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

Event Type Location Venue Distance Start Date End Date
Competition Uniondale, NY Long Island Marriott Uniondale 22 mi 03/20/2026 03/22/2026
Competition New Albany, OH Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts 470 mi 02/13/2026 02/15/2026
Competition Ringgold, GA The Colonnade 730 mi 02/27/2026 03/01/2026
Competition Austell, GA Riverside EpiCenter 750 mi 03/12/2026 03/15/2026
Competition Daytona Beach, FL The Peabody Auditorium 890 mi 02/20/2026 02/22/2026
Competition Jefferson City, MO Capitol Plaza Hotel & Convention Center 980 mi 04/17/2026 04/19/2026
Nationals Fort Walton Beach, FL Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center 1 Thousand mi 06/23/2026 06/28/2026
Competition Minneapolis, MN Hyatt Regency Minneapolis 1 Thousand mi 04/30/2026 05/03/2026
Competition Des Moines, IA Embassy Suites Des Moines, IA 1 Thousand mi 03/27/2026 03/29/2026
Competition Baton Rouge, LA Raising Canes River Center 1.2 Thousand mi 01/30/2026 02/01/2026
Competition Oklahoma City, OK Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC) Visual and Performing Arts Center 1.3 Thousand mi 04/09/2026 04/12/2026
Competition Arlington, TX Arlington Convention Center 1.4 Thousand mi 04/23/2026 04/26/2026
Competition Pflugerville, TX Courtyard by Marriott Austin Pflugerville Conference Center 1.5 Thousand mi 03/06/2026 03/08/2026
Competition Anaheim, CA Anaheim Marriott and Convention Center 2.4 Thousand mi 05/14/2026 05/16/2026

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