South Carolina has 53 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 13 cities. The most active cities are Myrtle Beach (11), Greenville (10), Spartanburg (8). Styles include jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, ballet. Events run from November 2026 through June 2027.
2026-2027 season · 53 dates · updated daily
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All 53 dance competitions in South Carolina fall under the commercial and studio category. The most popular styles include jazz, lyrical, contemporary, tap, ballet, and musical theater. Leading organizers in the state include Encore Dance Competition For the Stars, Ignite Dance Competition, Dance Makers, Inc., and Platinum Dance Collective.
Dance competitions in South Carolina are spread across 13 cities. The most active cities are Myrtle Beach (11 events), Greenville (10 events), Spartanburg (8 events), Columbia (5 events), Fort Mill (4 events), Rock Hill (4 events), and Charleston (4 events). 6 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in South Carolina are April, February, and March, which together account for 37 of the state's 53 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in July, August, September, October, and December.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| Dance Machine | Jan 29 — Jan 31 | Myrtle Beach |
| Elite Dance Challenge | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | Fort Mill |
| Elite Dance Challenge | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | Rock Hill |
| ID Dance Competition | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Greenville |
| Encore Dance Competition For the Stars | Mar 12 — Mar 14 | Greenville |
| Legacy Dance Championships | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Charlotte - Fort Mill |
| Revel Dance Convention | Apr 2 — Apr 4 | Charleston |
| Driven Talent Competition | May 7 — May 9 | Spartanburg |
| ID Dance Competition | May 7 — May 9 | Charleston |
| Star Talent Finals | Jun 15 — Jun 20 | Myrtle Beach |
| Ultimate Dance Tour | Jun 13 — Jun 17 | Myrtle Beach |
| Jump Dance Convention | Nov 6 — Nov 8 | Greenville |
| Showstopper | Nov 6 — Nov 8 | Myrtle Beach |
There are currently 53 dance competitions scheduled in South Carolina across 13 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in South Carolina are Myrtle Beach (11), Greenville (10), Spartanburg (8), Columbia (5), and Fort Mill (4).
Competition season in South Carolina 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 53 events in South Carolina this season are commercial.
The most active competition brands in South Carolina are Encore Dance Competition For the Stars (5 events), Ignite Dance Competition (4 events), Dance Makers, Inc. (4 events), Platinum Dance Collective (3 events), and Platinum National Dance Competition (3 events).