California has 260 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 82 cities. The most active cities are Redondo Beach (17), Anaheim (14), San Diego (13). Events run from August 2026 through July 2027.
California hosts both commercial and studio competitions and ballroom and DanceSport events. About 99% of events (258) are commercial and studio competitions. About 1% of events (2) are ballroom and DanceSport competitions. Notable competition brands include Sharp International, West Coast Elite Dance, Spotlight Dance Cup, and Rainbow Dance Competition.
Dance competitions in California are spread across 82 cities. The most active cities are Redondo Beach (17 events), Anaheim (14 events), San Diego (13 events), Santa Clara (12 events), Ontario (11 events), San Jose (10 events), and Baldwin Park (9 events). 75 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in California are February, April, and March, which together account for 139 of the state's 260 events.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| Sharp International | Jan 9 | TBA |
| Ultra Dance Tour | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | Redondo Beach |
| Rainbow Dance Competition | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Riverside |
| Dance Makers, Inc. | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Anaheim |
| Sharp International | May 1 | Corona |
| ID Dance Competition | Jun 2 — Jun 7 | Anaheim |
| ID Dance Competition | Jul 2 — Jul 7 | Southern California |
| DancerPalooza | Aug 3 — Aug 9 | Anaheim |
| Energy National Dance Competitions | Sep 15 | Santa Clara |
| Dance The Magic | Oct 2 — Oct 4 | Anaheim |
| Sharp International | Nov 7 | Corona |
| Sharp International | Dec 5 | Valencia |
There are currently 260 dance competitions scheduled in California across 82 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in California are Redondo Beach (17), Anaheim (14), San Diego (13), Santa Clara (12), and Ontario (11).
Competition season in California peaks during February, April, and March. Planning ahead for these busy months is recommended, as popular events can fill up quickly.
Commercial competitions focus on studio and convention-style routines judged on performance and entertainment. Ballroom and DanceSport events follow International or American style formats with technical scoring. California hosts 258 commercial and 2 ballroom events this season.
The most active competition brands in California are Sharp International (58 events), West Coast Elite Dance (24 events), Spotlight Dance Cup (23 events), Rainbow Dance Competition (20 events), and Kids Artistic Revue (20 events).