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LA Dance MagicFeb 19–21, 2027Competition entries range from solos and duets/trios to groups, lines and productions. Ages are set as of Jan 1, 2027; regular solo competitors must also be entered in a group, line or production routine. Independent solos are exhibition-only.
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Spotlight Dance Cup ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 19–21, 2027Employee-owned, running since 1995. Flawless Gems is the adaptive division; Novice Gems is the beginner level. Three nationals in 2027. “Overalls for All” — age groups and sizes are not combined. No independent entries.
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NUVO Dance ConventionFeb 26–28, 2027Part of DanceOne. Ages set as of Jan 1, 2027.
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CRU Dance ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 26–28, 2027The 2027 regional tour and Chicago National Finals are published on the official site.
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Fluid DanceFeb 26–28, 2027Independent entries are allowed to compete and attend convention classes. Fluid publishes live feedback information and a 2027 tour.
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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMar 12–14, 2027Four skill levels: Ember (for dancers with physical or developmental disabilities), Spark (beginner), Fire (intermediate) and Blaze (advanced). Styles include classical, commercial, company and communication categories; awards include adjudication and high scores by age and level.
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West Coast Dance ExplosionMar 12–14, 20272026–27 tour dates shown on the organizer's Burn Bright flyer.
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Bloom Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMar 19–21, 2027Entry levels are Seed, Root, Sprout and Bloom, plus Blossom for dancers of all abilities. Midwest regional tour with nationals in Chicago.
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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMar 19–21, 2027Four skill levels: Ember (for dancers with physical or developmental disabilities), Spark (beginner), Fire (intermediate) and Blaze (advanced). Styles include classical, commercial, company and communication categories; awards include adjudication and high scores by age and level.
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Thunderstruck Dance CompetitionApr 2–4, 2027Las Vegas–based, running since 2000. Three levels: Future Star, Shining Star, Rock Star. Up to $15,000 in prizes per event plus TAPS scholarships. Sister circuit to Storm Dance Challenge.
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DanceMakersApr 9–11, 2027Competing dancers must attend the full weekend convention and register through a studio; independent competition entries are not accepted. See the organizer's guidelines for styles, age divisions and city-specific entry limits.
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World-Class Talent ExperienceApr 16–18, 2027Season 15 tour.
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 16–18, 2027Levels are First Time Flyer, Business Class and First Class across six age divisions, plus a Special Flyers division for dancers with special needs. Optional media fee; livestream at every event.
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AMP Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 16–18, 2027The 2027 regional tour is published on the official site. UP Beat is AMP's level for dancers with special needs and developmental disabilities.
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Bloom Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 23–25, 2027Entry levels are Seed, Root, Sprout and Bloom, plus Blossom for dancers of all abilities. Midwest regional tour with nationals in Chicago.
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Spotlight Dance Cup ♦ adaptive divisionApr 23–25, 2027Employee-owned, running since 1995. Flawless Gems is the adaptive division; Novice Gems is the beginner level. Three nationals in 2027. “Overalls for All” — age groups and sizes are not combined. No independent entries.
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Bloom Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 30 – May 2, 2027Entry levels are Seed, Root, Sprout and Bloom, plus Blossom for dancers of all abilities. Midwest regional tour with nationals in Chicago.
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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionMay 7–9, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Platinum National Dance CompetitionMay 7–9, 2027The 2027 regional tour and six National Finals are published on the official schedule.
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CRU Dance ♦ adaptive divisionJun 22–27, 2027The 2027 regional tour and Chicago National Finals are published on the official site.
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Bloom Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionJun 24–27, 2027Entry levels are Seed, Root, Sprout and Bloom, plus Blossom for dancers of all abilities. Midwest regional tour with nationals in Chicago.
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