Tennessee has 44 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 11 cities. The most active cities are Nashville (13), Knoxville (7), Chattanooga (6). Styles include acro, ballet, ballroom, contemporary, hip hop. Events run from October 2026 through April 2028.
2026-2027 season · 44 dates · updated daily
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All 44 dance competitions in Tennessee fall under the commercial and studio category. The most popular styles include hip hop, acro, ballet, ballroom, contemporary, and jazz. Leading organizers in the state include StarQuest Dance Competition, Encore Dance Competition For the Stars, Kids Artistic Revue, and Platinum Dance Collective.
Dance competitions in Tennessee are spread across 11 cities. The most active cities are Nashville (13 events), Knoxville (7 events), Chattanooga (6 events), Sevierville (5 events), Memphis (4 events), Lebanon (2 events), and Gatlinburg (2 events). 4 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in Tennessee are April, January, and February, which together account for 32 of the state's 44 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in August, September, and December.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| Stage One | Jan 22 — Jan 24 | Knoxville |
| Monsters of Hip Hop | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | Nashville |
| Legacy Dance Championships | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Nashville - Franklin |
| Encore Dance Competition For the Stars | Apr 9 — Apr 11 | Chattanooga |
| Encore Dance Competition For the Stars | May 7 — May 9 | Gatlinburg |
| Kids Artistic Revue | Jun 19 — Jun 24 | Pigeon Forge |
| StarQuest Dance Competition | Jul 7 — Jul 12 | Sevierville |
| 24 SEVEN Dance Convention | Oct 23 — Oct 25 | Knoxville |
| Dance Machine | Nov 6 — Nov 8 | Pigeon Forge |
There are currently 44 dance competitions scheduled in Tennessee across 11 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in Tennessee are Nashville (13), Knoxville (7), Chattanooga (6), Sevierville (5), and Memphis (4).
Competition season in Tennessee peaks during April, January, and February. 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 44 events in Tennessee this season are commercial.
The most active competition brands in Tennessee are StarQuest Dance Competition (4 events), Encore Dance Competition For the Stars (4 events), Kids Artistic Revue (4 events), Platinum Dance Collective (3 events), and Platinum National Dance Competition (3 events).