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2025 Dance Competitions

Opportunities for Studios of All Sizes and Levels!

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Looking for a fun, affordable, professional, and organized dance competition near you?

Turn It Up Dance Challenge hosts Regional Dance Competitions that studio directors, dancers, and their families rave about. Turn It Up Dance Challenge is more than just a weekend of dancing and competing. Our team of crew members and judges work hard to guarantee everyone who attends a Turn It Up Dance Challenge has a truly memorable, educational, and positive experience.

Why Attend Turn It Up Dance Challenge?

  • FREE photos and videos -no media fee
  • We offer 4 Levels of competition
  • Nominations to Hollywood’s Industry Dance Awards
  • Platinum members of the Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions
  • The best customer service with crew members who care
  • Competitions are not during school hours
  • Entry cutoffs
  • DISCOUNTS are available for both NEW and RETURNING studios

Are There TIU Dance Competitions Near Me?

This year Turn It Up Dance Challenge will be holding events in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Missouri, Michigan, New York, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Tennessee, Rhode Island, Virginia, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Maryland, Texas, Indiana, Wisconsin, and Ohio. New locations are added every year. Let us know where you want to see a Turn It Up Dance Challenge regional competition!

What Other Events Does TIU Offer?

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If you had a great time at one of our regional competitions, you'll LOVE our National events! Join us for a week of unforgettable fun every Summer. Take convention classes, meet new friends, “turn it up” at our infamous National’s party, and, of course, compete! Enjoy activities including the National Dance Team, National’s parties, and the much-anticipated Dance Battle!

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Join us during the months of October-December for our very popular and affordable one-day Turn It Up Dance conventions! A full day of learning from the best in the industry. Take classes in various styles such as jazz, contemporary, lyrical, hip hop, tap, and Broadway! Learn cutting-edge choreography, win National Dance Team Invitations and Scholarship Dollars. At a Turn It Up convention, you’ll meet and connect with many well-known and up-and-coming professionals in the dance industry. Conventions are currently offered in Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, New Jersey, New York, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. 

2025 Regional Dance Competitions
Dates & Locations

Dance Competition, Long Island NY

Long Island, NY (1)

February 7 - February 9
East Islip High School

Texarkana, TX

February 7 - February 9
Texas High School

Springfield, MA

February 7 - February 9
Mass Mutual Center

Durham, NC

February 7 - February 9
Durham Convention Center

Oklahoma City, OK

February 14 - February 16
Oklahoma City Convention Center

Omaha, NE

February 14 - February 16
Bellevue East High School

St. Louis, MO

February 14 - February 16
Purser Center at Logan University
Dance Competition, Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA (1)

February 21 - February 23
Lowell Memorial Auditorium

East Rutherford, NJ

February 21 - February 23
Hilton Parsippany

Weston, MA

February 28 - March 2
Regis College Fine Arts Center
Chicago IL Skyline

Chicago, IL (1)

February 28 - March 2
Lincoln Way North High School

Hartford, CT (1)

February 28 - March 2
Joseph Melillo Middle School
Dance Competition, Derry, NH

Derry, NH (1)

February 28 - March 2
Stockbridge Theater at Pinkerton Academy
Dance Competition, Woodbridge VA

Woodbridge, VA

March 7 - March 9
Freedom High School

Freehold, NJ (1)

March 7 - March 9
iPlay America
Dance Competition, Long Island NY

Long Island, NY (2)

March 7 - March 9
Tilles Center

Bellingham, MA (1)

March 14 - March 16
Bellingham High School
Dance Competition, Albany, NY

Albany, NY

March 14 - March 16
Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Toledo, OH

March 14 - March 16
Stranahan Theater
Dance Competition, Minneapolis Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN (1)

March 21 - March 23
Chanhassen High School
National Dance Competition, Long Branch, NJ

Long Branch, NJ

March 21 - March 23
Ocean Place Resort & Spa

East Haven, CT

March 21 - March 23
East Haven High School
Chicago IL Skyline

Chicago, IL (2)

March 28 - March 30
Midwest Conference Center

Lakeland, FL

March 28 - March 30
RP Funding Center
Dance Competition, Long Island NY

Long Island, NY (3)

March 28 - March 30
Tilles Center
Regional Dance Competition, Lancaster PA

Lancaster, PA (1)

March 28 - March 30
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Dance Competition, Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA (2)

April 4 - April 6
Lowell Memorial Auditorium

Westbrook, ME

April 4 - April 6
Westbrook Performing Arts Center
Dance Competition, Louisville Kentucky

Louisville, KY

April 4 - April 6
Kentucky Exposition Center
Dance Competition near Charlotte, NC

Fort Mill, SC

April 4 - April 6
Soundstage at The River Place

Hartford, CT (2)

April 11 - April 13
Rockville High School

Des Moines, IA

April 11 - April 13
Iowa Events Center

Detroit, MI

April 11 - April 13
John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center
Regional Dance Competition, Lancaster PA

Lancaster, PA (2)

April 11 - April 13
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Bellingham, MA (3)

April 25 - April 27
Bellingham High School

Indianapolis, IN

April 25 - April 27
Ura Seeger Auditorium
Regional Dance Competition, Pittsburg, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

April 25 - April 27
Monroeville Convention Center
Dance Competition, Dallas Texas

Dallas, TX

April 25 - April 27
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Watters Creek Convention Center

Baltimore, MD

May 2 - May 4
The Gordon Center
Dance Competition, Minneapolis Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN (2)

May 2 - May 4
Watertown-Mayer High School

Bellingham, MA (2)

May 2 - May 4
Bellingham High School

Syracuse, NY

May 2 - May 4
Crouse Hinds Theater @ The Oncenter
Dance Competition, Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA (3)

May 9 - May 11
Lowell Memorial Auditorium

Freehold, NJ (2)

May 9 - May 11
iPlay America
Dance Competition, Derry, NH

Derry, NH (2)

May 9 - May 11
Stockbridge Theater at Pinkerton Academy

Chattanooga, TN / Dalton, GA

May 9 - May 11
Dalton Convention Center

Jackson, NJ

May 16 - May 18
Jackson Liberty High School

Orlando, FL

May 16 - May 18
TBA

King of Prussia, PA

May 16 - May 18
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

Kansas City, KS

May 16 - May 18
Overland Park Convention Center

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