Ohio has 87 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 19 cities. The most active cities are Columbus (19), Cleveland (13), Youngstown (11). Styles include acro, ballet, ballroom, contemporary, hip hop. Events run from November 2026 through July 2027.
2026-2027 season · 87 dates · updated daily
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Ohio hosts both commercial and studio competitions and ballroom and DanceSport events. About 99% of events (86) are commercial and studio competitions, featuring styles such as hip hop, acro, ballet, and contemporary. About 1% of events (1) are ballroom and DanceSport competitions. Notable competition brands include Energy National Dance Competitions, StarQuest Dance Competition, Kids Artistic Revue, and ID Dance Competition.
Dance competitions in Ohio are spread across 19 cities. The most active cities are Columbus (19 events), Cleveland (13 events), Youngstown (11 events), Toledo (9 events), Cincinnati (7 events), Dayton (5 events), and Newark (5 events). 12 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in Ohio are April, February, and March, which together account for 70 of the state's 87 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in August, September, October, and December.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| 24 SEVEN Dance Convention | Jan 29 — Jan 31 | Cleveland |
| StarQuest Dance Competition | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | Toledo |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Youngstown |
| Monsters of Hip Hop | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Huron |
| Drop the Beat | May 7 — May 9 | Dayton |
| That's Entertainment Performing Arts Competition | Jun 17 | Clyde |
| Energy National Dance Competitions | Jul 12 — Jul 16 | Sandusky |
| Energy National Dance Competitions | Nov 10 | Columbus |
There are currently 87 dance competitions scheduled in Ohio across 19 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in Ohio are Columbus (19), Cleveland (13), Youngstown (11), Toledo (9), and Cincinnati (7).
Competition season in Ohio 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. Ohio hosts 86 commercial and 1 ballroom events this season.
The most active competition brands in Ohio are Energy National Dance Competitions (10 events), StarQuest Dance Competition (7 events), Kids Artistic Revue (5 events), ID Dance Competition (4 events), and Backstage Competition (4 events).