Illinois has 74 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 23 cities. The most active cities are Chicago (44), Chicago (1) (3), Chicago (2) (3). Events run from October 2026 through June 2027.
Illinois hosts both commercial and studio competitions and ballroom and DanceSport events. About 99% of events (73) are commercial and studio competitions. About 1% of events (1) are ballroom and DanceSport competitions. Notable competition brands include Turn It Up Dance Challenge, Bloom Dance Competition, StarQuest Dance Competition, and Energy National Dance Competitions.
Dance competitions in Illinois are spread across 23 cities. The most active cities are Chicago (44 events), Chicago (1) (3 events), Chicago (2) (3 events), Chicago I (2 events), Chicago 01 (2 events), Chicago 02 (2 events), and Chicago II (2 events). 16 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 48 of the state's 74 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in July, August, and September.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| Press Play Dance Convention | Jan 8 — Jan 10 | Chicago |
| RADIX Dance Convention | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | Chicago |
| Backstage Competition | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Aurora |
| 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 |
| CBC DanceSport | Oct 8 — Oct 11 | Chicago |
| Chicago National Assoc. of Dance Masters | Nov 6 — Nov 8 | Schaumburg |
| Revel Dance Convention | Dec 4 — Dec 6 | Chicago |
There are currently 74 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 (44), 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 73 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 Spotlight Dance Cup (4 events).