New Jersey has 102 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 49 cities. The most active cities are New Brunswick (7), East Brunswick (7), Princeton (6). Styles include hip hop, acro, ballet, ballroom, contemporary. Events run from October 2026 through July 2027.
2026-2027 season · 102 dates · updated daily
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All 102 dance competitions in New Jersey 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 Backstage Competition, Journey Dance Competition, DECAdance Competition, and Turn It Up Dance Challenge.
Dance competitions in New Jersey are spread across 49 cities. The most active cities are New Brunswick (7 events), East Brunswick (7 events), Princeton (6 events), Parsippany (6 events), Atlantic City (5 events), Jackson (4 events), and Ewing (3 events). 42 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in New Jersey are April, February, and March, which together account for 67 of the state's 102 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in August and September.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| DECAdance Solo, Duo + Trio | Jan 15 — Jan 17 | Ewing |
| Journey Dance Competition | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | Vernon |
| Journey Dance Competition | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Parsippany |
| All Out Dance Competition | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Cedar Grove |
| Journey Dance Competition | May 7 — May 9 | Parsippany |
| Turn It Up Dance Challenge | Jun 26 — Jul 2 | Long Branch |
| Journey Dance Competition | Jul 5 — Jul 9 | Atlantic City |
| Groove Dance Competition | Oct 18 | Park Ridge |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Nov 14 | Edison |
| RADIX Dance Convention | Dec 4 — Dec 6 | Meadowlands |
There are currently 102 dance competitions scheduled in New Jersey across 49 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in New Jersey are New Brunswick (7), East Brunswick (7), Princeton (6), Parsippany (6), and Atlantic City (5).
Competition season in New Jersey 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 102 events in New Jersey this season are commercial.
The most active competition brands in New Jersey are Backstage Competition (15 events), Journey Dance Competition (13 events), DECAdance Competition (11 events), Turn It Up Dance Challenge (8 events), and Dancers Inc. (5 events).