Texas Dance Competitions (2026-2027)
Texas has 189 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 60 cities. The most active cities are Houston (32), Dallas (19), Frisco (7). Events run from March 2026 through July 2027.
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Mar 7-8 · 2026
G-Shock Dance Force
Wichita Falls, TX
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Mar 7-7 · 2026
HTE Dance & Spirit Group
Duncanville, TX
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Mar 7-7 · 2026
MA Dance
McKinney, TX
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Mar 7-8 · 2026
Dancearchy: Ultimate Dance Challenge
Houston, TX
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Mar 7-7 · 2026
MA Dance
Humble, TX
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Mar 8-8 · 2026
ILD Boutique
Houston, TX
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Mar 12-15 · 2026
Youth America Grand Prix
Houston, TX
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Monsters Dance Conventions
Dallas, TX
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
West Coast Dance Explosion
Denton, TX
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
VIP Dance
Ft. Worth, TX
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Nexstar National Talent Competition
Mesquite, TX
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
VIP Dance
Fort Worth, TX
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Talent On Parade
Bastrop, TX
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
RADIX Dance Convention
Addison, TX
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Press Play Dance Convention
Houston, TX
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Monsters Dance Conventions
Frisco, TX
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Mar 13-15 · 2026
Fluid Dance Conventions and Competitions
Round Rock, TX
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Mar 14-15 · 2026
ILD Boutique
Houston, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Driven Talent Competition
Houston, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Act 1 Talent
Houston, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Groove Dance Competition
Austin, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Allen II, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Allen, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Driven Talent Competition
Katy, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
West Coast Dance Explosion
Houston, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Ballet Championships of America
Coppell, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Ultra Dance Tour
Baytown, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Starbound National Talent Competition
Stafford, TX
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Mar 20-22 · 2026
Groove Dance Competition
Bastrop, TX
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Mar 21-22 · 2026
Texas LoneStar Ball
Dallas, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Groove Dance Competition
Houston, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Rainbow Dance Competition
Houston, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Crowd Pleasers
Galveston, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Dance Makers, Inc.
Dallas, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Precision Arts Challenge
Ft. Worth, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Velocity Dance Convention
Houston, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Starbound National Talent Competition
Cedar Hill, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Platinum National Dance Competition
Grapevine, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Energy National Dance Competitions
Rockwall, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Dance Showcase USA
Stafford, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Rainbow Dance Competition
Baytown, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Synergy Performing Arts Competition
Palestine, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Triumph National Talent
Colleyville, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Fly Dance Competition
Fort Worth, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Spotlight Dance Cup
Houston, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Groove Dance Competition
Katy, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
8 National Talent Competition
Beaumont, TX
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Mar 27-28 · 2026
MA Dance
Arlington, TX
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Mar 27-29 · 2026
Inferno Dance Competition
Lockhart, TX
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Mar 28-30 · 2026
Dancearchy: Ultimate Dance Challenge
Dallas Fort Worth, TX
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Mar 28-28 · 2026
World of Step
Houston, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
8 National Talent Competition
Houston, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Rainbow Dance Competition
Austin, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Thunderstruck Dance Competition
Fort Worth, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Thunderstruck Dance Competition
Austin, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Stage One
Dallas (Denton), TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Elevation on Tour
Dallas, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Sheer Elite International
Dallas, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Energy National Dance Competitions
Houston, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Elevation on Tour
Fort Worth, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
P3 Talent Competition - Platinum Performance Plus
Lockhart, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Elevation on Tour
Frisco, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Hollywood Vibe
Houston, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Turn It Up Dance Challenge
Allen, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Legacy Dance Championships
Richardson, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Stage One
Denton, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
The Dance Effect
Irving, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Dance Showcase USA
Tyler, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Starpower Talent
Dallas, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Starpower Talent
Mesquite, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Gravit8 Dance Competition
San Antonio, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Sheer Elite International
Richardson, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Refresh Dance Tour
Deer Park, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
Nexstar National Talent Competition
Humble, TX
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Apr 10-12 · 2026
New York City Dance Alliance
Frisco, TX
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Apr 11-12 · 2026
World of Step
Dallas, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Starpower Talent
Austin, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Baytown II, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Baytown, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Believe National Talent Competition
Mesquite, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
8 National Talent Competition
Waxahachie, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Synergy Performing Arts Competition
Dallas Fort Worth, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Legacy Dance Championships
Irving, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
PrimeTime Dance Competition
Arlington, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Hall of Fame Dance Challenge
Stafford, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Encore Performing Arts Showcase, Inc.
Conroe, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Dance Showcase USA
Bastrop, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Starpower Talent
Houston, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Fly Dance Competition
Houston, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Elevation on Tour
Katy, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Synergy Performing Arts Competition
Lewisville, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Ultra Dance Tour
Grapevine, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Starpower Talent
Humble, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Gravit8 Dance Competition
Houston, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Dupree Dance
Denton, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Gravit8 Dance Competition
Tomball, TX
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Apr 17-19 · 2026
Intrigue Dance Intensive
Houston, TX
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Apr 18-19 · 2026
ILD Boutique
Dallas, TX
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Apr 18-19 · 2026
Manhattan Dance Project
Sugar Land, TX
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Apr 18-19 · 2026
Prestige National Talent Competition
Colleyville, TX
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Apr 23-26 · 2026
Rainbow Dance Competition
San Antonio, TX
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Apr 23-26 · 2026
Mark of Excellence National Talent Competition
Arlington, TX
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Star Systems Talent
Wichita Falls, TX
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
8 National Talent Competition
Ft. Worth, TX
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Revive Dance Convention
Houston, TX
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Universal Ballet Competition
Cypress, TX
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Dance Makers, Inc.
Houston, TX
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Precision Arts Challenge
Tomball, TX
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
In10sity Dance
Irving, TX
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Precision Arts Challenge
Houston, TX
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Apr 24-26 · 2026
Kids Artistic Revue
Stafford, TX
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Apr 25-26 · 2026
Shake The Ground
Cypress, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Spotlight Dance Cup
Dallas, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Act 1 Talent
Dallas, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Act 1 Talent
Dallas (2), TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Elite Dance Cup
San Antonio, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Spotlight Dance Cup
Irving, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Act 1 Talent
Arlington, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Dance Showcase USA
Kennedale, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Elevation on Tour
Houston, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
The Dance Effect
Irving, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Ovation Dance Tour
Denton, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
In10sity Dance
Cypress, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Revolution National Talent Competition
Humble, TX
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May 1-3 · 2026
Encore Performing Arts Showcase, Inc.
allen, TX
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May 2-3 · 2026
Dancearchy: Ultimate Dance Challenge
Austin, TX
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May 2-3 · 2026
G-Shock Dance Force
Waco, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
Revive Dance Convention
Frisco, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
Adrenaline Dance
Houston, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
Revolution National Talent Competition
Mesquite, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
Synergy Performing Arts Competition
Houston, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
ID Dance Competition
Dallas, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
Platinum National Dance Competition
Baytown, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
8 National Talent Competition
Bastrop, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
Texas Challenge
Houston, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
Synergy Performing Arts Competition
Montgomery, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
Stage One
San Marcos, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
Hall of Fame Dance Challenge
Irving, TX
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May 8-10 · 2026
KAOS Dance Experience
Dallas, TX
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May 10-18 · 2026
Youth America Grand Prix
Houston, TX
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May 10-17 · 2026
Dynasty Dance Challenge
Virtual Competition, TX
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May 15-17 · 2026
24 Seven Dance Convention
Dallas, TX
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May 15-17 · 2026
24 Seven Dance Convention
Frisco, TX
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May 15-17 · 2026
Triumph National Talent
Texarkana, TX
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May 15-18 · 2026
8 National Talent Competition
Grapevine, TX
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May 15-17 · 2026
Odyssey Dance Competitions
Ft. Worth, TX
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May 15-17 · 2026
Odyssey Dance Competitions
Fort Worth, TX
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May 15-17 · 2026
Imagine National Dance Challenge
Mesquite, TX
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May 22-24 · 2026
Showstopper
Grapevine, TX
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May 22-24 · 2026
24 Seven Dance Convention
Houston, TX
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May 22-24 · 2026
24 Seven Dance Convention
Dallas, TX
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May 22-24 · 2026
Showstopper
The Woodlands, TX
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May 27-31 · 2026
Universal Ballet Competition
Cypress, TX
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May 28-30 · 2026
Crowd Pleasers
Galveston, TX
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May 29-31 · 2026
Crowd Pleasers
AUSTIN, TX
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May 30 — Jun 1 · 2026
Crowd Pleasers
Dallas, TX
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Jun 3-5 · 2026
Crowd Pleasers
Kingwood, TX
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Jun 5-8 · 2026
Sapphire Dancesport
Austin, TX
ballroom
Jun 10-14 · 2026
Synergy Performing Arts Competition
Dallas, TX
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Jun 15-21 · 2026
The Dance Effect
Fort Worth, TX
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Jun 19-23 · 2026
Nexstar National Talent Competition
Round Rock, TX
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Jun 21-26 · 2026
StarQuest Dance Competition
Galveston, TX
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Jun 21-26 · 2026
Nexstar National Talent Competition
Round Rock, TX
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Jun 22-28 · 2026
Dance Showcase USA
Kennedale, TX
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Jun 22-26 · 2026
Manhattan Dance Project
Forney, TX
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Jun 28 — Jul 2 · 2026
Revolution National Talent Competition
Galveston Island, TX
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Jun 28 — Jul 1 · 2026
Elevation on Tour
Round Rock, TX
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Jun 28 — Jul 2 · 2026
Revolution National Talent Competition
Galveston, TX
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Jun 28 — Jul 2 · 2026
8 National Talent Competition
Montgomery, TX
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Jun 29 — Jul 1 · 2026
Tremaine Dance
Grapevine, TX
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Jun 29 — Jul 2 · 2026
Act 1 Talent
Lost Pines, TX
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Jun 29 — Jul 2 · 2026
Act 1 Talent
Austin, TX
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Jun 30 — Jul 5 · 2026
Rainbow Dance Competition
Galveston National Finals, TX
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Jun 30 — Jul 5 · 2026
Rainbow Dance Competition
Galveston, TX
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Jun 30 — Jul 5 · 2026
Gravit8 Dance Competition
Grapevine, TX
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Jul 8-12 · 2026
Showstopper
Galveston, TX
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Jul 14-18 · 2026
Manhattan Dance Project
Dallas, TX
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Jul 20-22 · 2026
Crowd Pleasers
Galveston, TX
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Jul 21-26 · 2026
Soul Escape the Company
North Richland Hills, TX
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Jul 24-26 · 2026
Crowd Pleasers
Frisco, TX
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Aug 1-2 · 2026
San Antonio Classic
San Antonio, TX
ballroom
Sep 17-19 · 2026
Fred Astaire
Frisco, TX
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Nov 13-15 · 2026
Celebrity Dance Competitions
San Antonio, TX
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Jan 29-31 · 2027
Jump Dance Convention
Houston, TX
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Feb 12-14 · 2027
Jump Dance Convention
Dallas, TX
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Mar 5-7 · 2027
Stage One
Houston, TX
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Apr 16-18 · 2027
Stage One
Dallas, TX
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May 8-10 · 2027
Stage One
San Marcos, TX
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Jul 28 — Aug 7 · 2027
AAU Junior Olympic Games Dance Competition
Houston, TX
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Texas Competitions by Style and Category
Texas hosts both commercial and studio competitions and ballroom and DanceSport events. About 98% of events (185) are commercial and studio competitions. About 2% of events (4) are ballroom and DanceSport competitions. Notable competition brands include Crowd Pleasers, 8 National Talent Competition, Act 1 Talent, and Rainbow Dance Competition.
Where Competitions Are Held in Texas
Dance competitions in Texas are spread across 60 cities. The most active cities are Houston (32 events), Dallas (19 events), Frisco (7 events), Austin (7 events), Galveston (7 events), Fort Worth (6 events), and Grapevine (6 events). 53 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
Texas Competition Season Calendar
The busiest months for dance competitions in Texas are April, March, and May, which together account for 159 of the state's 189 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in October and December.
Upcoming Dance Competitions in Texas
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| Jump Dance Convention | Jan 29 — Jan 31 | Houston |
| Jump Dance Convention | Feb 12 — Feb 14 | Dallas |
| G-Shock Dance Force | Mar 7 — Mar 8 | Wichita Falls |
| 8 National Talent Competition | Apr 10 — Apr 12 | Houston |
| Spotlight Dance Cup | May 1 — May 3 | Dallas |
| Crowd Pleasers | Jun 3 — Jun 5 | Kingwood |
| Showstopper | Jul 8 — Jul 12 | Galveston |
| San Antonio Classic | Aug 1 — Aug 2 | San Antonio |
| Fred Astaire | Sep 17 — Sep 19 | Frisco |
| Celebrity Dance Competitions | Nov 13 — Nov 15 | San Antonio |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many dance competitions are in Texas this season?
There are currently 189 dance competitions scheduled in Texas across 60 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
Which Texas cities are the best hubs for dance competitions?
When should I plan for dance competition season in Texas?
Competition season in Texas peaks during April, March, and May. Planning ahead for these busy months is recommended, as popular events can fill up quickly.
What is the difference between commercial and ballroom competitions in Texas?
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. Texas hosts 185 commercial and 4 ballroom events this season.
Which competition brands host the most events in Texas?
The most active competition brands in Texas are Crowd Pleasers (7 events), 8 National Talent Competition (7 events), Act 1 Talent (6 events), Rainbow Dance Competition (6 events), and Synergy Performing Arts Competition (6 events).