Florida has 166 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 45 cities. The most active cities are Orlando (50), Lakeland (11), Tampa (10). Events run from August 2026 through October 2027.
Florida hosts both commercial and studio competitions and ballroom and DanceSport events. About 98% of events (163) are commercial and studio competitions. About 2% of events (3) are ballroom and DanceSport competitions. Notable competition brands include Platinum National Dance Competition, StarQuest Dance Competition, Platinum Dance Collective, and Florida Cheer and Dance Association.
Dance competitions in Florida are spread across 45 cities. The most active cities are Orlando (50 events), Lakeland (11 events), Tampa (10 events), Fort Lauderdale (9 events), Jacksonville (9 events), Miami (9 events), and Daytona Beach (8 events). 38 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 88 of the state's 166 events.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| Shake The Ground | Jan 8 — Jan 10 | West Palm Beach |
| StarQuest Dance Competition | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | Orlando |
| Elevation on Tour | Mar 1 | Orlando |
| Fusion National Dance Competition | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Tampa |
| Elevation on Tour | May 1 | Orlando |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Jun 3 — Jun 7 | Panama City #1 |
| Artists Simply Human | Jul 2 — Jul 8 | Orlando |
| CBC DanceSport | Aug 20 — Aug 23 | Boca Raton |
| Ft Lauderdale Classic | Sep 27 | Tampa |
| Groove Dance Competition | Oct 4 | Orlando |
| Encore Dance Competition For the Stars | Nov 1 | Ocala |
| Dance The Magic | Dec 3 — Dec 6 | Lake Buena Vista |
There are currently 166 dance competitions scheduled in Florida across 45 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in Florida are Orlando (50), Lakeland (11), Tampa (10), Fort Lauderdale (9), 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 163 commercial and 3 ballroom events this season.
The most active competition brands in Florida are Platinum National Dance Competition (12 events), StarQuest Dance Competition (12 events), Platinum Dance Collective (10 events), Florida Cheer and Dance Association (10 events), and Kids Artistic Revue (9 events).