New Jersey has 103 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 48 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 November 2026 through July 2027.
2026-2027 season · 103 dates · updated daily
All 103 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 48 cities. The most active cities are New Brunswick (7 events), East Brunswick (7 events), Princeton (6 events), Parsippany (6 events), Sicklerville (5 events), Jackson (5 events), and Atlantic City (5 events). 41 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 70 of the state's 103 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in August, September, and October.
| 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 |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Nov 14 | Edison |
| RADIX Dance Convention | Dec 4 — Dec 6 | Meadowlands |
There are currently 103 dance competitions scheduled in New Jersey across 48 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 Sicklerville (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 103 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 (10 events), Turn It Up Dance Challenge (8 events), and Dancers Inc. (5 events).