Texas has 142 dance competitions scheduled for the 2026-2027 season across 40 cities. The most active cities are Houston (30), Dallas (24), Austin (16). Styles include acro, ballet, ballroom, contemporary, hip hop. Events run from October 2026 through July 2027.
2026-2027 season · 142 dates · updated daily
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Texas hosts both commercial and studio competitions and ballroom and DanceSport events. About 99% of events (141) are commercial and studio competitions, featuring styles such as hip hop, acro, ballet, and ballroom. About 1% of events (1) are ballroom and DanceSport competitions. Notable competition brands include Elevation on Tour, Act 1 Talent, Kids Artistic Revue, and StarQuest Dance Competition.
Dance competitions in Texas are spread across 40 cities. The most active cities are Houston (30 events), Dallas (24 events), Austin (16 events), San Antonio (12 events), Fort Worth (6 events), Frisco (4 events), and Stafford (4 events). 33 additional cities each host at least one event throughout the season.
The busiest months for dance competitions in Texas are April, February, and March, which together account for 91 of the state's 142 events. Based on currently announced events, no competitions are yet scheduled in August and September.
| Competition | Dates | City |
|---|---|---|
| Revel Dance Convention | Jan 15 — Jan 17 | Houston |
| StarQuest Dance Competition | Feb 5 — Feb 7 | Bastrop |
| 24 SEVEN Dance Convention | Mar 5 — Mar 7 | Frisco |
| Energy National Dance Competitions | Apr 9 — Apr 11 | Houston |
| Platinum Dance Collective | May 7 — May 9 | Houston |
| StarQuest Dance Competition | Jun 20 — Jun 25 | Galveston |
| Platinum National Dance Competition | Jul 16 | Austin |
| Kids Artistic Revue | Oct 11 | Houston |
| 24 SEVEN Dance Convention | Nov 6 — Nov 8 | San Antonio |
| Dance Makers, Inc. | Dec 11 — Dec 13 | San Antonio |
There are currently 142 dance competitions scheduled in Texas across 40 cities. This list is updated regularly as new events are announced.
The top competition cities in Texas are Houston (30), Dallas (24), Austin (16), San Antonio (12), and Fort Worth (6).
Competition season in Texas 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. Texas hosts 141 commercial and 1 ballroom events this season.
The most active competition brands in Texas are Elevation on Tour (29 events), Act 1 Talent (7 events), Kids Artistic Revue (6 events), StarQuest Dance Competition (6 events), and Dance Showcase USA (6 events).