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DanceMakersNov 20–22, 2026
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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionNov 20–22, 2026Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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NUVO Dance ConventionJan 8–10, 2027Part of DanceOne. Ages set as of Jan 1, 2027.
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LA Dance MagicJan 29–31, 2027
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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionJan 29–31, 2027
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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 5–7, 2027
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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 5–7, 2027The published Inspiring Gems division is for dancers with physical, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, with adjudicated or performance-only options and optional judges' feedback.
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Precision Arts ChallengeFeb 5–7, 2027PAC Collective brand. Levels are Advanced, Competitive and Pre-Professional, plus a non-adjudicated Premier performance category. Complimentary media, no required media fee.
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 12–14, 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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StarQuest Dance CompetitionFeb 12–14, 2027Levels are Nova, Classic and Select, with a Select Studio of Excellence award. The 2027 regional and World Finals schedule is published on StarQuest's official site.
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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 12–14, 2027The published Inspiring Gems division is for dancers with physical, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, with adjudicated or performance-only options and optional judges' feedback.
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World-Class Talent ExperienceFeb 19–21, 2027Season 15 tour.
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 19–21, 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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Empire National Dance CompetitionFeb 19–21, 2027Sister company to Inspire National Dance Competition. The 2027 regional schedule is published on the official site.
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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 26–28, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Ignite Dance CompetitionMar 5–7, 2027Three levels: Recreational, Competitive and Elite, plus Pro-Am. Complimentary media and free convention-style classes are offered during competition weekends. Independent entries are not accepted.
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Spotlight Dance Cup ♦ adaptive divisionMar 6–7, 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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Precision Arts ChallengeMar 12–14, 2027PAC Collective brand. Levels are Advanced, Competitive and Pre-Professional, plus a non-adjudicated Premier performance category. Complimentary media, no required media fee.
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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionMar 19–21, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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StarQuest Dance CompetitionMar 19–21, 2027Levels are Nova, Classic and Select, with a Select Studio of Excellence award. The 2027 regional and World Finals schedule is published on StarQuest's official site.
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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMar 19–21, 2027The published Inspiring Gems division is for dancers with physical, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, with adjudicated or performance-only options and optional judges' feedback.
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Spotlight Dance Cup ♦ adaptive divisionApr 2–4, 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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Ignite Dance CompetitionApr 2–4, 2027Three levels: Recreational, Competitive and Elite, plus Pro-Am. Complimentary media and free convention-style classes are offered during competition weekends. Independent entries are not accepted.
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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionApr 9–11, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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StarQuest Dance CompetitionApr 9–11, 2027Levels are Nova, Classic and Select, with a Select Studio of Excellence award. The 2027 regional and World Finals schedule is published on StarQuest's official site.
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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 9–11, 2027The published Inspiring Gems division is for dancers with physical, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, with adjudicated or performance-only options and optional judges' feedback.
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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 9–11, 2027The published Inspiring Gems division is for dancers with physical, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, with adjudicated or performance-only options and optional judges' feedback.
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Empire National Dance CompetitionApr 9–11, 2027Sister company to Inspire National Dance Competition. The 2027 regional schedule is published on the official site.
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Fluid DanceApr 9–11, 2027Independent entries are allowed to compete and attend convention classes. Fluid publishes live feedback information and a 2027 tour.
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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionApr 16–18, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 16–18, 2027The published Inspiring Gems division is for dancers with physical, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, with adjudicated or performance-only options and optional judges' feedback.
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That’s Entertainment Performing Arts ♦ adaptive divisionApr 17–18, 2027Multi-discipline — dance, acro, vocal, instrumental, modeling and cheer, not dance alone. Super Star is the special-needs level: positive critiques based on the performer’s own abilities, no point deductions for physical challenges, and a 50% entry discount, arranged with the office before payment. Super Star performers may also compete in any other level. Partnered with the nonprofit Spark Evolution. A virtual competition runs alongside the tour.
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DanceMakersApr 23–25, 2027
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Luxxe Arts ChallengeApr 23–25, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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Thunderstruck Dance CompetitionApr 30 – May 2, 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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Encore DCS ♦ adaptive divisionApr 30 – May 2, 202730th season in 2027. Shining Star is an inclusive level for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. No independent entries — studios must bring at least two performers; the exception is soloists who have qualified for Grand Finals.
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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 30 – May 2, 2027The published Inspiring Gems division is for dancers with physical, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, with adjudicated or performance-only options and optional judges' feedback.
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Ignite Dance CompetitionApr 30 – May 2, 2027Three levels: Recreational, Competitive and Elite, plus Pro-Am. Complimentary media and free convention-style classes are offered during competition weekends. Independent entries are not accepted.
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West Coast Dance ExplosionApr 30 – May 2, 20272026–27 tour dates shown on the organizer's Burn Bright flyer.
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMay 7–9, 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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Encore DCS ♦ adaptive divisionMay 7–9, 202730th season in 2027. Shining Star is an inclusive level for students with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. No independent entries — studios must bring at least two performers; the exception is soloists who have qualified for Grand Finals.
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Empire National Dance CompetitionMay 7–9, 2027Sister company to Inspire National Dance Competition. The 2027 regional schedule is published on the official site.
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Ignite Dance CompetitionMay 7–9, 2027Three levels: Recreational, Competitive and Elite, plus Pro-Am. Complimentary media and free convention-style classes are offered during competition weekends. Independent entries are not accepted.
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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMay 14–16, 2027The published Inspiring Gems division is for dancers with physical, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, with adjudicated or performance-only options and optional judges' feedback.
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NUVO Dance ConventionMay 28–30, 2027Part of DanceOne. Ages set as of Jan 1, 2027.
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Platinum National Dance Competition final battle: age + levelJun 3–7, 2027Five 2027 National Finals are published on the official schedule.Solos, duet/trios and groups · Solo and duet/trio battles are separated by age and level. Group Grand Championships are separated by level, age and group size; levels may be combined when entries are low. Battle rules ↗
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Platinum National Dance Competition final battle: age + levelJun 8–13, 2027Five 2027 National Finals are published on the official schedule.Solos, duet/trios and groups · Solo and duet/trio battles are separated by age and level. Group Grand Championships are separated by level, age and group size; levels may be combined when entries are low. Battle rules ↗
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Dance Out final battle: age + levelJun 14–19, 2027Florida and Kansas Nationals are published for 2027.Small and large groups · The Final Showdown awards the top Small/Large Group in each age division at each Intro, Intermediate and Elite level. Other entry types are separated by level, not age. Battle rules ↗
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Platinum National Dance Competition final battle: age + levelJun 18–23, 2027Five 2027 National Finals are published on the official schedule.Solos, duet/trios and groups · Solo and duet/trio battles are separated by age and level. Group Grand Championships are separated by level, age and group size; levels may be combined when entries are low. Battle rules ↗
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Ignite Dance CompetitionJun 23–27, 2027Three levels: Recreational, Competitive and Elite, plus Pro-Am. Complimentary media and free convention-style classes are offered during competition weekends. Independent entries are not accepted.
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionJun 25–28, 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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NUVO Dance ConventionJun 26 – Jul 3, 2027Part of DanceOne. Ages set as of Jan 1, 2027.
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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionJun 27 – Jul 2, 2027The published Inspiring Gems division is for dancers with physical, cognitive or intellectual disabilities, with adjudicated or performance-only options and optional judges' feedback.
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West Coast Dance ExplosionJun 27 – Jul 3, 20272026–27 tour dates shown on the organizer's Burn Bright flyer. Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.
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StarQuest Dance CompetitionJun 29–Jul 3, 2027Levels are Nova, Classic and Select, with a Select Studio of Excellence award. The 2027 regional and World Finals schedule is published on StarQuest's official site.
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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionJun 30 – Jul 4, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Celebrity Dance Competitions & Conventions ♦ adaptive divisionJul 10–17, 2027Fall convention tour followed by a winter–spring regional tour and two national finals, including a Nationals at Sea sailing. Adaptive division described in the published rules.