Illinois Dance Competitions (2026-2027)

There are currently 75 dance competitions scheduled in Illinois across 23 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.

The top competition cities in Illinois are Chicago (45), Chicago (1) (3), Chicago (2) (3), Chicago I (2), and Chicago 01 (2).

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. Illinois hosts 74 commercial and 1 ballroom events this season.

The most active competition brands in Illinois are Turn It Up Dance Challenge (7 events), Bloom Dance Competition (7 events), StarQuest Dance Competition (5 events), Energy National Dance Competitions (4 events), and ID Dance Competition (4 events).