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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionDec 12, 2026Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 5–7, 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 divisionFeb 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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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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Encore DCS ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 19–21, 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 CompetitionFeb 19–21, 2027Sister company to Inspire National Dance Competition. The 2027 regional schedule is published on the official site.
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Ignite Dance CompetitionFeb 19–21, 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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That’s Entertainment Performing Arts ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 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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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 26–28, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 26–28, 2027
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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 26–28, 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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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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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMar 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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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMar 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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Inspire National Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionMar 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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Ignite Dance CompetitionMar 12–14, 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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DanceMakersMar 19–21, 2027
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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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Ignite Dance CompetitionMar 19–21, 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 2–4, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Encore DCS ♦ adaptive divisionApr 2–4, 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 2–4, 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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Encore DCS ♦ adaptive divisionApr 9–11, 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 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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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionApr 16–18, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Encore DCS ♦ adaptive divisionApr 23–25, 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 23–25, 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 23–25, 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 23–25, 2027Sister company to Inspire National Dance Competition. The 2027 regional schedule is published on the official site.
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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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Empire National Dance CompetitionApr 30 – May 2, 2027Sister company to Inspire National Dance Competition. The 2027 regional schedule is published on the official site.
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Inferno Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMay 14–16, 2027