Florida has 165 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 45 cities. The most active cities are Orlando (51), Lakeland (11), Tampa (10). Events run from September 2026 through October 2027.
2026-2027 season · 165 dates · updated daily
Florida hosts both commercial and studio competitions and ballroom and DanceSport events. About 99% of events (164) are commercial and studio competitions. About 1% of events (1) 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 (51 events), Lakeland (11 events), Tampa (10 events), Jacksonville (9 events), Miami (9 events), Fort Lauderdale (8 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 89 of the state's 165 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 |
| Kids Artistic Revue | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Orlando |
| Encore Dance Competition For the Stars | May 7 — May 9 | Ocala |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Jun 3 — Jun 7 | Panama City #1 |
| 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 165 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 (51), Lakeland (11), Tampa (10), Jacksonville (9), and Miami (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 164 commercial and 1 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).