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Empire Dance ChallengeOct 17, 2026Fall convention tour followed by spring competitions and a summer national event.
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DanceMakersJan 29–31, 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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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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Thunderstruck Dance CompetitionFeb 12–14, 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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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 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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Precision Arts ChallengeFeb 19–21, 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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Spotlight Dance Cup ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 26–28, 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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Encore DCS ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 26–28, 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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CRU Dance ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 26–28, 2027The 2027 regional tour and Chicago National Finals are published on the official site.
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Precision Arts ChallengeFeb 26–28, 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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CRU Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMar 5–7, 2027The 2027 regional tour and Chicago National Finals are published on the official site.
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Moxie Arts ChallengeMar 5–7, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionMar 12–14, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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i am DANCE Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMar 12–14, 2027Ten-stop 2027 regional tour across the Northeast and Midwest. Adaptive division described in the published rules.
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Encore DCS ♦ adaptive divisionMar 12–14, 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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Moxie Arts ChallengeMar 19–21, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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Luxxe Arts ChallengeApr 2–4, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionApr 9–11, 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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Kudo Arts ChallengeApr 9–11, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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Platinum National Dance CompetitionApr 9–11, 2027The 2027 regional tour and six National Finals are published on the official schedule.
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Bloom Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 16–18, 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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i am DANCE Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 16–18, 2027Ten-stop 2027 regional tour across the Northeast and Midwest. Adaptive division described in the published rules.
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Empire Dance ChallengeApr 16–18, 2027Fall convention tour followed by spring competitions and a summer national event.
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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionApr 23–25, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 23–25, 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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CRU Dance ♦ adaptive divisionApr 23–25, 2027The 2027 regional tour and Chicago National Finals are published on the official site.
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Precision Arts ChallengeApr 30 – May 2, 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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Get The Beat USAApr 30 – May 2, 2027The inaugural 2027 USA season has six regional tour stops and a National Finals in Honolulu.
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CRU Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMay 7–9, 2027The 2027 regional tour and Chicago National Finals are published on the official site.
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Luxxe Arts ChallengeMay 7–9, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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That’s Entertainment Performing Arts ♦ adaptive divisionMay 8–9, 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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i am DANCE Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMay 14–16, 2027Ten-stop 2027 regional tour across the Northeast and Midwest. Adaptive division described in the published rules.
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CRU Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMay 14–16, 2027The 2027 regional tour and Chicago National Finals are published on the official site.