Tennessee has 42 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 13 cities. The most active cities are Nashville (12), Knoxville (6), Chattanooga (6). Events run from October 2026 through April 2028.
2026-2027 season · 42 dates · updated daily
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All 42 dance competitions in Tennessee fall under the commercial and studio category. Leading organizers in the state include Platinum Dance Collective, Platinum National Dance Competition, StarQuest Dance Competition, and ID Dance Competition.
Dance competitions in Tennessee are spread across 13 cities. The most active cities are Nashville (12 events), Knoxville (6 events), Chattanooga (6 events), Memphis (4 events), Sevierville (4 events), Gatlinburg (2 events), and Pigeon Forge (2 events). 6 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in Tennessee are April, January, and March, which together account for 29 of the state's 42 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 |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Feb 26 — Feb 28 | Chattanooga |
| 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 |
| Platinum Dance Collective | Oct 18 | Nashville |
| Dance Machine | Nov 6 — Nov 8 | Pigeon Forge |
There are currently 42 dance competitions scheduled in Tennessee across 13 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in Tennessee are Nashville (12), Knoxville (6), Chattanooga (6), Memphis (4), and Sevierville (4).
Competition season in Tennessee peaks during April, January, 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 42 events in Tennessee this season are commercial.
The most active competition brands in Tennessee are Platinum Dance Collective (4 events), Platinum National Dance Competition (4 events), StarQuest Dance Competition (4 events), ID Dance Competition (4 events), and Encore Dance Competition For the Stars (4 events).