Illinois has 68 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 14 cities. The most active cities are Chicago (51), Wheeling (3), Northlake (2). Styles include hip hop, acro, ballet, clogging, contemporary. Events run from October 2026 through June 2027.
2026-2027 season · 68 dates · updated daily
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All 68 dance competitions in Illinois fall under the commercial and studio category. The most popular styles include hip hop, acro, ballet, contemporary, jazz, and lyrical. Leading organizers in the state include Turn It Up Dance Challenge, Bloom Dance Competition, StarQuest Dance Competition, and Rainbow Dance Competition.
Dance competitions in Illinois are spread across 14 cities. The most active cities are Chicago (51 events), Wheeling (3 events), Northlake (2 events), Waukegan (2 events), Itasca (1 event), Peoria (1 event), and Washington (1 event). 7 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in Illinois are April, February, and March, which together account for 44 of the state's 68 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in July, August, and September.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| Jump Dance Convention | Jan 22 — Jan 24 | Chicago |
| StarQuest Dance Competition | Feb 12 — Feb 14 | Chicago |
| Legacy Dance Championships | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Chicago |
| Energy National Dance Competitions | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Chicago |
| Platinum Dance Collective | May 7 — May 9 | Chicago |
| Bloom Dance Competition | Jun 24 — Jun 27 | Chicago |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Oct 24 | Chicago |
| Groove Dance Competition | Nov 8 | Itasca |
| Revel Dance Convention | Dec 4 — Dec 6 | Chicago |
There are currently 68 dance competitions scheduled in Illinois across 14 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
Competition season in Illinois peaks during April, February, 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. All 68 events in Illinois this season are commercial.
The most active competition brands in Illinois are Turn It Up Dance Challenge (5 events), Bloom Dance Competition (4 events), StarQuest Dance Competition (3 events), Rainbow Dance Competition (3 events), and Platinum Dance Collective (2 events).