“Claims to be the largest dance convention in the world.”

A three-day convention-competition touring 24 cities. Master classes with celebrity faculty followed by a full competition the same weekend. Strong on scholarship exposure and agency scouting.

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“A weekend dedicated to dance education and growth.”

Touring 31 cities across the U.S. and Canada. Classes in Jazz, Ballet, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Ballroom, Tap, Improv, and more. Competition included the same weekend.

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“World-class faculty, same-weekend competition.”

A major touring convention-competition with a JUMP Nationals finale. Known for diverse faculty and an energetic, performance-forward culture. JUMP Nationals in May brings together season qualifiers.

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“27 cities of classes, comp, and "Stop the Clock!" moments.”

Touring 27 U.S. cities with weekend master classes and a full competition. The season feeds into The Dance Awards national finals in Las Vegas and Orlando, where "Best Dancer" titles are awarded.

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“America's #1 Dance Competition.”

50+ regional competitions each season feeding into Showstopper Finals. Professional staging, top-tier production, and a welcoming first-competition environment. Strong in the mid-Atlantic and Northeast.

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“The worldwide leader in talent competitions.”

One of the original nationwide dance & talent competition brands. Multiple competitive divisions from mini through senior. International championship and specialty divisions beyond standard dance.

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“Where talent meets excellence.”

A nationwide competition circuit with regional events feeding into Hall of Fame Nationals. Known for high production values, extensive category options, and a positive competitive atmosphere.

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“The pinnacle of studio-competitive dance.”

Held in Las Vegas (late June) and Orlando (mid-July) each year. Top dancers from qualifying DanceOne convention seasons compete for Best Dancer titles and industry recognition. Agency and scholarship opportunities at both events.

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“The pinnacle event in All Star Dance. 2,500+ dancers from 18+ nations.”

Held annually at ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando. April 24–27, 2026. Governed by USASF. Categories: Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, Contemporary/Lyrical, Kick. Tiers: Novice, Intermediate, Premier. Teams must qualify via bids at USASF-sanctioned events or video submission.

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“National governing body for All Star Dance in the U.S.”

Sets the rules, age grid, tier system (Novice/Intermediate/Premier), and safety standards for U.S. All Star Dance. All World Championship bids flow through USASF-sanctioned events. Credential information and the Dance Worlds registration portal live here.

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“The premier organization for high school and college dance teams.”

Runs the UDA National Dance Team Championship (NDTC) — the premier high school dance team national — at ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando, Jan–Feb each year. Also runs UDA College Nationals. Both stream live on Varsity TV.

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“High school and college dance team championship at Daytona Beach.”

Hosts the NDA National Championship (high school) and NDA College Nationals, both in Daytona Beach, Florida, each February/April. A major rival to UDA Nationals — many programs target one or both. Streams live on Varsity TV.

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“Find dance competitions and conventions near you.”

Search by name, location, or date. Auto-detects your location and shows events within any radius you choose. Covers 100+ competition brands nationwide — the fastest way to see every competition coming to your area.

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“Filter 1,700+ events by state, style, and brand.”

The most complete U.S. dance competition calendar. Filter by state, style, and brand. Also includes a Song Finder for tracking what music is used in competition routines. Covers both 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 seasons.

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“Search all events by date and region.”

Another strong competition search tool. Broad event listings with a simple date/region search.

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Season at a Glance

2025–2026 Key Dates

Studio competitive teams begin entering regional competitions. First Worlds bid-eligible events begin.

High school dance team nationals. ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando. Two weekends: DI (1,400+ enrollment) and DII. Streams live on Varsity TV.

High school dance team nationals at the Hilton Orlando. Streams live on Varsity TV.

NUVO, RADIX, JUMP, 24SEVEN, Showstopper, Starpower, and 100+ regional brands touring. Worlds bid-awarding events in full swing.

Junior teams submit qualifying video to USASF for at-large bid consideration. Noon EST. $100/category.

The pinnacle of All Star Dance. ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando. 2,500+ dancers from 18+ countries. Categories: Jazz, Pom, Hip Hop, Contemporary/Lyrical, Kick.

National championship finale for the JUMP Dance Convention circuit season.

College dance team championship. Daytona Beach, FL. Streams live on Varsity TV.

College cheerleading and dance team championship. ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando.

Season-closing national finals for Showstopper regional qualifiers. Check site for exact date and venue.

Premier national studio-competitive finale. Best Dancer titles, agency exposure, scholarship opportunities. Qualifying season must be with DanceOne brands.

Second TDA national event of the summer. Same prestige as Las Vegas, East Coast location.

New to competitions? What to know before you go

A convention weekend includes master classes with celebrity faculty AND a competition. A competition-only event is just the comp — lower cost, less travel, great for younger/newer teams.

Most events award Bronze → Silver → Gold → Platinum. Top-tier names vary by company ("Stop the Clock," "On the Edge," etc.) — you cannot compare tiers across brands.

Entries are placed by weekly training hours and experience. A group enters at the level of its highest dancer. Under-placing is penalized; competing up is always allowed.

Many events require competing teams to book through the official hotel block. Confirm before you book — staying outside the block can disqualify your registration.

A bid is an invitation to compete at a prestigious national or world championship event. Bids are earned at qualifying "bid events" throughout the regional season — they are not purchased.

Dancer ages are almost always calculated as of January 1 of the current season. Group ages are typically averaged. Read the specific company's rulebook — cutoff policies vary.