New Jersey has 105 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 55 cities. The most active cities are East Brunswick (7), Princeton (6), Parsippany (6). Events run from October 2026 through July 2027.
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All 105 dance competitions in New Jersey fall under the commercial and studio category. Leading organizers in the state include Journey Dance Competition, Backstage Competition, DECAdance Competition, and Turn It Up Dance Challenge.
Dance competitions in New Jersey are spread across 55 cities. The most active cities are East Brunswick (7 events), Princeton (6 events), Parsippany (6 events), Atlantic City (5 events), New Brunswick (4 events), Jackson (4 events), and Ewing (3 events). 48 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 68 of the state's 105 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 105 dance competitions scheduled in New Jersey across 55 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in New Jersey are East Brunswick (7), Princeton (6), Parsippany (6), Atlantic City (5), and New Brunswick (4).
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 105 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), DECAdance Competition (11 events), Turn It Up Dance Challenge (10 events), and Dancers Inc. (5 events).