New Jersey has 97 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 53 cities. The most active cities are East Brunswick (7), Parsippany (6), Princeton (4). Events run from October 2026 through July 2027.
All 97 dance competitions in New Jersey fall under the commercial and studio category. Leading organizers in the state include Journey Dance Competition, Backstage Competition, Turn It Up Dance Challenge, and Dancers Inc..
Dance competitions in New Jersey are spread across 53 cities. The most active cities are East Brunswick (7 events), Parsippany (6 events), Princeton (4 events), New Brunswick (4 events), Jackson (4 events), Atlantic City (4 events), and TBA (3 events). 46 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in New Jersey are April, February, and May, which together account for 62 of the state's 97 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in January, August, and September.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| StarQuest Dance Competition | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | East Brunswick |
| Journey Dance Competition | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Parsippany #1 |
| Elevation on Tour | Apr 1 | East Brunswick |
| Elevation on Tour | May 1 — May 2 | Sicklerville |
| True Talent | Jun 26 — Jul 3 | Long Beach Island |
| Journey Dance Competition | Jul 5 — Jul 9 | Atlantic City |
| Fred Astaire | Oct 15 — Oct 17 | Jersey City |
| STEP UP 2 DANCE | Nov 1 | Princeton |
| RADIX Dance Convention | Dec 4 — Dec 6 | Meadowlands |
There are currently 97 dance competitions scheduled in New Jersey across 53 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in New Jersey are East Brunswick (7), Parsippany (6), Princeton (4), New Brunswick (4), and Jackson (4).
Competition season in New Jersey peaks during April, February, and May. 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 97 events in New Jersey this season are commercial.
The most active competition brands in New Jersey are Journey Dance Competition (18 events), Backstage Competition (15 events), Turn It Up Dance Challenge (10 events), Dancers Inc. (5 events), and Throw Down Dance Challenge (4 events).