New York has 84 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 20 cities. The most active cities are Long Island (32), Albany (8), Buffalo (7). Styles include acro, ballet, ballroom, contemporary, hip hop. Events run from October 2026 through June 2027.
2026-2027 season · 84 dates · updated daily
Page 1 of 5
All 84 dance competitions in New York fall under the commercial and studio category. The most popular styles include acro, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, and lyrical. Leading organizers in the state include Turn It Up Dance Challenge, StarQuest Dance Competition, Journey Dance Competition, and Legacy Dance Championships.
Dance competitions in New York are spread across 20 cities. The most active cities are Long Island (32 events), Albany (8 events), Buffalo (7 events), Syracuse (7 events), Rochester (5 events), Utica (4 events), and Binghamton (3 events). 13 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in New York are April, March, and May, which together account for 60 of the state's 84 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in July, August, and September.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| 24 SEVEN Dance Convention | Jan 8 — Jan 10 | Rochester |
| Journey Dance Competition | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | Long Island |
| All Out Dance Competition | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Utica |
| ID Dance Competition | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Buffalo |
| Journey Dance Competition | May 7 — May 9 | Long Island |
| United States Tournament of Dance | Jun 4 — Jun 6 | Vestal |
| Manhattan Dance Project | Oct 24 — Oct 25 | Rochester |
| Turn It Up Dance Challenge | Nov 8 | Buffalo |
| Jamfest Cheer & Dance Events | Dec 13 | Albany |
There are currently 84 dance competitions scheduled in New York across 20 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in New York are Long Island (32), Albany (8), Buffalo (7), Syracuse (7), and Rochester (5).
Competition season in New York peaks during April, March, 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 84 events in New York this season are commercial.
The most active competition brands in New York are Turn It Up Dance Challenge (9 events), StarQuest Dance Competition (8 events), Journey Dance Competition (7 events), Legacy Dance Championships (6 events), and Kids Artistic Revue (5 events).