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Empire Dance ChallengeNov 7–8, 2026Fall convention tour followed by spring competitions and a summer national event.
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That’s Entertainment Performing Arts ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 27–28, 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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Encore DCS ♦ adaptive divisionMar 5–7, 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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World-Class Talent ExperienceMar 12–14, 2027Season 15 tour.
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMar 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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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMar 19–21, 2027
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Precision Arts ChallengeMar 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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That’s Entertainment Performing Arts ♦ adaptive divisionMar 20–21, 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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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionApr 2–4, 2027
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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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Moxie Arts ChallengeApr 2–4, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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NUVO Dance ConventionApr 9–11, 2027Part of DanceOne. Ages set as of Jan 1, 2027.
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StarQuest Dance CompetitionApr 16–18, 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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StarQuest Dance CompetitionApr 16–18, 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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Precision Arts ChallengeApr 16–18, 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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Kudo Arts ChallengeApr 16–18, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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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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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionApr 23–25, 2027
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Empire Dance ChallengeApr 23–25, 2027Fall convention tour followed by spring competitions and a summer national event.
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Empire Dance ChallengeApr 30 – May 2, 2027Fall convention tour followed by spring competitions and a summer national event.
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World-Class Talent ExperienceMay 7–9, 2027Season 15 tour.
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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMay 7–9, 2027
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Empire Dance ChallengeMay 7–9, 2027Fall convention tour followed by spring competitions and a summer national event.
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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMay 14–16, 2027
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Empire Dance ChallengeMay 14–16, 2027Fall convention tour followed by spring competitions and a summer national event.
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMay 21–23, 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 CompetitionMay 21–23, 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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Wildfyre Dance ChallengeMay 21–23, 2027Northeast regional circuit.