Maryland Dance Competitions (2026-2027)

There are currently 23 dance competitions scheduled in Maryland across 7 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.

The top competition cities in Maryland are Baltimore (13), Ocean City (3), Hampstead (2), Baltimore (2) (2), and Baltimore (1) (1).

Competition season in Maryland peaks during March, April, and February. 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 23 events in Maryland this season are commercial.

The most active competition brands in Maryland are Turn It Up Dance Challenge (5 events), StarQuest Dance Competition (3 events), DECAdance Competition (2 events), Rainbow Dance Competition (1 events), and Journey Dance Competition (1 events).