Question 1

How many dance competitions are in Chicago this season?

Accepted Answer

There are currently 52 dance competitions scheduled in Chicago across 6 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.

Question 2

Which Chicago cities are the best hubs for dance competitions?

Accepted Answer

The top competition cities in Chicago are Chicago (40), Schaumburg (6), Oak Brook (2), Rosemont (2), and SCHAUMBURG (1).

Question 3

When should I plan for dance competition season in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Competition season in Chicago peaks during May, April, and June. Planning ahead for these busy months is recommended, as popular events can fill up quickly.

Question 4

What is the difference between commercial and ballroom competitions in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

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. Chicago hosts 51 commercial and 1 ballroom events this season.

Question 5

Which competition brands host the most events in Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The most active competition brands in Chicago are Addiction Dance Competition (3 events), Chicago National Assoc. of Dance Masters (3 events), Rainbow Dance Competition (3 events), Hollywood Dance Jamz (2 events), and Dance Makers, Inc. (2 events).

Chicago Area Dance Competitions (2026-2027)

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NRG Dance Project

AMP Dance Competition

World-Class Talent Experience, Inc.

Artists Simply Human

Monsters Dance Conventions

Addiction Dance Competition

Hollywood Dance Jamz

Hollywood Dance Jamz

Energy National Dance Competitions

Spotlight Dance Cup

Hall of Fame Dance Challenge

HEADLINERS

Groove Dance Competition

Dance Makers, Inc.

On Point National Dance Competition

Addiction Dance Competition

Bloom Dance Competition

Dance Makers, Inc.

Platinum National Dance Competition

VIP Dance

Platinum Dance Collective

Showstopper

Legacy Dance Championships

Leap National Dance Competition

ILD Boutique

StarQuest Dance Competition

Fred Astaire

Chicago Crystal Ball

CRU Dance Competition

Moxie Arts Challenge

CRU Dance Competition

Precision Arts Challenge

KUDO Arts Challenge

LUXXE Arts Challenge

Addiction Dance Competition

Bloom Dance Competition

Dupree Dance

Chicago Dance Connection

Chicago National Assoc. of Dance Masters

Chicago National Assoc. of Dance Masters

Platinum Dance Collective

Platinum National Dance Competition

Turn It Up Dance Challenge

Chicago National Assoc. of Dance Masters

Axiom Dance Convention

Revel Dance Convention

Jump Dance Convention

RADIX Dance Convention

Kids Artistic Revue

Rainbow Dance Competition

Rainbow Dance Competition

Rainbow Dance Competition

Chicago competitions by year