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2024 Dance Competitions

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Turn It Up Dance Challenge

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!

Alex Wong on stage teaching students at a Turn It Up Dance Convention

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. 

2024 Regional Dance Competitions
Dates & Locations

Toledo, OH

February 9, 2024 - February 11, 2024
Marathon Center for the Performing Arts

Omaha, NE

February 16, 2024 - February 18, 2024
Bellevue East High School

Atlanta, GA

February 16, 2024 - February 18, 2024
The Venue at Friendship Springs

Durham, NC

February 16, 2024 - February 18, 2024
Durham Convention Center

East Rutherford, NJ

February 23, 2024 - February 25, 2024
Henry P. Becton Regional High School
Dance Competition, Dayton, OH

Dayton, OH

February 23, 2024 - February 25, 2024
Northmont Community Auditorium at Northmont High School

St. Louis, MO

March 1, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Clayton High School

Madison, WI

March 1, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Madison Marriott West
Dance Competition, Louisville Kentucky

Louisville, KY

March 1, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Louisville Memorial Auditorium
Dance Competition, Derry, NH

Derry, NH (1)

March 1, 2024 - March 3, 2024
Stockbridge Theater at Pinkerton Academy
Detroit MI Skyline

Detroit, MI

March 8, 2024 - March 10, 2024
John R. Armstrong Performing Arts Center
Dance Competition, Long Island NY

Long Island, NY (1)

March 8, 2024 - March 10, 2024
Tilles Center

Bellingham, MA (1)

March 8, 2024 - March 10, 2024
Bellingham High School
Dance Competition, Minneapolis Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN (1)

March 8, 2024 - March 10, 2024
Shakopee High School

Oklahoma City, OK

March 15, 2024 - March 17, 2024
Oklahoma City Convention Center
Dance Competition, Albany, NY

Albany, NY

March 15, 2024 - March 17, 2024
Empire State Plaza Convention Center
Dance Competition, Providence, RI

Woonsocket, RI

March 15, 2024 - March 17, 2024
Woonsocket High School
National Dance Competition, Long Branch, NJ

Long Branch, NJ

March 15, 2024 - March 17, 2024
Ocean Place Resort & Spa
Dance Competition, Minneapolis Minnesota

Minneapolis, MN (2)

March 22, 2024 - March 24, 2024
Chanhassen High School
Dance Competition, Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA (1)

March 22, 2024 - March 24, 2024
Lowell Memorial Auditorium

East Haven, CT

March 22, 2024 - March 24, 2024
East Haven High School

Des Moines, IA

March 22, 2024 - March 24, 2024
Horizon Events Center
Dance Competition near Charlotte, NC

Fort Mill, SC

April 5, 2024 - April 7, 2024
Soundstage at The River Place
Dance Competition, Lowell, MA

Lowell, MA (2)

April 5, 2024 - April 7, 2024
Lowell Memorial Auditorium
Portland, ME Skyline

Westbrook, ME

April 5, 2024 - April 7, 2024
Westbrook Performing Arts Center
Regional Dance Competition, Lancaster PA

Lancaster, PA (1)

April 5, 2024 - April 7, 2024
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Dance Competition, Woodbridge VA

Woodbridge, VA

April 12, 2024 - April 14, 2024
Freedom High School

Hartford, CT

April 12, 2024 - April 14, 2024
Rockville High School

Texarkana, TX

April 12, 2024 - April 14, 2024
Texarkana Convention Center
Chicago IL Skyline

Chicago, IL

April 19, 2024 - April 21, 2024
Midwest Conference Center
Dance Competition, Long Island NY

Long Island, NY (2)

April 19, 2024 - April 21, 2024
Tilles Center
Dance Competition, Tampa Florida

Tampa, FL

April 19, 2024 - April 21, 2024
Jefferson High School
Regional Dance Competition, Pittsburg, PA

Pittsburgh, PA

April 26, 2024 - April 28, 2024
Monroeville Convention Center
Dance Competition, Dallas Texas

Dallas, TX

April 26, 2024 - April 28, 2024
Marriott Dallas Allen Hotel & Watters Creek Convention Center

Indianapolis, IN

April 26, 2024 - April 28, 2024
Pike Performing Arts Center
Dance Competition, Derry, NH

Derry, NH (2)

May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Stockbridge Theater at Pinkerton Academy

Fitchburg, MA

May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School

Baltimore, MD

May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024
The Gordon Center
Dance Convention, Buffalo NY

Syracuse, NY

May 3, 2024 - May 5, 2024
Crouse Hinds Theater @ The Oncenter
Regional Dance Competition, Lancaster PA

Lancaster, PA (2)

May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square

Chattanooga, TN

May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Chattanooga Convention Center

Bellingham, MA (2)

May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024
Bellingham High School

Freehold, NJ (1)

May 10, 2024 - May 12, 2024
iPlay America

Freehold, NJ (2)

May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
iPlay America

King of Prussia, PA

May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
The Greater Philadelphia Expo Center

Kansas City, KS

May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Overland Park Convention Center

Orlando, FL

May 17, 2024 - May 19, 2024
Ocoee High School

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FAQs

(Frequently Asked Questions)

Select your competition city on our Tour Dates page and the address of the venue will be listed.

Approximately 10 days before your competition, your studio director will receive a final email including the performance schedule. Souvenir programs with performance schedules will also be available for purchase at the competition.

Yes! All competitions are open to the participating dance studios and their families.

No. For the safety of the dancers, there is absolutely no videotaping or photography allowed at the competition.

We do have a professional photographer and videographer at all of our events and offer FREE photos and videos, which will be available to download approximately 3 weeks after the event.

You can also visit our event results page and many of our social media sites for additional photos and videos.

No, we do not accept independent entries for the competition. You must be with a studio to compete at Turn It Up. We do, however accept independent registration for our conventions.

Ages will be recorded as of January 1st which is the start of the season. Age categories for all entries will be determined by taking the average age of all participants in that entry dropping the decimal point.

  • Tiny 5 years & under
  • Mini 6-8 years
  • Junior 9-11 years
  • Teen 12-14 years
  • Senior Teen 15-18 years
  • Adult 19-30 years
  • Adult+ 30+ years

Please visit our Rules and Regulations page

No, both competitions and conventions are optional. We do not require studios to attend both. Conventions are held in the fall from October to December and Competitions are held in the spring from February - July. 

We do not have a limit as to how many solos a particular dancer can compete, however, soloists may only place once in the top 10 in their perspective age category.

Yes, in all ballroom settings, we build our own stage that is lined with Marley Flooring. Stage dimensions and wing space vary per location.

Studio directors, please call 617-283-8811 or email info@turnitupdance.com for our competition fees.

Please ask your studio director to find out when he or she wants you to arrive at the competition. Because we tend to run early, we ask that all dancers be ready to dance at least 1 hour prior to their scheduled time.

Anyone in the audience hoping to watch a particular dancer should be there one hour ahead of time as well.

Dancers need to check in with our backstage director at least 5 routines prior to their scheduled routine.

You can view and purchase photos and videos by visiting https://turnitupdance.com/photos-video/