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2026 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. 

2026 Regional Dance Competitions
Dates & Locations

Springfield, MA

February 6, 2026 - February 8, 2026
Mass Mutual Center

Durham, NC

February 6, 2026 - February 8, 2026
Durham Convention Center

New Jersey

February 6, 2026 - February 8, 2026
TBD New Jersey

Omaha, NE

February 13, 2026 - February 15, 2026
Bellevue East High School

Parsippany, NJ

February 20, 2026 - February 22, 2026
Hilton Parsippany
Chicago IL Skyline

Chicago, IL (1)

February 27, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Lincoln Way North High School

Weston, MA

February 27, 2026 - March 1, 2026
TBD Weston
Dance Competition, Derry, NH

Derry, NH (1)

February 27, 2026 - March 1, 2026
Stockbridge Theater at Pinkerton Academy

Cincinnati, OH

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026
Sharonville Convention Center
Dance Competition, Minneapolis Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN (1)

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026
Chanhassen High School

St. Louis, MO

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026
Purser Center at Logan University

Long Island, NY (2)

March 6, 2026 - March 8, 2026
Tilles Center
Chicago IL Skyline

Chicago, IL (2)

March 13, 2026 - March 15, 2026
Lincoln Way North High School

Bellingham, MA (1)

March 13, 2026 - March 15, 2026
Bellingham High School

Albany, NY

March 13, 2026 - March 15, 2026
Palace Performing Arts Center

Freehold, NJ (1)

March 13, 2026 - March 15, 2026
iPlay America

Toledo, OH

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026
Stranahan Theater
Dance Competition, Minneapolis Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN (2)

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026
TBD Minneapolis

East Haven, CT (1)

March 20, 2026 - March 22, 2026
East Haven High School

Lancaster, PA (1)

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Dance Competition, Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA (1)

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026
Lowell Memorial Auditorium

Westbrook, ME

March 27, 2026 - March 29, 2026
Westbrook Performing Arts Center

Hartford, CT

April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Rockville High School

Detroit, MI

April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026
John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center
Dance Competition, Dallas Texas

Dallas, TX

April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Watters Creek Convention Center
Dance Competition near Charlotte, NC

Fort Mill, SC

April 10, 2026 - April 12, 2026
Soundstage at The River Place
Dance Competition, Louisville Kentucky

Louisville, KY

April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Kentucky Exposition Center

Des Moines, IA

April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Horizon Events Center
Dance Competition, Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA (2)

April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026
Lowell Memorial Auditorium

East Haven, CT (2)

April 17, 2026 - April 19, 2026
East Haven High School
Regional Dance Competition, Pittsburg, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Monroeville Convention Center

Dalton, GA

April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Dalton Convention Center

Lakeland, FL

April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026
RP Funding Center

Long Island, NY (3)

April 24, 2026 - April 26, 2026
Tilles Center

Syracuse, NY

May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Crouse Hinds Theater @ The Oncenter

Bellingham, MA (2)

May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Bellingham High School

Baltimore, MD

May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
The Gordon Center

Indianapolis, IN

May 1, 2026 - May 3, 2026
Pike Performing Arts Center

Lancaster, PA (2)

May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Freehold, NJ (2)

May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026
iPlay America
Dance Competition, Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA (3)

May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Dance Competition, Derry, NH

Derry, NH (2)

May 8, 2026 - May 10, 2026
Stockbridge Theater at Pinkerton Academy

Kansas City, KS

May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
Overland Park Convention Center

King of Prussia, PA

May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

Orlando, FL

May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
TBD Orlando

Jackson, NJ

May 15, 2026 - May 17, 2026
TBD Jackson

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