Industry Directory
Dance event brands & producers
A neutral directory of dance event brands organized by ecosystem. Covers USASF-sanctioned events, Varsity-family school/college dance brands, national convention-competition tours, and the 100+ regional competition production companies.
Disclaimer: KC Exclusives is independent and not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by USASF, IASF, Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit, or any of the competition production companies referenced here. All trademarks, brand names, and event names are property of their respective owners. This guide is for informational purposes only.
USASF / IASF — All-Star Dance
The formal All-Star Dance ecosystem. USASF sanctions events; IASF governs international.
USASF (United States All Star Federation)
Sanctioning bodyGoverns USASF All-Star Dance. Sanctions The Dance Worlds in partnership with IASF. Member-only resources and bid-awarding events.
Visit site ↗IASF (International All Star Federation)
InternationalInternational governing body. Governs Junior and Open Divisions at The Dance Worlds.
Visit site ↗The Dance Worlds
ChampionshipThe pinnacle event in All-Star Dance. April 24–27, 2026 at ESPN Wide World of Sports, Orlando. Same week as Cheerleading Worlds.
Visit site ↗Varsity Family — School + College
UDA and NDA dominate the school and college dance ecosystem. Both owned by Varsity Spirit (Bain Capital).
UDA (Universal Dance Association)
School + CollegeIndustry-standard for high school and college dance teams. Hosts NDTC (National Dance Team Championship) in Orlando, January. Only championship endorsed by NFHS.
Visit site ↗NDA (National Dance Alliance)
School + CollegeSister organization to UDA. Holds National Championship in Daytona Beach, April. High school and college focus.
Visit site ↗Varsity TV
StreamingStreaming coverage of UDA, NDA, and major Varsity-sanctioned events. Rebroadcasts and on-demand routines.
Visit site ↗National Tour — Convention + Competition
The biggest convention-competition hybrid brands. Each runs a multi-city tour through the season plus a national championship.
24Seven Dance
Multiple US cities; championship: The Dance Awards
Convention + competition; Best Dancer recognition
Visit site ↗Radix Dance Convention
Multiple US cities
Cutting-edge contemporary/jazz; industry-leading faculty
Visit site ↗Tremaine Dance Convention
Houston, Atlanta, Orlando, Indianapolis, NYC, Greensboro
Legacy credibility; Dancer of the Year
Visit site ↗NYCDA (New York City Dance Alliance)
Multiple US cities
NYC industry; strong BFA college recruiting
Visit site ↗Regional competition brands
Pure competition brands (no convention component). Each region of the country has 5–10 strong options. This is not exhaustive — there are 150+ total.
Important: Studio competition circuit (national tours + regionals) is a separate ecosystem from USASF All-Star Dance. A studio competing at NUVO and the regional comp circuit is in a different world than a studio competing for The Dance Worlds. Both are valid — neither is "more legitimate" than the other.
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