2021-22 Competition & Convention Guide
Competitions
American Dance Championships
Director: David Barr
804.304.9010
americandancechampionships.com
[email protected]
Age Divisions: Novice, Advanced, Competitive: Mini (8 & under), Junior (9–11), Teen (12–14), Senior (15–19), Adult (20 & up)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Raleigh (March 4–5) -or- Lenoir (March 18–20), NC: 2022; Knoxville, TN: April 2–3, 2022; Columbus (Alabama state line), GA: April 22–24, 2022; Cincinnati, OH: April 29–May 1, 2022; Manning (central SC), SC: May 6–8, 2022
Breakout Dance Competition
Director: Joel Valdiviezo
609.873.8620
breakoutcomp.com
[email protected]
Age Divisions: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced: Mini (4–6), Petite (7–9), Junior (10–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–20)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Locations and dates TBD in NJ, NY, OH, MI, FL
2022 Nationals: Atlantic City, NJ
Encore Performing Arts Showcase
Director: Caron Moore
817.926.9686
encoreperformingarts.com
[email protected]
Age Divisions: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Teacher/Pro/Am: Mini (6 & under), Petite (6–8), Junior (9–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–19), Adult (20 & up)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Oklahoma City, OK; Austin, TX; Minneapolis, MN; Las Vegas, NV
2022 Nationals: Galveston, TX: June 26–30
Encore Talent Productions
Director: Terri Shaffner
513.892.2609
encoretalentproductions.com
[email protected]
Age Divisions: Recreational (Beginner), Competitive (Intermediate), Elite (Advanced)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Dayton, OH; Cincinnati, OH; Columbus, OH; Louisville, KY; Indianapolis, IN
2022 Nationals: Mason, OH
Ignite Dance Competition
Director: Meghan Burgess
843.471.0403
ignitedancecompetition.com
[email protected]
Age Divisions: Recreational, Competitive, Elite
Top 5 Tour Cities: Charleston, SC; Raleigh, ND; Orlando, FL; Richmond, VA; King of Prussia, PA
National Dance Showcase
Director: Sonia Pennington & Alan Donato
908.874.0040
nationaldanceshowcase.com
[email protected]
Age Divisions: Recreational, Competitive, Elite: Mini (5 & under), Petite (6–8), Junior (9–10), Preteen (11–12), Teen (13–14), Pre-Senior (15–16), Senior (17 & up); Professional: Pro-Am (20–29), Super Senior (20–29)
2022 Nationals: Atlantic City, NJ
P3 Talent Competition
Director: P3 Talent Competition
816.694.8149
p3talentcompetition.com
[email protected]
Age Divisions: 5 & under, 6–8, 9–11, 12–14, 15–16, 17 & up
Top 5 Tour Cities: Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Orlando, FL; Dallas, TX; Kansas City, MO
2022 Nationals: Wisconsin Dells, WI
Rising Star Talent Productions
Director: Chrissy Danflous
614.855.7720
risingstartalent.com
[email protected]
Age Divisions: Petite: (4 & under), (5–6), (7–8); Junior: (9–10), (11–12); Teen (13–15); Senior: (16–17), (18–19); Adult (20 & up)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Columbus, OH; Indianapolis, IN; Chattanooga, TN; Allentown, PA; Oxford, MI
2022 Nationals: Pigeon Forge, TN: June 21–24
Shake the Ground
Director: Lissette Lucas
305.582.7877
[email protected]
Top 5 Tour Cities: West Palm Beach, FL: January 14–15, 2022; Orlando, FL: March 4–6, 2022; Fort Lauderdale, FL: March 18–20, 2022; Tampa, FL: April 8–10, 2022; Jacksonville, FL: April 22–24, 2022
2022 Nationals: June 23–26
Showstopper
Director: Debbie Roberts
843.357.7469
goshowstopper.com
[email protected]
Age Divisions: Performance, Advanced, Competitive: Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior, Adult
Starbound National Talent Competition
Director: Sandra Coyte
609.693.0563
starbound.net
[email protected]
Age Divisions: Intermediate, Competitive, Elite: 6 & under, 7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–16, 17–19, 20 & up
2022 Nationals: San Antonio, TX; Foxwoods, CT; Atlantic City, NJ; Orlando, FL; Chicago, IL; Lake Tahoe, NV
Throw Down Dance Challenge
Director: Adrienne Kellett
732.861.6482
throwdowndance.com
[email protected]
Age Divisions: Novice, Competitive, Professional: Mini (5–7), Petite (8–9), Junior (10–12), Teen (13–15), Senior Teen (16–19), Adult (20 & up)
Universal Ballet Competition
Director: Lissette Lucas
305.582.7877
[email protected]
Top Tour Cities: Los Angeles, CA: November 5–7, 2022; Miramar, FL: February 17–20, 2022; Atlanta, GA: February 25–27, 2022; Pittsburgh, PA: April 1–3, 2022
2022 Nationals: Grand Prix Finals, Jacksonville, FL: May 27–29
Conventions
24 Seven Dance Convention
Director: Danny Lawn
818.432.6085
24sevendance.com
[email protected]
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: Gil Stroming
818.432.1234
thedanceawards.com
[email protected]
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: ability
Dance Revolution
Director: Michelle Brogan
817.251.9898
dance-revolution.com
[email protected]
Top Tour Cities: Dallas, TX: November 5–7, 2021; Orlando, FL: November 19–21, 2021; Winston-Salem, NC: January 14–16, 2022; Chicago, IL: January 28–30, 2022
Popular Instructors: Patrick Cook, Kyle McHargh, Nathan Madden, Misty Rascon Smith, Marc Wayne, Ashley Rich
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age & ability
DancerPalooza
Director: Gil Stroming
818.432.8498
dancerpalooza.com
[email protected]
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: ability
JUMP Dance Convention
Director: Mike Minery
818.432.4395
jumptour.com
[email protected]
Popular Instructors: Wade Robson, Savion Glover, Teddy Forance, Mandy Moore, Misha Gabriel, Katy Spreadbury
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: ability
Kaos
Director: Kenny Wormald
818.280.8778
thisiskaos.com
[email protected]
Popular Instructors: Ysabelle Capitulé, Lyle Beniga, FeFe Burgos, Dexter Carr, J Blaze, Julian DeGuzman
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: ability
NUVO Dance Convention
Director: Ray Leeper
818.432.3894
gonuvo.com
[email protected]
Popular Instructors: Ray Leeper, Travis Wall, Stacey Tookey, Mark Meismer, Denise Wall, Will Loftis
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: ability
RADIX Dance Convention
Director: Eddie Strachan
818.392.3478
radixdance.com
[email protected]
Popular Instructors: Brian Friedman, Tessandra Chavez, Tabitha & Napoleon, Talia Favia, Tricia Miranda, Tina Caspary
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: ability
Showstopper
Director: Debbie Roberts
843.357.7469
goshowstopper.com
[email protected]
Top Tour Cities: Grapevine, TX: October 1–3, 2021; Wisconsin Dells, WI: October 15–17, 2021; Sandusky, OH: October 22–24, 2021; Myrtle Beach, SC: November 5–7, 2021
Scholarships available; Class Division: age & ability
Titans of Dance
Director: Greg Savage
443.909.0509
titansofdancetour.com
[email protected]
Popular Instructors: Nick Lazzarini, Alex Wong, Mollee Gray, Autumn Miller, Ivan Koumaev, Fik-Shun
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Competitions & Conventions
Adrenaline Dance
Director: Ricci Milan
866.695.4144
adrenalinedance.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Sparks (5–7), Mini (8–10), Junior (11–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–19)
Top 5 Tour Cities: San Jose, CA: March 25–27, 2022; Denver, CO: April 1–3, 2022; Las Vegas, NV: May 13–15, 2022; Charleston, SC: May 6–8, 2022; Detroit, MI: March 11–13, 2022
2022 Nationals: National Dance Honors, San Diego, CA & Austin, TX
Convention
Popular Instructors: Chris Jacobsen, Caroline Lewis-Jones, Nick Bass, Sonya Tayeh, Chelsea Thedinga, Nick Palmquist
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Artistc Dance Exchange (ADE)
Beyond the Stars
Director: Ginny & Nikki Faubell
609.259.8760
btscomp.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced: Mini (4–6), Petite (7–9), Junior (10–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–20)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Locations and dates TBD in NJ, NY, OH, MN, MI
2022 Nationals: Poconos, PA
Convention
Popular Instructors: Ricky Hinds, Jermaine JJ Montell, Marjorie Failoni, Allison Luca, Rachel Reese, Emily Kersey
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Dance Champs Elite
Director: Sharon Stevenson
917.578.0500
dancechamps.net
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: 6 & under, 7–9, 10–12, 13–15, 16–19, 20 & up
Top 5 Tour Cities: East Rutherford, NJ: March 11–13, 2022; Toms River, NJ: April 1–3, 2022; Cape May, NJ: April 29–May 1, 2022; Queens, NY: May 13–15, 2022; Lancaster, PA: May 27–29, 2022
2022 Nationals: Atlantic City, NJ: July 25–28
Convention
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
The Dance Effect
The Dance Effect
Director: Sarena Roubideaux
316.794.8000
thedanceeffect.org
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Desire (Beginner), Ambition (Intermediate), Legacy (Advanced)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Wichita, KS; Kansas City, MO; Dallas, TX; Omaha, NE; Oklahoma City, OK
2022 Nationals: Wichita, KS, & Dallas, TX
Convention
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: ability
Encore DCS
Director: Rhonda Marchant & Susan Barnes
803.785.1214
encoredcs.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Recreational & Competitive: (5 & under), (6–8); Recreational, Competitive & Elite: (9–11), (12–14), (15–16), (17–18), (19–24), (25 & up)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Greenville, SC; Myrtle Beach, SC; Indianapolis, IN; Howell, MI; Daytona, FL
2022 Nationals: Charleston, SC
Convention
Popular Instructors: Caroline Lewis Jones, Nick Dinicolangelo, Chi Chi Smith, Brandon Girouard, Trevor Sones, Susan Hancock
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Launch, The Competition and Convention
Directors: Leesa Csolak, Stephen Csolak, Kurt Csolak, Kevin Csolak
212.920.7262
launchtalentny.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Primary, Advanced, Competitive: Mini (10 & under), Junior (11–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–19), Adult (20 & up)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Fall Convention: Princeton, NJ; Fall Convention: Trenton, NJ; North Caldwell, NJ; Pine Hill, NJ; Paramus, NJ
2022 Nationals: Meadowlands, NJ: July
Convention
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
New York City Dance Alliance
Director: Joe Lanteri
866.692.5678
nycdance.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Mini (7–10), Junior (11–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–19)
Convention
Popular Instructors: Joe Lanteri, Suzi Taylor, Joey Dowling, Andy Pellick, Chloe Arnold, Scott Jovovich
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
NRG danceProject
Director: Rustin Matthew
877.909.4674
nrgdanceproject.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Lil Spark (4–6), Mini (7–9), Junior (10–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–18)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Layton, UT: February 10–12, 2022; Orlando, FL: March 11–13, 2022; Chicago, IL: March 18–20, 2022; Austin, TX: April 1–3, 2022; Phoenix, AZ: April 8–10, 2022
2022 Nationals: Orlando, FL: July 2–6
Convention
Popular Instructors: Rustin Matthew, Lacey Schwimmer, Mallauri Esquibel, Ava Bernstine, Miles Keeney, Jenn Parsley
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Platinum National Dance Competition
Director: Chris Suchan
404.551.4518
danceplatinum.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Recreational, Intermediate, Elite: Mini (5 & under), Petite (6–8), Junior (9–11), Teen (12–14), Senior (15–19)
2022 Nationals: Savannah, GA: June 12–18; Pigeon Forge, TN: June 21–26
Convention
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Revive Dance Convention
Director: Marcea Lane
866.695.4144
revivedanceconvention.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Sparks (5–7), Mini (8–10), Junior (11–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–19)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Los Angeles, CA: April 22–24, 2022; Provo, UT: March 3–5, 2022; New Brunswick, NJ: March 11–13, 2022; Houston, TX: April 29–May 1, 2022; Concord, NC: February 25–27, 2022
2022 Nationals: National Dance Honors, San Diego, CA, & Austin, TX
Convention
Popular Instructors: Jenn Freeman, Matt Aylward, Jeremy Arnold, Merissa Gassel, Peter Chu, Ida Saki
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Spirit of Dance Awards
Director: Wanda Cunningham
781.924.1314
spiritofdanceawards.com
[email protected]
Competition
2022 Nationals: Hyannis Cape Cod, MA: July 12–17
Convention
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available
Symposium Talent
Director: Carrie Haydon
symposiumtalent.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Mini (8 & under), Junior (9–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–18), Adult (19 & up)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Des Moines, IA: February 4–6, 2022; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX: February 18–20, 2022; Minneapolis, MN: April 1–3, 2022; Kansas City & St. Louis, MO: April 8–10, 2022; Chicago, IL: April 22–24, 2022
2022 Nationals: Minneapolis, MN: June 23–26
Convention
Popular Instructors: Manual “Lukky” Harvey, Alex Hathaway, Tommy Wasiuta, Brian Mueca, Kevin Leon, Scarlet Ryals
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: ability
Synergy Performing Arts Competition
Director: Lisa Norman and Angela McGarity
972.768.5553
synergypac.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, Professional, Adaptive: Minis (5 & under), Petite (6–8), Junior (9–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–18)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Wichita, KS: March 4–6, 2022; Tyler, TX: March 25–27, 2022; Dallas-Fort Worth, TX: April 7-10, 2022; Fort Smith, AR: April 22–24, 2022; Oklahoma City, OK: April 29–May 1, 2022
2022 Nationals: Grand Finale Open Nationals, San Antonio, TX: June 15–19
Convention
Popular Instructors: Ilan Núñez, Patricia Oplotnik, Densil Adams, Michael Callahan, Drew Redington, Christine Cornish Smith, Cynde Lomonte
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Talent on Parade
Director: Kimberly McCluer
316.522.4836
talentonparade.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Novice, Intermediate, Advanced: Solos (7–8, 9–10, 11–12, 13–14, 15–16, 17–19, 20 & up), Duet/Large Group (7–8, 9–12, 13–19, 20 & up), Production/Line (8 & under, 9–12, 13–19, 20 & up)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Indianapolis, IN: January 27–30, 2022; Dallas, TX: February 10–13, 2022; Louisville, KY: February 18–20, 2022; Minneapolis, MN: April 7–10, 2022; Chicago, IL: April 28–May 1, 2022
2022 Nationals: St. Louis, MO: June 20–26
Convention
Popular Instructors: Helene Phillips, Helen Estrella, Kari Herman, Missy (Zimmerman) & Andrew Hubbard, Anthony Lofendo, Joey Doucette (The Luigi Legacy)
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: ability
That’s Entertainment
Director: RoseMary Pontuck
877.572.9415
thatsentertainmentpa.com
[email protected]
Competition
Top 5 Tour Cities: Long Island, NY: March 12-13; Lancaster, PA: March 19-20; Windsor CT: April 23-24; Grand Rapids MI: April 30-May 1; Northern, NJ: May 14-15
2021 Nationals: Sandusky, OH: June 24-27, 2021, Atlantic City, NJ: July 7-11 2021; Mashantucket, CT: July 17-21, 2021
Convention
Top 5 Tour Cities: Westbury NY: November 6-7, 2021; Sterling Heights, MI: November 13-14, 2021; King of Prussia, PA: January 29-30, 2022; Tampa, FL: February 5-6, 2022; San Francisco, CA: February 12-14, 2022
Popular Instructors: Zachary Greene, Rita Mosely, Carmello Cruz, Kamari Schoolfield
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available: yes- MVC scholarships offered at all regionals & nationals (free convention scholarships to multiple conventions), cash scholarships awarded at nationals
Transcend Tour
Directors: Carlye Flieder & Elina Gordienko
443.917.1343
transcendtour.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Mini (7–10), Junior (11–12), Teen (13–15), Senior (16–19), Pro (18 & up)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Ogden, UT: February 3–5, 2022; Charlotte, NC: February 18–20, 2022; Houston, TX: February 25–27, 2022; Orlando, FL: April 8–10, 2022; Newark, NJ: May 6–8, 2022
2022 Nationals: Austin, TX
Convention
Popular Instructors: Britt Stewart, Nick Lanzisera, Robert Green, Katy Tate, Alan Salazar, Hamilton Evans
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Tremaine Dance Conventions and Competitions
Director: Joe Tremaine
800.832.2050
tremainedance.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Junior (6 to 10.99), Teen (11 to 13.99), Senior (14 & up)
Top 5 Tour Cities: Orlando, FL: November 20–21, 2021; New York, NY: January 22–23, 2022; Dallas, TX: February 5–6, 2022; Chicago, IL: March 12–13, 2022; Los Angeles, CA: April 2–3, 2022
2022 Nationals: Orlando, FL: July 6–11
Convention
Popular Instructors: Tony Bellissimo, Keri LaGrand, Derrick Schrader, Tiffany Maher, Meghan Sanett, Laurie Johnson
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Velocity Dance Convention
Director: Eve Mason & Cory Jones
818.416.1161
velocitydanceconvention.com
[email protected]
Competition
Age Divisions: Contemporary, Ballroom, Industry Classes
Top 5 Tour Cities: Orlando, FL; St. Louis, MO; Anaheim, CA; Seattle, WA; Chicago, IL
2022 Nationals: Las Vegas, NV: July 2–8
Convention
Popular Instructors: Ade Obayomi, Shannon Mather, Whitney Bezzant, Redd, Ashley Gonzales, Melissa Sandvig, Artem Chigvintsev, Jeremy Hudson, Mark Goodman, Zack Everhart
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP): World’s Largest Ballet Competition and Scholarship Audition
Director: Larissa Saveliev
201.444.3121
yagp.org
[email protected]
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 2021: International Semifinals; November 2021–March 2022: U.S. Semifinals
2022 Nationals: April: Finals
Convention
Popular Instructors: Master classes with directors of the world’s leading dance schools
Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: age
