New York Dance Competitions (2026-2027)
New York has 113 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 42 cities. The most active cities are Long Island (25), Buffalo (10), New York (9). Events run from March 2026 through April 2027.
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Mar 6-8 · 2026
The Royal Dance Competition
Long Island, NY
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Mar 6-8 · 2026
The Royal Dance Competition
Albany, NY
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Mar 6-8 · 2026
Starpower Talent
Syracuse, NY
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Mar 6-8 · 2026
Beyond The Stars Dance Competition
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Mar 6-8 · 2026
Turn It Up Dance Challenge
Brookville, NY
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Mar 6-8 · 2026
LEGEND National Dance Competition
Old Westbury, NY
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Mar 7-7 · 2026
Crowd Pleasers
New York, NY
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Mar 7-8 · 2026
That's Entertainment Performing Arts Competition
Albany, NY
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Mar 7-7 · 2026
Crowd Pleasers
Brooklyn, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Star Systems Talent
Buffalo/Niagara Falls, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Access Broadway
Long Island 1, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Encore Dance Competition For the Stars
Rochester, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Rainbow Dance Competition
Long Island, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Access Broadway
Rockville Centre, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Rainbow Dance Competition
Long Island - 2, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
DanceXplosion
Long Island, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Access Broadway
Long Island, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
The Royal Dance Competition
Long Island, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
DanceXplosion
QUEENS, NY
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Imagine National Dance Challenge
Brookville, NY
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Mar 14-14 · 2026
StarStruck Dance Challenge
Watertown, NY
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Mar 15-22 · 2026
Dynasty Dance Challenge
Virtual Competition, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Star Systems Talent
Syracuse, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Access Broadway
Long Island 2, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Dancers Inc.
Syracuse, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Long Island II, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Long Island, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
United States Tournament of Dance
Westbury, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Access Broadway
Rockville Centre, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Brookville, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Access Broadway
Long Island, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Soar Dance Competition
Hicksville, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
DanceXplosion
Long Island, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Mark of Excellence National Talent Competition
Uniondale, NY
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Inferno Dance Competition
Old Westbury, NY
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Mar 21-22 · 2026
Rising Star Talent Productions
Rochester, NY
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Access Broadway
Lake George, NY
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
ID Dance Competition
Long Island, NY
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
DanceXplosion
HAUPPAUGE, NY
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Sophisticated Productions
Long Island, NY
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Kids Artistic Revue
Uniondale, NY
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
ID Dance Competition
Hempstead, NY
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
REIGN Dance Challenge
Fresh Meadows, NY
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Mar 28-29 · 2026
Spirit of Dance Awards Competition & Convention
Long Island, NY
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Mar 28-29 · 2026
World of Step
Bronx, NY
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Mar 28-29 · 2026
Mid-Atlantic Regional
New York, NY
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Apr 7-11 · 2026
Fred Astaire
New York, NY
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Groove Dance Competition
Albany, NY
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Buffalo I, NY
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Buffalo, NY
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
ID Dance Competition
Buffalo, NY
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Backstage Competition
Fresh Meadows, NY
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Sheer Elite International
Buffalo, NY
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
The Royal Dance Competition
Westchester, NY
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Beyond The Stars Dance Competition
Utica, NY
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
HEADLINERS
Buffalo, NY
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
StarStruck Dance Challenge
Suffolk, NY
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Press Play Dance Convention
Buffalo, NY
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Starpower Talent
Brookville, NY
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Starpower Talent
Long Island, NY
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
The Royal Dance Competition
Cortland, NY
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
REIGN Dance Challenge
Fresh Meadows, NY
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
DanceXplosion
ROCHESTER, NY
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Apr 18-19 · 2026
That's Entertainment Performing Arts Competition
Glen Cove, NY
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Apr 18-19 · 2026
That's Entertainment Performing Arts Competition
Plainview, NY
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Driven Talent Competition
Long Island, NY
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Groove Dance Competition
Buffalo, NY
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Turn It Up Dance Challenge
Brookville, NY
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
World-Class Talent Experience, Inc.
Long Island, NY
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Inferno Dance Competition
Garden City, NY
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
The Royal Dance Competition
Albany, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
Starpower Talent
Buffalo, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Long Island III, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
DanceXplosion
HAUPPAUGE, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
Edge Talent Competition
Syracuse, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
Edge Talent Competition
Long Island, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
Jump Dance Convention
Buffalo, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
Starpower Talent
Niagara Falls, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
Backstage Competition
Fresh Meadows, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Brookville, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Long Island, NY
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May 1-3 · 2026
DanceXplosion
EAST ISLIP, NY
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May 2-3 · 2026
Royal Dancesport Challenge
Uniondale, NY
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May 8-10 · 2026
Beyond The Stars Dance Competition
Long Island, NY
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May 8-10 · 2026
Groove Dance Competition
Long Island, NY
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May 9-10 · 2026
That's Entertainment Performing Arts Competition
Syracuse, NY
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May 9-9 · 2026
Omega Dance Challenge
Long Island, NY
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May 10-10 · 2026
Access Broadway
Long Island (Rockville Centre), NY
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May 10-10 · 2026
Access Broadway
Rockville Centre, NY
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May 10-10 · 2026
Access Broadway
Long Island, NY
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May 15-17 · 2026
Beyond The Stars Dance Competition
Rochester, NY
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May 15-17 · 2026
Groove Dance Competition
Buffalo, NY
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May 15-17 · 2026
Edge Talent Competition
Long Island, NY
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May 15-17 · 2026
Edge Talent Competition
Hicksville, NY
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May 15-17 · 2026
United States Tournament of Dance
Middle Village, NY
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May 15-17 · 2026
Leap National Dance Competition
Niagara Falls, NY
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May 15-17 · 2026
Inferno Dance Competition
Old Westbury, NY
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May 16-17 · 2026
Omega Dance Challenge
Brooklyn, NY
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May 22-23 · 2026
New York State Dance Challenge
Long Island, NY
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May 22-23 · 2026
East Coast Elite Dance Challenge
Long Island, NY
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May 29-31 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Syracuse, NY
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May 30-31 · 2026
Oxygen- The Convention
New York, NY
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Jul 1-6 · 2026
Manhattan Dance Championships
Brooklyn, NY
ballroom
Jul 9-12 · 2026
Baby I'm A Star
New York, NY
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Jul 13-17 · 2026
Camp Broadway
New York, NY
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Jul 18-20 · 2026
Tremaine Dance
New York, NY
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Jul 29 — Aug 3 · 2026
Empire Open Dance Festival
Jersey City, NY
ballroom
Oct 5-5 · 2026
Spirit of Dance Awards Competition & Convention
Long Island, NY
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Oct 11-11 · 2026
Axiom Dance Convention
Long Island, NY
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Oct 15-18 · 2026
DanceXtreme USA
New York, NY
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Apr 23-25 · 2027
Jump Dance Convention
New York, NY
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Apr 30 — May 2 · 2027
Jump Dance Convention
Buffalo, NY
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New York Competitions by Style and Category
New York hosts both commercial and studio competitions and ballroom and DanceSport events. About 97% of events (110) are commercial and studio competitions. About 3% of events (3) are ballroom and DanceSport competitions. Notable competition brands include Access Broadway, StarQuest Dance Competition, DanceXplosion, and The Royal Dance Competition.
Where Competitions Are Held in New York
Dance competitions in New York are spread across 42 cities. The most active cities are Long Island (25 events), Buffalo (10 events), New York (9 events), Syracuse (6 events), Brookville (6 events), Albany (4 events), and Fresh Meadows (4 events). 35 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
New York Competition Season Calendar
The busiest months for dance competitions in New York are March, May, and April, which together account for 105 of the state's 113 events.
Upcoming Dance Competitions in New York
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Royal Dance Competition | Mar 6 — Mar 8 | Long Island |
| The Royal Dance Competition | Mar 6 — Mar 8 | Albany |
| Starpower Talent | Mar 6 — Mar 8 | Syracuse |
| Fred Astaire | Apr 7 — Apr 11 | New York |
| Groove Dance Competition | Apr 10 — Apr 12 | Albany |
| StarQuest Dance Competition | Apr 10 — Apr 12 | Buffalo I |
| Starpower Talent | May 1 — May 3 | Buffalo |
| StarQuest Dance Competition | May 1 — May 3 | Long Island III |
| DanceXplosion | May 1 — May 3 | HAUPPAUGE |
| Manhattan Dance Championships | Jul 1 — Jul 6 | Brooklyn |
| Baby I'm A Star | Jul 9 — Jul 12 | New York |
| Camp Broadway | Jul 13 — Jul 17 | New York |
| Spirit of Dance Awards Competition & Convention | Oct 5 | Long Island |
| Axiom Dance Convention | Oct 11 | Long Island |
| DanceXtreme USA | Oct 15 — Oct 18 | New York |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dance competitions are in New York this season?
There are currently 113 dance competitions scheduled in New York across 42 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
Which New York cities are the best hubs for dance competitions?
The top competition cities in New York are Long Island (25), Buffalo (10), New York (9), Syracuse (6), and Brookville (6).
When should I plan for dance competition season in New York?
Competition season in New York peaks during March, May, and April. Planning ahead for these busy months is recommended, as popular events can fill up quickly.
What is the difference between commercial and ballroom competitions in New York?
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. New York hosts 110 commercial and 3 ballroom events this season.
Which competition brands host the most events in New York?
The most active competition brands in New York are Access Broadway (10 events), StarQuest Dance Competition (10 events), DanceXplosion (7 events), The Royal Dance Competition (6 events), and Starpower Talent (5 events).