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West Coast Dance ExplosionJan 22–24, 20272026–27 tour dates shown on the organizer's Burn Bright flyer.
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DanceMakersJan 29–31, 2027
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World-Class Talent ExperienceFeb 5–7, 2027Season 15 tour.
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Ignite Dance CompetitionFeb 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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World-Class Talent ExperienceFeb 12–14, 2027Season 15 tour.
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Ignite Dance CompetitionFeb 13–14, 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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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionFeb 19–21, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Empire National Dance CompetitionMar 5–7, 2027Sister company to Inspire National Dance Competition. The 2027 regional schedule is published on the official site.
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Precision Arts ChallengeMar 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 divisionMar 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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Encore DCS ♦ adaptive divisionMar 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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World-Class Talent ExperienceApr 2–4, 2027Season 15 tour.
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StarQuest Dance CompetitionApr 2–4, 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 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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Ignite Dance CompetitionApr 16–18, 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 16–18, 2027PAC Collective sibling brand, same tour schedule and rules as Precision Arts Challenge.
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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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Showstopper ♦ adaptive divisionMay 21–23, 2027Runs a division for dancers with diagnosed special needs or disabilities, open to all ages.
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Arts of America Dance CompetitionJune 2027 — finalsFirst round is a video submission; finalists compete in person in Northern Virginia in June 2027.
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World-Class Talent ExperienceJun 28 – Jul 2, 2027Season 15 tour.
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Ignite Dance CompetitionJun 30 – Jul 3, 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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Platinum National Dance Competition final battle: age + levelJul 6–10, 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 ↗