Founded in 2001 by Mr. Kent Helton, NexStar has grown to become one of the nation’s leaders in dance competitions. It is our mission to provide dancers of all levels a positive, fun, safe, and family-friendly environment to showcase their hard work and talents. The discipline, focus and artistic enlightenment of a performer creates success in all aspects of life. Performing Arts education contributes to the development of responsible, dedicated, determined, and creative adults in society. We delight in fostering each individuals great love of dance and performance, while inspiring self-confidence and respect of the performing arts.
| Event Type | Location | Venue | Distance | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | Hackensack, NJ | Bergen County Technical Schools | 13 mi | 03/21/2025 | 03/23/2025 |
| Competition | East Brunswick, NJ | Jo Ann Magistro Performing Arts Center @ Hammarskjold Middle School | 29 mi | 02/07/2025 | 02/09/2025 |
| Competition | Stamford, CT | The Palace Stamford | 34 mi | 03/21/2025 | 03/23/2025 |
| Competition | Sparta Township, NJ | Sussex County Tech School- McNiece Auditorium | 43 mi | 04/11/2025 | 04/13/2025 |
| Competition | Sewell, NJ | Republic (formally Investors) Bank Performing Arts Center | 88 mi | 05/02/2025 | 05/04/2025 |
| Competition | Wilmington, DE | Chase Center on the Riverfront | 110 mi | 03/21/2025 | 03/23/2025 |
| Competition | Lancaster, PA | Wyndham Lancaster Resort and Convention Center | 130 mi | 02/14/2025 | 02/16/2025 |
| Competition | Hampstead, MD | Coppermine PantherPlex Performing Arts Center | 170 mi | 02/21/2025 | 02/23/2025 |
| Competition | Owings Mills, MD | The Gordon Center | 170 mi | 05/16/2025 | 05/18/2025 |
| Competition | Upper Marlboro, MD | Prince George's Equestrian Center, Show Place Arena | 200 mi | 03/14/2025 | 03/16/2025 |
| Competition | Andover, MA | J Everett Collins PAC | 200 mi | 02/21/2025 | 02/23/2025 |
| Competition | Woodbridge, VA | CD Hylton High School | 230 mi | 04/04/2025 | 04/06/2025 |
| Competition | Altoona, PA | Jaffa Shrine Center | 230 mi | 02/21/2025 | 02/23/2025 |
| Competition | Coraopolis, PA | Cornell High School | 320 mi | 04/04/2025 | 04/06/2025 |
| Competition | Youngstown, OH | Edward W. Powers Auditorium @ DeYor PAC | 350 mi | 02/14/2025 | 02/16/2025 |
| Competition | Akron, OH | Akron Civic Theatre | 390 mi | 05/09/2025 | 05/11/2025 |
| Competition | Cleveland, OH | International Exposition Center | 410 mi | 03/07/2025 | 03/09/2025 |
| Competition | Zanesville, OH | Secrest Auditorium | 420 mi | 05/02/2025 | 05/04/2025 |
| Competition | Greensboro, NC | Carolina Theatre of Greensboro | 450 mi | 02/21/2025 | 02/23/2025 |
| Nationals | Sandusky, OH | Kalahari Resorts | 450 mi | 06/26/2025 | 07/01/2025 |
| Competition | Columbus, OH | Greater Columbus Convention Center | 480 mi | 04/11/2025 | 04/13/2025 |
| Competition | Oxford, MI | Oxford High School | 500 mi | 04/25/2025 | 04/27/2025 |
| Competition | Wilmington, OH | Roberts Centre | 530 mi | 04/04/2025 | 04/06/2025 |
| Competition | Wilmington, OH | Roberts Centre | 530 mi | 02/07/2025 | 02/09/2025 |
| Competition | Frankenmuth, MI | Harvey Kern Pavilion | 530 mi | 05/23/2025 | 05/25/2025 |
| Competition | Dayton, OH | Dayton Convention Center | 540 mi | 05/16/2025 | 05/18/2025 |
| Competition | Dayton, OH | Dayton Masonic Center | 540 mi | 02/28/2025 | 03/02/2025 |
| Nationals | Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach Convention Center | 550 mi | 07/18/2025 | 07/22/2025 |
| Competition | Ft Wayne, IN | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum | 580 mi | 03/14/2025 | 03/16/2025 |
| Competition | Spartanburg, SC | Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium | 590 mi | 03/14/2025 | 03/16/2025 |
| Competition | Grand Rapids, MI | Godwin Heights Auditorium | 620 mi | 03/07/2025 | 03/09/2025 |
| Nationals | Gatlinburg, TN | Gatlinburg Convention Center | 620 mi | 07/03/2025 | 07/07/2025 |
| Competition | Knoxville, TN | Knoxville Convention Center - World's Fair Exhibition Hall | 630 mi | 04/11/2025 | 04/13/2025 |
| Competition | Louisville, KY | Louisville Memorial Auditorium | 650 mi | 02/14/2025 | 02/16/2025 |
| Competition | Plainfield, IN | Hendricks Live! | 660 mi | 05/02/2025 | 05/04/2025 |
| Competition | University Park, IL | Governors State University Center for Performing Arts | 710 mi | 05/02/2025 | 05/04/2025 |
| Competition | Oswego, IL | Oswego High School | 750 mi | 03/07/2025 | 03/09/2025 |
| Competition | Murfreesboro, TN | MTSU Tucker Theater | 750 mi | 03/14/2025 | 03/16/2025 |
| Competition | Jacksonville, FL | University of North Florida Fine Arts | 840 mi | 02/14/2025 | 02/16/2025 |
| Competition | Birmingham, AL | Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex | 860 mi | 04/25/2025 | 04/27/2025 |
| Competition | Davenport, IA | Adler Theatre | 860 mi | 03/07/2025 | 03/09/2025 |
| Competition | Kirkwood, MO | Keating Center for the Performing Arts, Kirkwood High School | 880 mi | 05/16/2025 | 05/18/2025 |
| Competition | Coralville, IA | Xtream Arena | 910 mi | 04/25/2025 | 04/27/2025 |
| Competition | Windermere, FL | Windermere High School | 950 mi | 04/04/2025 | 04/06/2025 |
| Nationals | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort | 950 mi | 07/06/2025 | 07/10/2025 |
| Competition | Lakeland, FL | RP Funding Center, Youkey Theater, Sikes Hall | 990 mi | 03/14/2025 | 03/16/2025 |
| Competition | Lakeland, FL | RP Funding Center, Youkey Theater, Sikes Hall | 990 mi | 03/07/2025 | 03/09/2025 |
| Competition | Tampa, FL | Florida State Fairgrounds | 1 Thousand mi | 04/25/2025 | 04/27/2025 |
| Competition | Chanhassen, MN | Chanhassen High School Performing Arts Center | 1 Thousand mi | 03/28/2025 | 03/30/2025 |
| Competition | Pembroke Pines, FL | Charles F Dodge City Center | 1.1 Thousand mi | 02/21/2025 | 02/23/2025 |
| Competition | Kansas City, MO | Music Hall (of KC Convention Center Complex) | 1.1 Thousand mi | 03/14/2025 | 03/16/2025 |
| Competition | Hot Springs, AR | Hot Springs Convention Center Horner Hall | 1.1 Thousand mi | 03/07/2025 | 03/09/2025 |
| Competition | Bellevue, NE | Bellevue East High School | 1.1 Thousand mi | 05/02/2025 | 05/04/2025 |
| Competition | Tulsa, OK | Cox Business Center | 1.2 Thousand mi | 03/14/2025 | 03/16/2025 |
| Competition | Lafayette, LA | Heymann Center | 1.2 Thousand mi | 04/04/2025 | 04/06/2025 |
| Competition | Heath, TX | Rockwall Heath High School PAC | 1.4 Thousand mi | 02/28/2025 | 03/02/2025 |
| Competition | Mesquite, TX | Mesquite Convention Center, Hampton Inn & Suites | 1.4 Thousand mi | 03/21/2025 | 03/23/2025 |
| Competition | Conroe, TX | Hyatt Regency Conroe Convention Center | 1.4 Thousand mi | 04/11/2025 | 04/13/2025 |
| Nationals | Round Rock, TX | Kalahari Resorts Texas | 1.5 Thousand mi | 06/22/2025 | 06/27/2025 |
| Competition | Austin, TX | Palmer Events Center | 1.5 Thousand mi | 03/21/2025 | 03/23/2025 |
| Competition | Denver, CO | Colorado Convention Center | 1.6 Thousand mi | 04/11/2025 | 04/13/2025 |
| Competition | Pueblo, CO | Pueblo Convention Center | 1.6 Thousand mi | 03/28/2025 | 03/30/2025 |
| Competition | Albuquerque, NM | Kiva Auditorium @ Albuquerque Convention Center | 1.8 Thousand mi | 05/09/2025 | 05/11/2025 |
| Competition | Upland, CA | Highlander Auditorium | 2.4 Thousand mi | 03/07/2025 | 03/09/2025 |
| Competition | Fresno, CA | Saroyan Theatre | 2.5 Thousand mi | 03/28/2025 | 03/30/2025 |
| Competition | San Jose, CA | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts | 2.5 Thousand mi | 04/11/2025 | 04/13/2025 |
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