Join us for our 20th Anniversary Season!
2026 Dance Competitions
Opportunities for Studios of All Sizes and Levels!
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 HD photos and videos - no media fees!
- 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
- 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 Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, & Virginia. 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?
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!
Join us in the fall season 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, fusion, improvisation, hip hop, tap, and musical theater! 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, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania.
2026 Regional Dance Competitions
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