Maryland has 23 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 7 cities. The most active cities are Baltimore (13), Ocean City (3), Hampstead (2). Events run from November 2026 through June 2027.
2026-2027 season · 23 dates · updated daily
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All 23 dance competitions in Maryland fall under the commercial and studio category. Leading organizers in the state include Turn It Up Dance Challenge, StarQuest Dance Competition, DECAdance Competition, and Rainbow Dance Competition.
Dance competitions in Maryland are spread across 7 cities. The most active cities are Baltimore (13 events), Ocean City (3 events), Hampstead (2 events), Baltimore (2) (2 events), Baltimore (1) (1 event), Bethesda (1 event), and Olney (1 event).
The busiest months for dance competitions in Maryland are March, April, and February, which together account for 16 of the state's 23 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in January, July, August, September, October, and December.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Dance Competition | Feb 12 — Feb 14 | Baltimore |
| Journey Dance Competition | Feb 19 — Feb 21 | Hampstead |
| Driven Talent Competition | Mar 19 — Mar 21 | Hampstead |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Mar 19 — Mar 21 | Baltimore |
| Thunderstruck Dance Competition | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Baltimore |
| DECAdance Competition | Apr 9 — Apr 11 | Baltimore |
| StarQuest Dance Competition | May 7 — May 9 | Ocean City |
| Turn It Up Dance Challenge | May 7 — May 9 | Baltimore |
| Elite Dance Challenge | Jun 28 — Jul 2 | Ocean City |
| DECAdance unconvention | Nov 8 | Baltimore |
| Turn It Up Dance Challenge | Nov 15 | Baltimore |
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).