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Immerse Artists ExperienceOct 11, 2026
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionJan 29–31, 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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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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StarQuest Dance CompetitionFeb 5–7, 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 divisionFeb 12–14, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Spotlight Dance Cup ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 12–14, 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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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 19–21, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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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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Moxie Arts ChallengeFeb 19–21, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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DanceMakersFeb 26–28, 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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StarQuest Dance CompetitionFeb 26–28, 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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Ignite Dance CompetitionFeb 26–28, 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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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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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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CRU Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMar 5–7, 2027The 2027 regional tour and Chicago National Finals are published on the official site.
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Dance Machine ♦ adaptive divisionMar 5–7, 2027The 2027 regional tour, National Finals and National Titles Competition are published on the official site.
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Platinum National Dance CompetitionMar 5–7, 2027The 2027 regional tour and six National Finals are published on the official schedule.
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That’s Entertainment Performing Arts ♦ adaptive divisionMar 6–7, 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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CRU Dance ♦ adaptive divisionMar 12–14, 2027The 2027 regional tour and Chicago National Finals are published on the official site.
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Luxxe Arts ChallengeMar 12–14, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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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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Platinum National Dance CompetitionApr 2–4, 2027The 2027 regional tour and six National Finals are published on the official schedule.
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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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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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Dance Machine ♦ adaptive divisionApr 9–11, 2027The 2027 regional tour, National Finals and National Titles Competition are published on the official site.
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Precision Arts ChallengeApr 9–11, 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 divisionApr 10–11, 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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World-Class Talent ExperienceApr 16–18, 2027Season 15 tour.
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LA Dance MagicApr 23–25, 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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StarQuest Dance CompetitionApr 23–25, 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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i am DANCE Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 23–25, 2027Ten-stop 2027 regional tour across the Northeast and Midwest. Adaptive division described in the published rules.
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Kudo Arts ChallengeApr 23–25, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionApr 30 – May 2, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Fly Dance Competition ♦ adaptive divisionApr 30 – May 2, 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 30 – May 2, 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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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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Luxxe Arts ChallengeApr 30 – May 2, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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Precision Arts ChallengeMay 7–9, 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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Precision Arts ChallengeMay 7–9, 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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NUVO Dance ConventionMay 14–16, 2027Part of DanceOne. Ages set as of Jan 1, 2027.
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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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That’s Entertainment Performing Arts ♦ adaptive divisionJun 17–20, 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 divisionJun 18–21, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.