We strive to provide fun-filled events that celebrate all levels of talent - rising stars, shining stars and everything in between. Our goal is to give teachers, performers, parents and observers an experience that sets us apart from the competition. As part of the "star treatment" we pledge: To keep competition schedules to weekend days by limiting the number of entries. To promote a professional, friendly, supportive atmosphere with courteous and knowledgeable staff who are dedicated to serving the needs of performers, teachers, parents and observers. To provide fair, unbiased judging by 3 competent professionals. To provide professional venues, Marley floors and assigned dressing space at each regional. We invite you to Join the Party!

OWN YOUR STATE At State Dance Champions, we believe in providing our studios and their dancers with the absolute best competition experience available today! Professional, Fair, and Fun Judges - Ones That Smile! Video Critiques Teachers Lounge - With Snacks and Drinks! Multiple Studio Incentives Huge Trophies Title Crowning Three Levels-Based on SKILL RESERVED Area for Teachers in the Audience!

Sean and Natasha, who are often affectionately referred to as the modern day George and Verona, have begun an expansion process that will take the USTD far into the future. It is their hope that their two children will one day continue to provide talented young competitors the opportunity to compete in a professional setting where fairness and fun come first.

imagine… a dance competition where student success and client satisfaction are our top priorities. imagine… a dance competition where every staff member is helpful, well mannered, and interested in YOUR studio’s success.

Creation Dance Championships Our mission is to inspire creativity, passion, and love through the art of dance. Our vision is to create a dance competition culture that encourages integrity, fairness, and the pursuit of greatness in every dancer, teacher, and studio owner. Why choose Creation Dance Championships? FREE Photos & Videos Limited Daily Entries 3 Competitive Levels Awesome Awards & Scholarships Family Friendly Atmosphere Fair & Experienced Judges

While we have multiple national and regional dance competitions all over the country, family is the most important thing to us. Our family leads the Star Systems community, where we promote a family-friendly staff who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to our competitions as many of them are former dance contestants as well. They help to create a fun, exciting, and low-stress event so our dancers can focus more on the love of dancing and less on the pressure of winning.

Powerful Performances. Impacting Lives.

INFERNO DANCE is a cutting edge dance company specializing in conventions, competitions, and apparel. At INFERNO DANCE, we want to celebrate the art of dance with you. Our experienced and professionally trained staff members want the best for your dancers and work hard to ensure they feel welcome and special every time they step into one of our competitions. We love establishing life-long relationships with our clients and can't wait to get to know each and everyone of you at our next show!

Inspire National Dance Competition ~ Inspiring and exciting dance competitions in the Southeastern United States. We offer three levels of competition, Recreational, Competition and Competition Elite. All entries receive an award (trophies and buttons for all groups and medals for all solo/duo/trios). We also offer overall awards in each age and division based on the number of entries. We strive to make every dancer feel proud and honored for sharing their gift of dance with us.

You are ready. This is your moment. This is Epic! We are proud to offer over $3,500 in cash prizes, scholarships and other industry opportunities. Join Epic Dance Competition and let us assist the growth of your dancers with our industry leading judges critiques. Be sure to join us in a city near you!

Precision Arts Challenge... Learn as a competitor, find inspiration as a dancer, and be applauded as an artist.

Beyond The Stars is a family owned company built on strong moral values and a love for dance. Now in our 14th year, we promise that our focus will never change; the dancers will always come first! We’ll keep working to provide a positive competition experience for dancers and their families. We are constantly striving to improve by reevaluating everything from our rules to our trophies each and every year.

One of our missions at The New Wave is to break down barriers between dancers and choreographers and provide a forum for new ideas. Our brand new fan experiences allow you to spend time with our artists in a fun environment, network, and form lifelong bonds. Whether its an arcade in Orlando or an escape room in Atlanta, there is an experience out there for you.

Sophisticated Productions Dance Competitions focuses on coordinating professionally organized dance competitions across the nation that educate dancers in a positive, fun and most importantly, stress-free environment.

"Our Stage Is Your Canvas" At HD Dance, we pride ourselves on taking the competition experience to a whole new level! We appreciate the creativity and hard work that goes into a performance and believe our stage is the performers and choreographers canvas to make their collaborative art come to life. We aim to provide a fresh, fun and professional experience for dancers and their families to take with them forever! Our Purpose Inspire, promote creativity and challenge the dance community while providing a positive atmosphere for dancers to grow and learn continuously. HD's 2019 Tour is here! Take your competition experience to the next level & be part of the HD Family! www.hddancecompetition.com/tour-dates/

Access Broadway® established on August 14th, 1998 premiered its first season in January 1999 as the very first "All Inclusive” Broadway Experience™, Performing Arts Event, featuring competition, workshop and talent search in dance, acting and voice.

These days, many people are expected to keep up a busy schedule with many different hobbies. Believe it or not, there are ways you can do it all!

Star Talent Productions delivers first-class competitions for all levels of dancers. Our goal is to provide you with an atmosphere that is fun, organized and fair for our dancers, teachers and parents. We believe that competition is about becoming the best dancer you can be in performance and attitude.

Our purpose is to recognize and reward the talents of dance students while promoting the performing arts in the communities we serve.

We are The Movement. The inspiration for the name is two fold. First, dance is, obviously, movement.

A commitment of excellence and to provide every dancer with an outstanding opportunity to display their talent will be the driving force in which EnerGy National Dance Competitions operates. We take pride in the fact that our competition runs on time and is extremely organized

Turn It Up Dance Challenge is a dance competition & convention for dancers of all levels. You will receive nothing but exceptional customer service and will leave feeling accomplished and eager to return. Many studios rave about our on time (to the minute) schedules as well as our experienced & innovative judges and master teachers. Those are a must at all competitions and conventions, but what makes Turn It Up unique is our genuine and caring crew members and staff. We are like no other and will go above and beyond to make you feel at home!

The All American Talent Awards has the distinct honor of being one of the pioneers in the industry as we proudly launch our 35th Anniversary Season. As a performer/instructor my vision was to design a program that would showcase developing talent bringing together students, families, instructors and celebrity professionals in an inspirational atmosphere of themes, costumes, choreography, performance and the spirit of achievement.

Welcome! We're "On Stage" America, the nation's leading dance competition company encouraging dancers to achieve their highest potential in a fun, and positive environment. Known in the industry for our integrity, the caliber of our judging and our well-run comps, we have an excellent reputation among studio directors, teachers, parents and students.

Talent On Parade is a year around dance education, performance, and training company. We host dance competitions in the first half of the year, dance camps in the summer, workshops in the fall, and specialty events throughout. We continue to love what we do and hope that it shows

Dream Dance Competition events provide an environment that inspires dancers to reach toward their goals, and encourages them to perform at their very best. We believe that every opportunity a dancer has on stage is an asset to their dance education. We create a relaxed and fun atmosphere for competition and education. Our events are 1-2 days with no weekday schedules, and include master classes, improv opportunities, special “non-competitive” activities, and a general friendly approach to competition. Our staff is encouraging and professional, and includes full panels of judges from Impact Dance Adjudicators. We strive to provide a unforgettable experience that will encourage dancers to grow in their craft and follow their DREAMS!!!

Established in 1989, Starz is a family owned and operated dance competition. It is our mission to engage, enrich, and encourage a lifelong love of dance in every one of our dancers. Our goal is to provide every studio a superior dance competition experience. Starz Dance Competition achieves this goal and stands out in the growing world of competition dance for many reasons, from our well known and loved team of staff, to our exceptional judging and top of the line equipment.

At Leap! we are excited to announce our 8TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON of a fresh, fun and exciting dance experience in the competition industry! We offer two levels of competition. Our Skip! Level is available for the recreational dancer while our Leap! Level is designed for the dancer with a more competitive background. Leap! is the first and only competition in the industry to offer a Leaping Competition. This is a special portion of the competition weekend that gives dancers, who choose to sign up, an opportunity to show off their leaping abilities to our incredible panel of top-notch judges.

Platinum Performance Plus was started by a group of professional performers turned dance educators who love giving every opportunity possible to children and teenagers who have a love of the arts! While judging, coaching, and choreographing for various studios, teams, and competitions around the Midwest, the P3 staff applied their 20+ years of professional experiences as learning opportunities. We listened to the parents and performers, and learned what is most fun and memorable from a competition. P3 prides itself on providing a safe and fun learning environment, while promoting family morals and teamwork. We run our events as a “professional show” type atmosphere with special lighting, fog machines, and one of a kind photography and video. Each performer will have the unique opportunity to enter and exit stage in a black out.

Master Classes. Scholarships. Teacher & Parent Perks. Convention benefits at comp prices! We’ve worked hard to make our scoring, categories, and awards celebrate our differences, promote kindness and good sportsmanship, honor the importance of technique, and to encourage a diverse and supportive community of dancers and dance families. But we feel like some key players are being left out: the dance teachers & parents! At Dance Royale, we believe our teachers and parents deserve to be recognized too and we ensure that they know just how much they are appreciated with our exclusive perks. We welcome you to a new kind of competition experience where the whole family is celebrated and our dedicated dance teachers & parents are pampered. Come join us this comp season at Dance Royale, where we treat you like royalty!

Absolute Dance Competition provides dancers of all ages and talent levels a place to perform and enjoy their passion! We offer the encouragement, feedback, and experience necessary to succeed in the professional world of dance. At Absolute, you can expect a professional atmosphere, highly qualified judges with a professional/Degreed dance background, and useful critiques that are sure to leave your dancers inspired and ready to work! Join us as we celebrate our 5th season!

Ticket To Broadway is a national touring dance competition that will be traveling to 14 cities in the United States for our 19th season. Events are live-streamed on our website. Our Competition is always single-staged and after school. TTB is a Performer-Friendly competition offering Novice, Intermediate and Advanced Levels. At regionals, TTB gives away $10,000 in Cash Prizes, TTB Cash & Scholarships as well as our big Golden Ticket Studio Award. We offer FREE Photos & Videos for every dancer, as well as FREE entry into the title competition where we award both a Miss and Mr. Broadway. Are you ready to join the #TTBTribe?

When Diva Dance Competition was founded in 2011, owners Kym Yadisernia and Anne Roberts decided their competition was going to be anything but ordinary. They set out with two goals. One, the competition would serve as a way to raise funds and awareness for the CdLS Foundation

Groove produces the best dance competitions and dance conventions in the United States. This season, Groove will offer: three levels of competition, FREE master classes at every regional competition, our FREE photo and video package for every registered competitor, single-stage competitions with entry caps, 51 regional competitions, 9 fall conventions and TWO 2019 National Finals in Myrtle Beach, SC and Atlantic City, NJ.

Dance Champs Elite Royal Competitions is a partnership of professional Event Producers and dedicated Dance Veterans, who are passionate in providing the highest quality events for every level of dancer. We're committed to treating ALL of the Dance Kingdom like the ROYALTY they are! Every Studio, Dancer and Family member will be given the personal attention they deserve & become part of our Royal Family! Our personal guarantee is to stay on the cutting edge of our industry, provide top of the line, professional & precise NYC Judges and to keep our events fair, fun, fresh, friendly & affordable! Every regional ends with our Coronation Ceremony, where we Crown, one Junior and one Senior, Royal Palace Grand Champion, present them with our signature crystal Tiaras♔ for our Queens and King’s receive our King Snapback hat!

​The Dance Effect was originally created by a Dance Mom and a Studio Owner. In creating The Dance Effect a lot of thought went into what dancers like, what parents like and what dance teachers like. So, The Dance Effect was formed to attempt to bring the best across the board for everyone involved. The Dance Effect is currently operated by the dance mom creator, Sarena Roubideaux. The Dance Effect Family strives very hard to make everyone feel welcome, treat everyone fairly and inspire dancers to continue their dance journey. We hire the utmost professional Judges and Instructors who want to share their knowledge, love and passion for dance, as well as, building unforgettable relationships along their journey. ​The Dance Effect Family would love for you and your Dance Family to take this journey with us!

We pride ourselves on being on the cutting edge of competition technology, with digital video and audio critiques, quick computerized scoring, and a web-based entry system. BravO! provides the best professional judges in the dance competition and talent industry to critique, enrich and educate our stars of tomorrow, and we strive to create an awesome competition environment for both teacher and student.

The goal of Elite Dance Challenge is to elevate young dancers through their ability to perform to their best, while at the same time, have an amazing dance competition experience! Elite Dance Challenge will be a positive and motivating weekend where we can see our dancers shine and celebrate the art of dance in a healthy competitive atmosphere.

There are many choices out there as far as competitions go. I personally am always looking for my students to not only get the chance to compete, but also to learn valuable lessons like determination, dedication, compassion, and knowing what it means to not only commit to a team but to your dream.

Applause Talent, is a 30 year old Ohio based organization. Applause tours to over 30 U.S. cities, bringing with it the excitement and pageantry you have come to expect from a competition. Professional judges, staff, and top flight venues are just the tip of the iceberg. There’s something for everyone at Applause. There are 3 levels of competition, easy online registration, and over $30,000 awarded at Nationals alone!

Dance To Inspire utilizes multiple levels of scoring to help dancers aspire to the next level. Inspiration Certificates will be awarded to dances for their technique and passion for dance. We want EVERY dancer at our competition to inspire and be inspired by others, while being motivated to achieve the next level in their own dancing. Dance To Inspire pins will be offered for every dancer, and a trophy will be awarded for all solos, duos, trios, groups, AND the top 3 in each category. Routines 1-2 points away from the next scoring level will be given Runner Up certificates to help motivate and inspire each dancer. Judging is based on technique, execution, adjudication, choreography, and passion for dance! ​​

We at PLATINUM PERFORMING ARTS COMPETITION are dedicated to bringing a positive atmosphere and building self confidence for every performer from the Beginner through to the Advanced Dancer.

We promote the relationship between the dancers and create an environment in which these new friendships can thrive. Maintaining positivity in a competition is the best way to bring out the best performances from all. We look to the stage as a venue to share with one another. Your dancers should never fear failing --fear never beginning.

At the cutting edge of the dance competition/convention industry, Dancers Inc. brings only the finest teachers, judges, and choreographers from around the country to cities near you. Our mission is to provide the most personal and professional of services while creating a safe and constructive learning environment for your dance students.

We work tirelessly to provide the very best experience for dancers and their Studios. You will experience a stress free beautiful environment with spacious changing rooms . All events start and end at a reasonable hour. You can expect an organized schedule and helpful staff upon arrival. Proudly referred to as the hidden gem of dance competitions & conventions, we are driven to offer customers a quality experience. All dancers are recognized, nurtured, rewarded and every teacher, choreographer receives meaningful feedback and recognition. Every act receives a gorgeous trophy and every performer receives a quality award to be proud of. We work hard to take the edge off the competition keeping it Fun, Relaxed and Stress free! Whether you are a small/ large/ new or seasoned sch, you will be at home at SU2D !!!

Boogie Fever USA Dance Championships are designed to make the Recreational Dancer feel good about what they can accomplish and still challenge the Competitive Dancer. We pride ourselves on running a fair, organized, honest, and exciting competition for the dancer, teacher, and parent. We offer over 20 Categories and home to the Mister & Miss Dance USA Titles Competition. You will love our affordable entry fees, Seven Age Divisions, Three Competition Levels, Video Critiques from all three judges, and our rating system is designed to encourage each performer. Every Dancer & Teacher will receive FREE Video of Every Routine they perform in. Come Catch the Fever…at Boogie Fever USA!

Welcome to the ever- changing world of Performing Arts. Transforming the way performers compete one routine at a time while creating fun, laughs and memories all along the way. Look forward to seeing you on the dance floor!

Breakout Dance Competition is an innovative company that strives to provide a memorable experience for all performers, studio owners, directors, families, and friends. We are focused on transcending and “Breaking Out” of the traditional mold to ultimately create a unique, unforgettable and positive experience. Each event ensures an opportunity for dancers to showcase their talents on a stage that inspires and ignites their desire to perform; state of the art dance floor, intelligent stage lighting, and overall, a cutting edge production value. A fair and professional judging panel, with extensive teaching experience, will provide constructive and encouraging critiques with the goal of promoting each dancer’s growth and confidence.