2022-23 Dance Magazine Competition & Convention Guide.
Get ready to return to the circuit. From performances to master classes, these competitions and conventions offer prime opportunities for dancers.* Visit our online listing at dancemagaiine.com to view a video from the competition or convention.
COMPETITIONS
American Dance Championships
Director: Christy Carter
804.304.9010
americandancechampionships.com
americandancechampionships@gmail.com
Age Divisions: 3 levels, 4 age divisions
Top 5 Tour Cities: Cincinnati, OH: March 4-5, 2023; Louisburg (Raleigh), NC: March 10-12, 2023; Columbus, GA: April 14-16, 2023; Knoxville, TN: April 21-23, 2023; Columbia, SC: May 5-7, 2023
Boogie Fever USA
Director: Will Shover
877.647.7326
boogiefeverdance.com
info@boogiefeverdance.com
Age Divisions: Tiny, Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior
Top 5 Tour Cities: Rock Hill, SC: March 31-May 4, 2023; Pigeon Forge, TN: April 21-23, 2023; Rockingham, NC: March 3-5, 2023; Duluth, GA: March 24-26, 2023; Roanoke, VA: March 17-19, 2023 2023 Nationals: Rock Hill, SC: June 14-18, 2023
Breakout Dance Competition
Director: Joel Valdiviezo
609.873.8620
breakoutcomp.com
info@breakoutcomp.com
Age Divisions: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior
Top 5 Tour Cities: Somerset, NJ; Long Island, NY; Akron, OH; Detroit, Ml; Springfield, MA
2023 Nationals: Atlantic City, NJ
Encore DCS
Director: Rhonda Marchant & Susan Barnes
803.785.1214
encoredcs.com
info@encoredcs.com
Age Divisions: Recreational, Competitive, Elite
Top 5 Tour Cities: Rocky Mount, NC: February 17-19, 2023; Greenville, SC: March 10-12, 2023; Lancaster, PA: March 24-26, 2023; Daytona, FL: April 28-30, 2023; Asheville, NC: May 5-7, 2023 2023 Nationals: Orlando, FL: July 17-22, 2023
Fusion National Dance Competition
Director: Paula Dell-Beasley
912.230.9687
fusionndc.com
info@fusionndc.com
Age Divisions: Recreational, Intermediate, Elite
Top 5 Tour Cities: Miami, FL; Columbus, GA; Spartanburg, SC; Norfolk, VA; West Palm Beach, FL 2023 Nationals: Orlando, FL
Headliners Dance Championships
Director: Shari Tomasiello
973.927.8007
headlinersdance.com
info@headlinersdance.com
Age Divisions: Novice, Intermediate, Competitive
Top 5 Tour Cities: Westchester, NY: January 27-29, 2023; Morristown, NJ: February 3-5, 2023; Worcester, MA: February 3-5, 2023; St Louis, MO: February 10-12, 2023; Johnstown, PA: February 17-19, 2023 2023 Nationals: Atlantic City, NJ: Dates TBD
Hype Dance Competition
Director: Kevin Aubin
954.873.2317
gohypedance.com
info@gohypedance.com
Age Divisions: Groundbreaking, Cutting Edge, Legendary
Top 5 Tour Cities: Coral Springs, FL: April 28-30, 2023; Spartanburg, SC: February 24-26, 2023; Miami, FL: March 3-5, 2023; Zanesville, OH: February 17-19, 2023; New Castle, PA: March 10-12, 2023 2023 Nationals: Orlando, FL: June 26-July 2, 2023
Director: Meghan Burgess
843.471.0403
ignitedancecompetition.com
ignitedancecomp@gmail.com
Age Divisions: Recreational, Competitive, Elite
Top 5 Tour Cities: Charleston, SC: March
25-26, 2023; Richmond, VA: February 18-19, 2023; Statesboro, GA: March 3-5, 2023; Columbia, SC: April 28-30, 2023; Macon, GA: April 14-16, 2023 2023 Nationals: Charleston, SC
Imagine National Dance
Challenge
Director: Shaun Moe
315.572.1189
imaginedancechallenge.com
shaun@imaginedancechallenge.com
Age Divisions: Advanced, Intermediate, Novice
Top 5 Tour Cities: Long Island, NY: March 31-April 2, 2023; Baltimore, MD: April 28-30, 2023; Providence, RI: March 3-5, 2023; Ft Lauderdale, FL: March 23-26, 2023; Buffalo, NY: March 30-April 2, 2023 2023 Nationals: Nashville, TN: June 12-16, 2023
Inspire NDC
Director: Anne-Marie Jones
912.506.3967
inspirendc.com
info@inspirendc.com
Age Divisions: Recreational, Competition, Competition Elite
Top 5 Tour Cities: Rocky Mount, NC; Columbia, SC; Charlotte, NC; Columbus, GA; Statesboro, GA 2023 Nationals: Savannah, GA: Dates TBD
Leap! National Dance Competition
Director: Drew Vamosi
800.790.LEAP (5327)
leapcompetition.com
info@leapcompetition.com
Age Divisions: Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, Adult
Top 5 Tour Cities: Sacramento (Rancho Cordova), CA: February 10-12, 2023; Boston (Lowell), MA: March 10-12, 2023; Minneapolis, MN: April 14-16, 2023; Ft Lauderdale (Miramar), FL: April 28-30, 2023; Chicago (Batavia), IL: May 19-21, 2023 2023 Nationals: Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship Invited Event, FL: July 28-August 1, 2023
Miami International Ballet Competition
Director: Vladimir Issaev
305.948.4777
miamiibc.org
miaminternationalbc@gmail.com
Age Divisions: 1,2,3,4 2023 Nationals: Miami, FL: January 18-22, 2023
Movin Dance Competition
Director: Ann Elyse Urquidi
516.749.8975
movindancecomp.com
info@movindancecomp.com
Age Divisions: Novice, Intermediate, Competitive
Top 5 Tour Cities: Austin, TX: TBD; CT: TBD; Cedar Rapids, IA: TBD; Greensburg, PA: April 14-16, 2023; Wayne, NJ: April 21-23, 2023 2023 Nationals: Orlando, FL: June 30July 5, 2023
Onstage New York
Director: Joe Lanteri
877.NYC.5678
onstagenewyork.com
info@onstagenewyork.com
Age Divisions: Prep (6 & under), Mini (7-8, 9-10), Junior (11,12), Teen (13,14, 15), Senior (16,17,18), Adult (19-22, 23-29, 30+)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Savannah, GA: March 3-5, 2023; Durham, NC: March 17-19, 2023; Providence, Rl: April 21-23, 2023; Portland, OR: April 28-30, 2023; Niagara Falls, NY: May 12-14, 2023
Rising Star Talent Productions
Director: Chrissy Danflous
614.989.0561
risingstartalent.com
chrissy@risingstartalent.com
Top 5 Tour Cities: Owensboro, KY: February 4-5, 2023; Sandusky, OH: February 17-19, 2023; Dalton, GA: March 31-April 2, 2023; Indianapolis, IN: May 5-7, 2023; Columbus, OH: May 12-14, 2023 2023 Nationals: Sevierville, TN: July 5-9, 2023
Showstopper
Director: Debbie Roberts
843.357.7469
goshowstopper.com
informotion@goshowstopper.com
Age Divisions: Performance, Advanced, Competitive: Mini (8 & under), Junior (9-11), Teen (12-14), Senior (15-19), Adult (20+)
Starbound National Talent Competition
Director: Sandra Coyte
609.693.0563
starbound.net
info@starbound.net
Age Divisions: Solos, Duet/Trios, Small Croups, Large Groups, Production & Line
Top 5 Tour Cities: NY; FL; NJ; TX; CA; Dates TBD
Synergy Performing Arts Competition
Director: Lisa Norman
972.768.5553
synergypac.com
lisa@synergypac.com
Age Divisions: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Teacher/Pro/Am: Mini (5 & under), Petite (6-8), Junior (9-12), Teen (13-15), Senior (16-18), Adult (19+)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Ft Worth, TX: February 3-5, 2023; Baton Rouge, LA: February 24-26, 2023; Wichita, KS: March 10-12, 2023; Ft Smith, AR: March 31-April 2, 2023; Houston, TX: May 5-7, 2023 2023 Nationals: Dallas, TX: June 14-18, 2023
CONVENTIONS
24 Seven Dance Convention
Director: Danny Lawn
818.432.6085
24sevendance.com
info@24sevendance.com
Popular Instructors: Danny Lawn, Jenna & Val, Randi & Hefa, Brooke Pierotti, Francisco Gella, Blake McGrath Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: ability
The Dance Awards
Director: Ray Leeper
818.432.1234
thedanceawards.com
info@thedanceawards.com
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: ability
Dance Revolution
Director: Michelle Brogan
817.251.9898
dance-revolution.com
info@dance-revolution.com
Popular Instructors: Patrick Cook, Misty RasconSmith, Marc Wayne, Ashley Rich, Megan Waldron, David Kiyak Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age & ability
DancerPalooza
Director: Danny Lawn
818.432.8498
dancerpalooza.com
info@dancerpalooza.com
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: ability
JUMP Dance Convention
Director: Mike Minery
818.432.4395
jumptour.com
info@jumptour.com
Popular Instructors: Wade Robson, Savion Glover, Teddy Forance, Mandy Moore, Al Blackstone, Katy Spreadbury Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: ability
NUVO Dance Convention
Director: Ray Leeper
818.432.3894
gonuvo.com
go@gonuvo.com
Popular Instructors: Ray Leeper, Dana Foglia, Stacey Tookey, Sarah Reich, Denise Wall, Will Loftis Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: ability
RADIX Dance Convention
Director: Eddie Strachan
818.392.3478
radixdance.com
info@radixdance.com
Popular Instructors: Brian Friedman, Tessandra Chavez, Tabitha & Napoleon, Talia Favia, Tricia Miranda, Tina Caspary Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: ability
Showstopper Conventions
Director: Debbie Roberts
843.357.7469
goshowstopper.com/dance-convention
information@goshowstopper.com
Scholarships available; Class division: age
COMPETITIONS & CONVENTIONS
Adrenaline Dance Convention
Director: Ricci Milan
866.695.4144
adrenalinedance.com
adrenaline@amplifiedpro.net
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Sparks (5-7), Mini (8-10), Junior (11-12), Teen (13-15), Senior (16-19) Top 5 Tour Cities: Austin, TX: January 6-8, 2023; St Louis, MO: February 3-5, 2023; Provo, UT: February 16-18, 2023; Los Angeles, CA: March 10-12, 2023; San Jose, CA: March 17-19, 2023 2023 Nationals: San Diego, CA: June 27-July 2, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Chris Jacobsen (he/ him), Caroline Lewis-Jones (she/her), Nick Bass (he/him), Kiki Nyemchek (he/ him), Karissa Royster (she/her), Meg Paul (she/her)
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Alpha Dance Convention
Director: Kyle Preiser
631.346.0905
alphadanceconvention.com
info@alphadanceconvention.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Beta Babies, Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior
Top 5 Tour Cities: Columbia, SC: December 2-4, 2022; Troy, Ml: January 13-15, 2023; Orlando, FL: January 27-29, 2023; Minneapolis, MN: February 10-12, 2023; Morristown, NJ: March 24-26, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Jay Jay Dixonbey, Kinjaz, Dee Tomasetta, Chase Hudson, Stephanie Rutherford, Holly Ryder Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Artistic Dance Exchange
Director: Juan Borona & Alex Chan
516.749.8975
adeontour.com
info@artisticdanceexchange.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Gold (beginner-intermediate), Platinum (intermediate-advanced)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Houston, TX: January 13-15, 2023; St Louis, MO: January 20-22, 2023; Greenville, SC: February 24-26, 2023; Los Angeles, CA: April 14-16, 2023; Franklin, TN: April 28-30, 2023 2023 Nationals: Orlando, FL: June 30July 5, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Alex Wong, an Eastwood, Matt Cady, Gianna Martello, Jill Marie, Geo Hubela Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: ability
Beyond The Stars
Director: Ginny & Nikki Faubell
609.259.8760
btscomp.com
info@btscomp.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior Top 5 Tour Cities: Somerset, NJ; Long Island, NY; Akron, OH; Detroit, Ml; Springfield, MA 2023 Nationals: Poconos, PA
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Ricky Hinds, Rachel Reese, Elijah Morton, Michael Crawford, Philip Solomon, Thomas Varvaro Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
CNADM: Chicago National Association of Dance Masters
Director: Michele StClair
815.397.6282
cnadm.com
dance@cnadm.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Mini (7-9), Junior (10-12), Intermediate (13-14), Senior (15+) Top 5 Tour Cities: Schaumburg, IL: November 5, 2022 & July 30, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Hanna Brictson, Felecia Hubbard, Shelby Kaufman, Kelsey Nelson, Pablo Sanchez, Chris Wendorff Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Dance Champs Elite, The Royalty Dance Tour
Director: Sharon Stevens
917.578.0500
dancechamps.net
sharon@dancechamps.net
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: 3 Levels: Royalty (novice), Majesty (intermediate), Supremacy (advanced); Mini (6 & under), Petite (7-9), Junior (10-12), Teen (13-15), Senior (16-19), Adult (20+)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Wilmington DE: February 11-12, 2023; Long Island, NY: February 25-26, 2023; East Rutherford, NJ: March 11-12, 2023; Albany, NY: April 1-2, 2023; Long Island, NY: May 13-14, 2023 2023 Nationals: Atlantic City, NJ: July 17-20, 2023
CONVENTION
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
The Dance Effect
Director: Sarena Roubideaux
316.794.8000
thedanceeffect.com
thedanceeffect@hotmail.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Competitive, Adaptive; Age: Mini (5 & under), Petite (6-8), Junior (9-12), Teen (13-15), Senior (16-19), Adult (20+) Top 5 Tour Cities: Wichita, KS; Dallas-Ft Worth, TX; Kansas City, MO; Oklahoma City, OK; Houston, TX 2023 Nationals: Dallas-Ft Worth, TX
CONVENTION
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Dance Machine ANDC
Director: Will Shover
877.647.7326
dancemachineonline.com
info@dancemachmeonlme.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Tiny, Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, Adult
Top 5 Tour Cities: Greensboro, NC: March 31-April 2, 2023; Rock Hill, SC: April 28-30, 2023; Decatur, AL: March 24-26, 2023; Sevierville, TN: March 3-5, 2023; Roanoke, VA: April 28-30, 2023 2023 Nationals: Rock Hill, SC: June 21-25, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: James Velasco, Lauren Alston, Daniel Browning, Chi Lopes, Caitlyn Elledge, Melissa Pihos
Elevation on Tour
Director: Kristina Cross & Brie Pena
281.545.0233
elevationontour.com
kyla@elevationontour.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Novice, Classic, Select; Tiny (4-6), Mini (7-9), Junior (10-12), Teen (13-15), Senior (16-19), Adult (20+)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Dallas, TX: October 21-23, 2022; Lakeland, FL: February 10-12, 2023; Houston, TX: February 17-19, 2023; Oklahoma City, OK: March 10-12, 2023; San Antonio, TX: April 21-23, 2023 2023 Nationals: Round Rock, TX: June 15-18, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Josh Manculich, Terrill Mitchell, Shelby Nunn, David Lee, Kori Moore, Morgan Stinnett Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age and ability
Hollywood Connection
Director: Bill Bohl
323.462.4500
hcdance.com
bill@hcdance.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Age: 7-8,9-10,11-13,14+; Style: tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, musical theater; open Size: Solo, Duo/Trio (2-3), Small Group (4-9), Large Group (10-15), Small Production (16-24), Large Production (25+)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Santa Clara, CA: January 20-22, 2023; Seattle-Renton, WA: January 27-29, 2023; Burbank, CA: February 17-19, 2023; Las Vegas, NV: March 24-26, 2023; Phoenix-Scottsdale, AZ: March 31-April 2, 2023 2023 Nationals: San Diego, CA: July 2-8, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Ben Bigler, Aaron Czuprenski, Ruby Pappen, Brooklyn Jai, Mitchel Federan, Bonnie Story Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
International Adult Ballet Festival
Director: Julie Gill
720.593.2073
internationaladultballetfestival.com
hello@brocheballet.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Adults (18+)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Miami, FL: June 26-July 1, 2022
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Julie Gill, Mikey Cusumano, Kirsten Kemp, Allie Christensen, Dr. Nina Geromel Performance opportunities; Class division: ability
Intrigue Dance Intensive
Director: Kevin Aubin
954.873.2317
gointrigue.com
info@gointrigue.com
COMPETITION
Top 5 Tour Cities: Spartanburg, SC: January 13-15, 2023; Minneapolis, MN: January 27-29, 2023; Orlando, FL: February 10-12, 2023; Provo, UT: February 23-25, 2023; Pittsburgh, PA: April 21-23, 2023 2023 Nationals: Orlando, FL: June 26July 2, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Kenichi Kasamatsu, Ali Pfleger, Katie Hazard, Brodie Rachelle, Julia Harnetiaux, Edward Cuellar Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
KAOS Dance Experience Director: Kenny Wormald 818.280.8778 thisiskaos.com info@thisiskaos.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Hip-hop-only event Top 5 Tour Cities: Santa Clara, CA: January 6-8, 2023; Greenville, SC: January 13-15, 2023; Vancouver, WA: February 10-12, 2023; New Brunswick, NJ: February 17-19, 2023; Vancouver, BC: March 3-5, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Kenny Wormald, Fefe Burgos, Lyle Beniga Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: ability
National Dance Showcase
Director: Sonia James Pennington &
Alana Donato
908.874.0400
nationaldanceshowcase.com
nds@nationaldanceshowcase.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Recreational, Competitive, Elite
Top 5 Tour Cities: Voorhees, NJ: November 12-13, 2022; Voorhees, NJ: February 11-12, 2023; Voorhees, NJ: March 10-12, 2023; Voorhees, NJ: April 1-3, 2023; Voorhees, NJ: April 22-24, 2023 2023 Nationals: Atlantic City, NJ: June 26-30, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Bria Walton, Christopher Jackson, Jay Staten, Jessica Attardo Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
New York City Dance Alliance
Director: Joe Lanteri
866.NYC5678
nycdance.com
info@nycdance.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Mini (7-10), Junior (11-12), Teen (13-15), Senior (16-19)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Houston, TX: November 11-13, 2022; Orlando, FL: January 27-29, 2023; Santa Clara, CA: March 3-5, 2023; Greenville, NC: March 31-April 2, 2023; Dallas, TX: April 14-16, 2023 2023 Nationals: New York, NY: June 30-July 8, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Joe Lanteri, Suzi Taylor, Joey Dowling, Andy Pellick, Scott Jovovich, Chloe Arnold Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
NRG danceProject
Director: Rustin Matthew
309.219.6726
nrgdanceproject.com
nrgdanceproject@gmail.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Lil Spark, Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior
Top 5 Tour Cities: Atlanta, GA: January 6-8, 2023; Orlando, FL January 20-22, 2023; Chicago, IL March 31-April 2, 2023; Los Angeles, CA: April 21-23, 2023; Layton, UT: May 4-6, 2023 2023 Nationals: Phoenix, AZ: July 5-10, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Rustin Matthew, Mallauri Esquibel, Lacey Schwimmer, Ava Flav, Emma Bradley, Lonni Olsen Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Platinum National Dance Competition
Director: Chris Suchan
404.551.4518
danceplatinum.com
info@danceplatinum.com
Competition
Recreational, Intermediate, Elite; Age Divisions: Mini (5 & under), Petite (6-8), Junior (9-11), Teen (12-14), Senior (15-19) Convention
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
REVEL Dance Convention
Director: Frank Musso
813.563.4249
dancerevel.com
info@dancerevel.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Senior, Teen, Junior, Mini
Top 5 Tour Cities: Omaha, NE: November 18-20, 2022; Orlando, FL: February 3-5, 2023; New Brunswick, NJ: February 24-26, 2023; Detroit, Ml: March 17-19, 2023; Charlotte, NC: March 31-April 2, 2023 2023 Nationals: Orlando, FL: June 27-July 2, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Joshua Bergasse, Duncan Cooper, Madi Hicks, Derek Mitchell, Aaron Parkhurst, Jordan Clark Performance opportunities; scholarships available
Revive Dance Convention
Director: Marcea Lane
866.695.4144
revivedanceconvention.com
revive@amplifiedpro.net
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Sparks (5-7), Mini (8-10), Junior (11-12), Teen (13-15), Senior (16-19) Top 5 Tour Cities: Provo, UT: March 2-4, 2023; Chicago, IL April 21-23, 2023; Concord, NC: January 20-22, 2023; Seattle, WA: February 3-5, 2023; Kansas City, MO: February 17-19, 2023 2023 Nationals: San Diego, CA: June 27-July 2, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Jeremy Arnold (he/him), Matt Aylward (he/him), Jenn Freeman (she/her), Merissa Gassel (she/ her), Peter Chu (he/him), Casey Quinn (she/her)
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Shake The Ground
Director: Lissette Lucas
305.582.7844
shaketheground.com
info@shaketheground.com
Competition
Age Divisions: Petite, Primary, Junior, Senior, Pre-Professional Top 5 Tour Cities: West Palm Beach, FL: January 13-15, 2023; Ft Myers, FL: January 27-29, 2023; Orlando, FL: March 3-5, 2023; Ft Lauderdale, FL: March 24-26, 2023; Tampa, FL: April 14-16, 2023 2023 Nationals: Orlando, FL: June 21-25, 2023
Convention
Popular Instructors: Kiki Lucas, Kelly King, Jona Biddle, Eric Toison, Kaylee "Impavido" Millis
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Symposium Talent
Director: Carrie Haydon
symposiumtalent.com
symposium@symposiumtalent.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Mini (8 & under), Junior (9-12), Teen (13-15), Senior (16-18), Adult (19+); Fearless (special needs), Classic (beginner), Select (intermediate), Elite (advanced)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Des Moines, IA: February 3-5, 2023; Stevens Point, WI: February 24-26, 2023; Cedar Rapids, IA: March 3-5, 2023; Minneapolis, MN: March 31-April 2, 2023; Kansas City, MO: April 14-16, 2023 2023 Nationals: Minneapolis, MN: June 22-25, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Maggie Fox, Jadell Lee, Tyrone Cobham, Hannah Block, Darren Wong, Scarlet Ryals Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: ability
Talent on Parade
Director: Kimberly & Eric McCluer
316.522.4836
talentonparade.com
office@talentonparade.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Solo, Duet, Trio, Small Group (4-9 performers), Large Group (10-16 performers), Line (17 or more performers and under-4-minute performance), Production (17 or more performers, 4-to-8-minute performance) Top 5 Tour Cities: St Louis, MO: March 1-5, 2023; Des Moines, IA: March 22-26, 2023; Kansas City, KS: April 19-23, 2023; Rochester, MN: May 4-7, 2023; Minneapolis, MN: May 17-21, 2023 2023 Nationals: St Louis, MO: June 27-July 2, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Helene Phillips, Helen Estrella, Kari Herman, Missy (Zimmerman) & Andrew Hubbard, Madison Barnes, Joey Doucette (The Luigi Legacy) Scholarships available; Class division: ability
That's Entertainment
Director: RoseMary Pontuck
877.572.9415
thatsentertainmentpa.com
info@thatsentertainmentpa.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: All ages & 3 levels of competition
Top 5 Tour Cities: Dublin, CA: February 4-5, 2023; Anaheim, CA: February 18-19, 2023; St. George, UT: March 4-5, 2023; Phoenix, AZ: March 11-12, 2023; Las Vegas, NV: April 15-16, 2023 2023 Nationals: Atlantic City, NJ: July 10-13, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Rita Mosely, Carmelo Cruz, Lindsey Russo, Angie Ashby, Josh Epps, Ryann O'Neil Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Transcend Tour
Director: Carlye Flieder &
Elina Gordienko
443.917.1343
transcendtour.com
info@transcendtour.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Mini (7-10), Junior (11-12), Teen (13-15), Senior (16-19)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Ogden, UT: February 2-4, 2023; Houston, TX: February 24-26, 2023; Orlando, FL: March 31-April 2, 2023; Lake Geneva, WI: March 10-12, 2023; Denver, CO: March 3-5, 2023 2023 Nationals: Austin, TX: July 13-16, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Nick Lanzisera, Andrew Mulet, Jessica Richens, Hannah Brictson, Robert Green, Hamilton Evans Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Tremaine Dance Conventions & Competitions
Director: Joe Tremaine
800.832.2050
tremainedance.com
conventions@tremainedance.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Junior, Teen, Senior Top 5 Tour Cities: Orlando, FL: November
19-20, 2022; New York, NY: January 21-22, 2023; Dallas, TX: February 4-5, 2023; Chicago, IL: February 25-26, 2023; Los Angeles, CA: April 15-16, 2023 2023 Nationals: Orlando, FL: July 6-11, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Christina Grady, Tiffany Maher, Meghan Sanett, Derrick Schrader, Keri LaGrand, Tony Bellissimo Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Ultimate Dance Tour
Director: Megan Bodsford & Melissa
Harmston
336.676.2898
ultimatedancetour.com
ultimatedancetour@gmail.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: East Division
Top 5 Tour Cities: Greensboro, NC: January 21-22, 2023; Roanoke, VA: February 17-18, 2023; Rocky Mount, NC: February 24-26, 2023; Spartanburg, SC: March 17-19, 2023; Mooresville, NC: May 28-30, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Eva Igo, Phil Wright, Madeline Underwood, Marissa Rignola Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Universal Ballet Competition
Director: Lissette Lucas
305.582.7844
universalballetcompetition.com
info@universalballetcompetition.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Precompetitive, Primary, Junior, Senior
Top 5 Tour Cities: Boston, MA: January 7-8, 2023; Denver, CO: January 20-22, 2023; Atlanta, GA: February 24-26, 2023; Chicago, IL: March 3-5, 2023; Houston, TX: April 28-30, 2023 2023 Nationals: Jacksonville, FL: May 18-21, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Kiki Lucas, Wes Chapman, Julio Bocca, Evelyn Cisneros, Duncan Cooper
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
USA International Ballet Competition
Director: Mona Nicholas
601.355.9853
usaibc.com
sberrylee@usaibc.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Junior (15-18), Senior (19-28) 2023 Nationals: Jackson, MS: June 10-24, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: David Keary, Tatiana Tchernova, Charles Askegard, Gretchen Newburger, and other world-class instructors!
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: ability
Velocity Dance Convention
Director: Eve Mason-O'Malley & Cory Jones
818.416.1161
velocitydanceconvention.com
info@velocitydanceconvention.com
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, contemporary, ballroom, industry Top 5 Tour Cities: Cleveland, OH: February 3-5, 2023; Orlando, FL: February 17-19, 2023; Chicago, IL: March 3-5, 2023; Salt Lake City, UT: February 9-11, 2023; Seattle, WA: April 28-30, 2023 2023 Nationals: Las Vegas, NV: July 1-7, 2023
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Artem Chigvintsev, Ashley Gonzales, Brian Nicholson, Kiel Tutin, Marguerite Derricks, Whitney Bezzant
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age
Youth America Grand Prix
Director: Larissa Saveliev
201.444.3121
yagp.org
regional@yagp.org
COMPETITION
Age Divisions: Solos: Pre-Competitive (9-11), Junior (12-14), Senior (15-19); Ensembles (9-20); Pas de Deux (9-20) Top 5 Tour Cities: Locations TBD. August-December 2022: International SemiFinals; November 2022-March 2023: U.S. Semi-Finals
2023 Nationals: April: YAGP 2023 Finals
CONVENTION
Popular Instructors: Masterclasses with directors of the world's leading dance schools
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class division: age from vault
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| Author: | Prager, Jana |
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| Publication: | Dance Magazine |
| Article Type: | Calendar |
| Geographic Code: | 1USA |
| Date: | Jun 24, 2022 |
| Words: | 3282 |
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