Featured Competitions & Conventions

Universal Ballet Competition (UBC) is the premier ballet competition and was created in response to the overwhelming requests for a ballet only competition. Dancers compete in Classical and Contemporary Divisions at the intermediate and competitive levels. UBC now offers the only online audition class for colleges, professional schools and companies to view and award senior level participants. At all sites, dancers take Master classes with world renowned guest artists and are awarded scholarships to prestigious professional schools and companies. UBC has state of the art video judging and onsite photography and videography.

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.

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.

​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!

Dance Competition - Top Industry Professional Judges - FUN - Four Division Levels - FUN - Title Awards - FUN - Runs on-time & professionally - Did we mention FUN?

Thunderstruck Dance Competition has enjoyed delivering quality events across the United States since 2000. It has an atmosphere unlike any other competition. At their events, dancers feel like the Rock Stars that they are! Studio Directors can interact freely with the incredible staff, knowing they will be well taken care of at their stress-free, streamlined competitions. Thunderstruck Dance Competition offers 3 competitive levels at every event, and believes in never beginning competitions before 3 pm on school days. Regionally qualified studios are eligible to compete at the unparalleled International Finals, held in Las Vegas, NV at the beautiful Green Valley Ranch Hotel and Casino.

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.

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.

Beyond The Stars is a family owned company built on strong moral values and a love for dance. Now in our 15th 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.

"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 2020 Tour is here! https://www.hddancecompetition.com/tour-dates/ 2019 Nationals: https://www.hddancecompetition.com/2019-nationals/ Behind the Scenes: https://www.hddancecompetition.com/media-gallery/video/

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!

When our team started this company, my mission was to return back to a time when convention education celebrated dancers' abilities, learning skills, and artistry. Today, more than often, students leave conventions feeling defeated, intimidated, and unnoticed by event faculty. They experience crowded ballrooms and poor morale. At REVEL Dance Convention, I assure you, that is not the case. Our faculty revel in the performances, instruction, and the opportunity to work closely with your students. Our events celebrate each and every one of our attendees, their teachers, and families, bringing the focus back to a positive experience shared by all. This is our dance revelation, and we hope to REVEL with you soon!

Wild About Dance Competition, LLC. Leap into a NEW experience with Wild About Dance Competition! Now under new ownership with Lisa Provance. She has been passionate about dance her whole life and takes great joy in offering a platform to showcase the talented dancers. We are a cutting edge dance experience. Offering a modernistic approach to the dance competition scene with sophistication and professionalism. Our judges are among the top professionals in the dance industry. Join Wild About Dance Competition in 2020 and get ready to Conquer the Dance Stage! We are WILD about dance and can’t wait to share our competitions with you 2020! There are cash prizes awarded at every event, scholarships and studio owner perks. Be sure to check out our TOUR SCHEDULE and then head on over to our website to REGISTER! See you on the stage!

2020 marks 25 year for Dance Champs. We pride ourselves on being a family oriented competition. We only hosts competitions Friday night - Sunday, so no need to pull your child out of school. Dance Champs has 3 levels of competition as well as our Sparkle Star division. We offer our dancers the opportunity to shine on our stage, building self esteem, confidence, and personality. Dance Champs provides an educational and fun environment, cash prizes and beautiful awards, positive and helpful critiques, and beautiful facilities. Come join our DC Family!

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! ​​

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!

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!

Ticket To Broadway has been celebrating dance for 20 years and is known for holding organized, fair, fun & energetic competitions in cities up & down the east coast. TTB prides itself on providing a family-friendly and performer-friendly environment for studio directors, performers and their families. TTB is committed to providing dancers a well-rounded, positive and exciting atmosphere while delivering encouraging, constructive criticism & building self-esteem and confidence. As of 2018, Directors Joel Kamensky & Lori Brown became the new owners and directors of Ticket To Broadway. Entering in to their 3rd season, they are more excited than ever to continue to improve the quality of the TTB events, as well as the education TTB provides to it’s performers. Are you ready to join the #TTBtribe?

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!

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.

Our mission is to create a dance competition that is fair, fun, friendly and affordable. Being fair is incredibly important to TNT, we hire judges with integrity, it is their job to judge that piece on stage in that moment to the best of their ability for your dancers wanting to see them succeed. FUN!! Is extremely important to TNT, we only hire dancers as our staff therefore they understand that the backstage fun and awards are some of the moments a dancer will keep with them forever. Friendly, this is where our southern hospitality comes in. We mind our southern manners and are kind courteous and help one another. Affordable, here at TNT we will keep our prices affordable for you by keeping our entry fees low, offer scholarships, awards and incentives that we hope will keep ya’ll coming back!

Shake the Ground, the Ultimate Dance Competition, is a unique and innovative dance competition. Novice, Intermediate and Competitive levels are welcomed to compete in all styles of dance. During the competition every dancer has the opportunity to take advantage of FREE master classes, special awards and prize and scholarships are offered to dance intensive programs. The Regional's concludes with a 4-day weekend of National competition in Orlando, Fl. A personable staff and a knowledgeable team of master teachers and renowned judges is what you encounter at our competitions. In addition, we offer cutting edge judging, video and audio critiques, web based registration and professional photography on site. A memorable experience for all.

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.

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.

From the moment you arrive, everyone who takes part in a Starbound Competition, from the studio directors, dance instructors and dance students, to the parents and grandparents, will recognize that Starbound National Talent Competition is a UNIQUE competition experience. Since 1994, Sandra Coyte, along with her husband Wayne, have strived to create a competition with a personal touch. Throughout the years, their success in this venture has been evidenced by the ever-growing numbers of returning customers, who are also considered to be friends. Sandra and Wayne have created these lasting relationships by providing participating teachers, dancers and parents with a very positive, personal experience at each of their competitions.

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!

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.

We are The Movement. Our mission is to create a platform for budding artists to explore movement while learning the benefits and discipline of self growth through competition.

Symposium Talent Contest is a midwest based dance competition that has been hosting events for over 35 years. Symposium's directors, Carrie and Tyler Haydon are sensitive to the needs of dancers, dance teachers, future professional performers and parents alike because they fill all of those rolls themselves. For almost two decades, both Carrie and Tyler have been handing down their craft to young dancers and now they are very excited to take the lead handed over by Melissa and Jason Westphal. The Haydons believe in tradition, and hope to reach and surpass the high standards that have been set by Melissa and Jason. The Symposium Talent Contest judging pool is comprised of dance teachers/studio owners, and working industry professionals who also have years of teaching experience.

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! 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.

Synergy Performing Arts Competition is based out of Dallas, TX owned by Angela McGarity and Lisa Norman. Both Angela and Lisa have been a part of the dance world for many years. In those years both have gained extreme knowledge as dance teachers, professional artist, competition studio directors and business owners. Through their passion and experience of dance they were driven to start Synergy. Synergy is based on integrity, credibility, and respect for all dancers, teacher, parents and attendees. Synergy is a refreshing competition where soul and art synergize to create a home! Our mission is to provide dancers of all levels with a fair and positive venue to showcase their talents. It’s about an experience where feedback and growth are just as important as a score. We are here to inspire and ignite your passion and love for dance.

At National Dance Showcase, we strive to encourage each and every performer’s growth by providing professional critiques, positive and constructive feedback, and a healthy competitive environment. It is our sincerest desire to make all of our events cutting edge, as wells as, both positive and memorable. NDS provides an upbeat atmosphere in which all competitors can shine and showcase their talent. Directors and teachers are admired, respected, and appreciated for their contribution to dance education. We are dedicated to always evolving, growing and meeting the needs of dance directors, teachers, parents and most importantly young talent. SUCCESS, ACHIEVEMENT AND THE DESIRE TO SOAR is what we hope to impart to every competitor. The competition is great, but the fun and the experience is even better. Come join the excitement!

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!​​

The "Ultimate" Dance Competition Experience *FREE Master Classes* *FREE Photos & Videos* We've set out to build a different kind of dance competition experience. We've built a competition culture where families can feel welcome and participants can leave having been provided with a fun and valuable learning experience. Our pricing falls in line with the rest of the industry, with the perks of FREE Photos and Videos as well as FREE Master Classes for all participants. We have limited our daily entries and have reasonable start and end times to competition. We've also created skill based competitive levels that makes placing students in the correct competitive level a breeze. No more crazy rules, extraordinarily long days, and feeling lost in the shuffle. Join us in 2020 as we "Create Memories, One Act at a Time."

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

STARPOWER IS THE STAGE WHERE PERFORMERS OF ALL AGES AND LEVELS, ACROSS THE GLOBE SHOWCASE THEIR TALENT. More than 30 years of experience has shaped our unique competition. Every year, Studio Owners, Teachers, Performers, and their Families and Friends are welcomed at upwards of 80 creative and energy packed competitions in cities across the globe. At Starpower, how we perform as a company matters. OUR GUARANTEE, “YOU’RE ALWAYS A STAR AT STARPOWER!”

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.

Absolute Dance Competition provides dancers of all ages and talent levels a place to perform and enjoy their passion! Owners, Eric and Rachel Sutphin, have dedicated their lives to dance! With both a professional and collegiate dance background, they are excited to share their knowledge and experience with the next generation of dancers! At Absolute, you can expect a fun atmosphere and a professional staff! We utilize highly qualified judges with a professional dance, or Degreed, dance background, to provide useful critiques that will leave your dancers inspired and ready to work! Absolute promotes good sportsmanship, integrity, and respect. It is our upmost goal to give an equal opportunity to dancers of all levels. We hope you'll join us as we celebrate our 7th season! - Eric & Rachel

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!

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

In our first 10 years, we lit the spark and ignited dancers on a path of passion and creativity. In our next decade, we turn our focus to developing not just incredible dancers, but young professionals in the performing arts. We ask what the future may look like for these artists and how we can nurture their education and expand their horizons to all avenues of performance. Whether it’s on stage, on film, or behind the scenes, we're here to show the endless possibilities and promote them on a path of ignited and passionate pursuit.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Our goal is to create a positive experience in a fun, safe, and healthy competitive atmosphere for each and every person that attends Believe. As a member of the Star Dance Alliance, Believe Talent is dedicated in offering our performers opportunities to advance their growth, encourage continued education, and allow them the space to flourish as individual performers.

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.

Refresh Dance Convention is the newest experience for dancers across the country! A fun and unique take on dance convention, Refresh is designed to reinvigorate dancers and teachers through specifically designed classes promoting strength, essential technique and confidence. Created for dancers of all ages and levels, our expert faculty provides the most innovative training and visionary choreography in the industry. Refresh takes pride in offering more than just the typical convention setting. Our faculty believes in mentoring students with encouraging feedback while providing a safe and positive environment. Refresh also includes an exciting dance competition where our faculty become the judges! Our judges specialize in giving educated and positive feedback, specifically tailored to each performance.

We are America's LIVE JUDGING Competition! Our format provides immediate judges' feedback following each routine, live over the microphone, to the dancers as they remain on stage. Feedback is always given in a positive and encouraging manner, meant to help the dancers grow and improve as the day goes on. Dancers will also receive their adjudicated award on stage immediately following their feedback. AND, all photos and videos are FREE! No media fee, no hidden charges!

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!

At Leap! we are excited to announce our 9TH 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.

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!

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.

Welcome! We are looking forward to seeing you at the 2021 Sheer Elite Tour Competition and Convention! Experience a dynamic weekend showcasing your talent on the stage for competition combined with having an amazing and educational time in a variety of convention classes. Bienvenido! Esperamos verlos en La Convención y Competencia de Danza Sheer Elite 2021! Experimente un fin de semana dinámico mostrando su talento en el escenario para competir combinado con tener un tiempo increíble y educativo en una variedad de clases de convenciones.

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!

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

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

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

The creators of Icon are studio owners and dance parents, just like you. Attending various competitions for over 20 years inspired us to think about creating our very own style of competition. Our goal is to build a unique event that delivers valuable feedback to each and every competitor to support the realization of their full potential. At the same time, we recognize the special qualities that already make each performer an Icon.

Ovation Dance Challenge is a competitive experience unlike anything else!

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 !!!

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!

Dance-ar-chy \'dan(t)s-ar-ke\\ 1. A political party with its ideals firmly rooted in the Funk. A movement of movement. Dancearchists call for government only in dance. The power of the beat will bring freedom, equality, and happiness to the public. For the Funk, the whole Funk, and nothing but the Funk!

Powerful Performances. Impacting Lives.