Florida has 181 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 47 cities. The most active cities are Orlando (54), Daytona Beach (13), Lakeland (11). Styles include jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, ballet. Events run from September 2026 through October 2027.
2026-2027 season · 181 dates · updated daily
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Florida hosts both commercial and studio competitions and ballroom and DanceSport events. About 99% of events (180) are commercial and studio competitions, featuring styles such as hip hop, jazz, lyrical, and contemporary. About 1% of events (1) are ballroom and DanceSport competitions. Notable competition brands include Platinum Dance Collective, Platinum National Dance Competition, StarQuest Dance Competition, and Florida Cheer and Dance Association.
Dance competitions in Florida are spread across 47 cities. The most active cities are Orlando (54 events), Daytona Beach (13 events), Lakeland (11 events), Tampa (11 events), Jacksonville (9 events), Miami (9 events), and Fort Lauderdale (8 events). 40 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in Florida are April, February, and June, which together account for 97 of the state's 181 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in August.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| Starpower Talent | Jan 14 — Jan 18 | Miami |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | St. Augustine |
| Driven Talent Competition | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Fort Myers |
| Ignite Dance Competition | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Tampa |
| Encore Dance Competition For the Stars | May 7 — May 9 | Ocala |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Jun 2 — Jun 7 | Panama City |
| Revel Dance Convention | Jul 5 — Jul 11 | Orlando |
| Ft Lauderdale Classic | Sep 27 | Tampa |
| Groove Dance Competition | Oct 4 | Orlando |
| Encore Dance Competition For the Stars | Nov 1 | Ocala |
| Jamfest Cheer & Dance Events | Dec 6 | Jacksonville |
There are currently 181 dance competitions scheduled in Florida across 47 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in Florida are Orlando (54), Daytona Beach (13), Lakeland (11), Tampa (11), and Jacksonville (9).
Competition season in Florida peaks during April, February, and June. 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. Florida hosts 180 commercial and 1 ballroom events this season.
The most active competition brands in Florida are Platinum Dance Collective (13 events), Platinum National Dance Competition (12 events), StarQuest Dance Competition (12 events), Florida Cheer and Dance Association (10 events), and Kids Artistic Revue (9 events).