DANCE COMPETITIONS COACHING & PREPARATION
Bay Ballet Academy’s Artistic Director, Maximo Califano, offers private coaching and preparation for for prestigious dance competitions. We can help you rehearse, run, practice, and clean your solo, number or variation to excel in these famous competitions around the nation. Please, contact us to schedule a private session today! Price per hour is $60.
This is a list of today’s most popular dance competitions and conventions:
24 Seven Dance Convention
Director: Danny Wallace
818-432-6085
info@24sevendance.com
24sevendance.com
Popular Instructors: Kayla Kalbfleisch, tWitch, Allison Holker, Brooke Pierotti, Francisco Gella, Lauren Adams
Act 1 Talent
Director: Katie Rustowicz
909-360-3455
info@act1talent.com
act1talent.com
Adrenaline Dance Inc.
Director: Jeremy Keeton
866-695-4144
info@adrenalinedance.com
adrenalinedance.com
Popular Instructors: Jason Ambrose, Chris Jacobsen, Caroline Lewis-Jones, Nick Dinicolangelo, Nick Bass, Marcea Lane
American All-Star
Director: Kristen Rapp
985-951-8600
kristen@americanallstar.com
americanallstar.com
American Ballet Competition
Director: Raymond Van Mason
801-393-5000
ibtmason@comcast.net
americanballetcompetition.com
Popular Instructors: Dinna Bjorn, Eric Viudes
American Dance Alliance
Directors: Jimmy Arguello, Natalia Gonzalez, & Arianne Limongi
305-812-1005
adadanceinfo@gmail.com
americandancealliance.com
Popular Instructors: Jimmy Arguello, Natalia Gonzalez, Estefania Delgado, Stephanie Mas, Alondra Balbuena
Artistic Dance Exchange
Director: Juan Borona
516-749-8975
info@artisticdanceexchange.com
adeontour.com
Competition
Categories: A, B, C, DT, H, I, J, L, M, MT, O, P, PH, T
Age Divisions: Gold Level (beginner–intermediate) & Platinum Level (intermediate–advanced): Mini (5–7), Junior (8–11), Teen (12–15), Senior (16–17), Adult (18+)
Group Size Divisions: solo, duo/trio, small group, large group, line, production
2019 Nationals: July 3, Virginia Beach, VA
Classes Offered
Independent Entries
Convention
Classes: AUD, B, C, COND, DT, F, H, J, L, M, MT, N, PC, T, TECH, TO
Popular Instructors: Tom Richardson, Ian Eastwood, Mollee Gray, Alex Wong, KK Harris, Hamilton Evans
Performance Opps
Scholarships Available
Class Divisions: Age
Artistic Revolution Experience
Directors: Colleen Cross & Rosanne Renda
973-493-2157
artisticrevolutionexperience@gmail.com
artisticrevolutionexperience.com
855-ASH-DANCE
info@ashproductions.com
ashdance.com
Popular Instructors: Rudy Abreu, Desmond Richardson, Gregg Russell, Tovaris Wilson, Jojo Gomez, Lisette Bustamante
Backstage Competition
Director: Cathy Vucina
732-740-0046
backstagecomp@aol.com
backstageperformingartscompetition.com
Believe Talent
Director: Matt Dillard
844-737-3737
info@believetalent.com
believetalent.com
Beyond The Stars
Directors: Ginny Faubell & Nikki Tennant
609-259-8760
info@btscomp.com
btscomp.com
Popular Instructors: Hayley Bochner, Serge Onik, Chryssie Whitehead, Alyssa Quezada, Robert Taylor Jr., Marjorie Failoni
Big Apple Tap Festival
Directors: Avi Miller & Ofer Ben
646-383-4949
thebigappletapfestival.com
Popular Instructors: Miller & Ben, Randy Skinner, Brenda Bufalino, Dianne “Lady Di” Walker, Debbi Dee, Sarah Reich
BOUNCE!
Directors: Christopher Recchia, Kimberly Recchia & Roger C. Jeffrey
732-664-8170
bouncecompetition@gmail.com
bouncecompetition.com
Popular Instructors: Thang Dao, Jen Golonka, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Kelby Brown, Anthony LoCascio, Rasta Thomas
BravO! National Dance and Talent Competition
Director: Brendan C. Buchanan
877-272-8641
info@bravocompetition.com
bravocompetition.com
Breakout Dance Competition
Director: Joel Valdiviezo
609-873-8620
info@breakoutcomp.com
breakoutcomp.com
Cadence Dance Finals
Directors: Leahanne Kvasni & Chelsea Chamberlain
905-901-2370
info@cadencedancefinals.com
cadencedancefinals.com
Celebration Talent Competition
Directors: Mitchell & Robin Dettwiller
888-610-8882
info@celebrationtalent.com
celebrationtalent.com
Celebrity Dance
Director: Drew Phillip
480-706-8888
celebrity@dancecelebrity.com
celebritydance.com
Popular Instructors: Ashley Cinq-Mars, Cat Cogliandro, Aaron Turner, Jackie Nowicki, Jose Soto, Marcus Jones
CNADM (Chicago National Association of Dance Masters)
Director: Kathy Velasco
815-397-6282
dance@cnadm.com
cnadm.com
Popular Instructors: Meg Paul, Matthew Farmer, Stacy Keller, Jeremy Plummer, Nick Pupillo, Melissa Anderson
CRU Dance Competition
Director: Kate Peters
631-764-0641
manager@crudance.com
crudance.com
The Dance Awards
Directors: Gil Stroming, Ray Leeper & Danny Wallace
818-432-1234 x115
Popular Instructors: Francisco Gella, Mandy Moore, Mia Michaels, Denise Wall, Anthony Morigerato, tWitch
The Dance Effect
Director: Sarena Roubideaux
316-794-8000
thedanceeffect@hotmail.com
thedanceeffect.org
Popular Instructors: Fiona Star Martinek, Michelle Rambo, Brooke & Paul Gebb, Sabrina Biddle, Jessica Connelly, Lauren Alston
Dance Expressions/Pure Performance
Director: Cathy Tubolino
215-356-2139
tapkat5678@aol.com
danceexpressionscompetition.com
Popular Instructors: Jon Merced, Rachael Berube, Natalie Malotke, Tislarm Bouie, Gemma Bender, Jessica Cohen
Dance Machine ANDC (America’s National Dance Championships)
Directors: Will Shover & Lori Sneed
877-647-7326
info@dancemachineonline.com
dancemachineonline.com
Popular Instructors: Melissa Pihos, Eileen Juric, Daniel Browning, April Cook, Brittney Wall
Dance Ovations
Director: Anne-Marie Petricone
603-347-1063
danceovations@gmail.com
danceovations.net
Dance Prix de New York
Directors: Jolinda Menendez & Seán Curran
317-790-0717
info@danceprixny.com
danceprixny.com
Popular Instructors: Karin Averty, Seán Curran, Cynthia Harvey, Melanie Person, Daniel Ulbricht
Dance Revolution
Director: Michelle Brogan
817-251-9898
info@dance-revolution.com
dance-revolution.com
Dance Showcase USA
Director: Glenda Boenig
817-572-6617
glenda@danceshowcaseusa.com
danceshowcaseusa.com
Dance the Magic!
Director: Debi Barr
714-890-5678
debi@dancethemagic.com
dancethemagic.com
Popular Instructors: Jennilee Barr, Julie Kay Stallcup, Hedy Perna
The Dance Worlds Championship
888-315-9437
worlds@usasf.net
usasf.net
DanceMakers Inc.
949-715-5300
brad@dancemakersinc.com
dancemakersinc.com
Popular Instructors: Dejan Tubic, Justin Giles, Kathryn McCormick, Robert Roldan, Erica Sobol, Kyle Robinson
Dancers Inc.
Director: Dan Barris
732-685-8182
info@dancers-inc.com
dancers-inc.com
Popular Instructors: Lauren Froederman, Megs Alfonso, Phil LaDuca, Ambrose Respicio, Chehon Wespi-Tschopp, Aaron Turner
DreamMaker National Talent Competition
Director: Brittney Bilgrien
937-736-2295
info@dreammakerdance.com
dreammakerdance.com
Dupree Dance
Director: Kari Anderson
888-498-2998
dupree@dupreedance.com
dupreedance.com
Popular Instructors: Trevor Parmentier, Terrill Mitchell, Meghan Way Stinson, Kobi Rozenfeld, Ellenore Scott, Thayne Jasperson
Dynamite National Talent Competition
Director: Stepp Stewart
404-977-3673
dynatalent@aol.com
thesteppstewart.com
Earthshakers—The Competition
Director: Michelle Brogan
817-251-9898
info@dance-revolution.com
earthshakerstalent.com
Elite Dance Cup
Director: Kayla Scurlock
985-851-5108
elitedancecup@att.net
elitedancecup.com
Encore DCS
Directors: Rhonda Marchant & Susan Barnes
803-785-1214
encoredcs@gmail.com
encoredcs.com
Popular Instructors: Shannon Lewis, Caroline Lewis-Jones, Brandon Girouard, Cassie Russo, Ryan Johnson, Phil Orsano
Encore Performing Arts Showcase, Inc.
Director: Caron Moore
817-926-9686
info@encoreperformingarts.com
encoreperformingarts.com
Popular Instructors: Tara Foy, Gregg Russell, Marcea Lane, Liz Imperio, Kevin & Marcel Wilson, Christina Woodard
Encore Talent Productions, Inc.
Director: Terri Shaffner
513-252-2025
encore@zoomtown.com
encoretalentproductions.com
Energy National Dance Competitions
Director: Gina Dudash
954-780-7177
office@energyndc.com
energyndc.com
Popular Instructors: Gianna Martello,
Rhonda Miller, Tracie Stanfield
Excel in Motion
Director: Anthony Fortunato
508-647-1000
info@excelinmotion.com
excelinmotion.com
Popular Instructors: Lauren Froderman, Alex Wong, Brandon Bryant, Cyrus Spencer, Aaron Turner, Ellenore Scott
Extreme Talent Showcase
Director: Leann Knotts
412-736-5600
extremetalentshowcase@gmail.com
extremetalentshowcase.com
Popular Instructors: Jacque LeWarne, Will Thomas, Alex Wong, Audrey Case, Sasha Mallory, Cedric Botelho
Fluid Dance Conventions, Inc.
Director: Sarah Verville
866-659-5554
fluid@fluiddance.com
fluiddance.com
Fury Dance Competition
Directors: Robyn Ferrell & Michelle Schamel
702-907-FURY
info@furydance.com
furydance.com
Fusion National Dance Competition
Director: Paula Dell-Beasley
912-230-9687
info@fusionndc.com
fusionndc.com
Groove
Director: Daniel DeFranco
732-579-0737
information@groovecompetition.com
groovecompetition.com
Popular Instructors: Matt Lopez, Aaron Turner, Gianna Martello, James Washington, Cassandra Surianello, Luke Hickey
guiDANCE experience
Director: Kelly Peterson
814-227-6409
info@guidanceexperience.com
guidanceexperience.com
Popular Instructors: Tiffany Prout-Leito, Alex Isenberg, Jason Marquette, Katie Gatlin, Jen Ray, Alex Edwards
Headliners Dance Championships
Director: Shari Tomasiello
973-927-8007
shari@headlinerscompetition.com
headlinerscompetition.com
Popular Instructors: Brandon Girouard, Jason Wise, Christina Belinsky, Marlon Mayers, Wadi Jones
Hollywood Dance Jamz
Director: Kim Hohman
567-825-3857
info@hollywooddancejamz.com
hollywooddancejamz.com
Popular Instructors: Barry Youngblood, Liana Blackburn, Marko Germar, Nico O’Connor, Melissa Emrico
Hollywood Vibe Dance Convention
Directors: Christopher & Anne Smith
818-567-2359
info@hollywoodvibe.com
hollywoodvibe.com
Popular Instructors: Caitlin Kinney, Kent Boyd, Liz Imperio, Kevin Maher, Brooke Lipton, David Moore
I LOVE DANCE
Director: Kim McKimmie
503-253-2020
kim@ilovedance.com
ilovedance.com
Imagine National Dance Challenge
Director: Shaun Moe
315-572-1189
shaun@imaginedancechallenge.com
imaginedancechallenge.com
Inferno Dance
Director: Laura King
855-673-2623
info@infernodance.com
infernodance.com
JUMP: The Alternative Convention
Director: Mike Minery
818-432-4395
info@jumptour.com
jumptour.com
Popular Instructors: Misha Gabriel, Mia Michaels, Mandy Moore, Teddy Forance, Nick Lazzarini, Willdabeast
KAR (Kids Artistic Revue)
Director: Noah Lands
714-826-8440
info@dancekar.com
dancekar.com
L.A. DanceMagic
Director: Jackie Sleight
818-541-1316
office@ladancemagic.com
ladancemagic.com
Competition
Categories: B, C, H, J, L, MT, O, P, T
Popular Instructors: Albert Blaise Cattafi, Christian Vincent, DJ Guthrie, Will Thomas, Julie Kay Stallcup, Eddie Moody
League of Champions National Dance Competition
Director: Dustin Fink
561-777-7587
info@locdance.com
locdance.com
Leap! National Dance Competition
Director: Drew Vamosi
800-790-LEAP (5327)
info@leapcompetition.com
leapcompetition.com
Liberate Artists Inc.
Directors: G. Brown & S. Newbury
213-700-6482
info@liberateartists.com
liberateartists.com
Popular Instructors: Amelia Burkhardt, Lauren Froderman, Comfort Fedoke, Julie Carter, Eric Lehn, Kenny Hernandez
Manhattan Dance Project
Director: Bill Hotaling
623-376-7578
info@mdpdance.com
mdpdance.com
Popular Instructors: Bill Hotaling, Amy Yakima, Ade Obayami, Kameron Bink, Josh Bergasse, Chet Walker
Mark of Excellence National Talent Competition
Directors: Randy Kalis & LaRon Higgins
469-872-6566
randy@markofexcellencetalent.com
markofexcellencetalent.com
Masquerade Dance
Director: Melissa May
985-651-0001
info@masqueradedance.com
masqueradedance.com
Monsters Dance Conventions
Director: Gene Burdette
888-566-6787
info@monstersdance.com
monstersdance.com
Popular Instructors: Parris Goebel, Kevin Maher, Luther Brown, Ysabelle Capitule, Jaquel Knight, Sean Bankhead
National Dance Showcase
Directors: Sonia Pennington & Alana Donato
908-874-0040
nds@nationaldanceshowcase.com
nationaldanceshowcase.com
NexStar National Talent Competition
Director: Kathy Helton
937-376-7777
kathy@nexstarcompetition.com
nexstarcompetition.com
Nex•Us A Dance Experience
Director: Kristen Plant
800-526-0722
registrations@nexusontour.com
nexusontour.com
Popular Instructors: Galen Hooks, Ian Eastwood, Matt Steffanina, Gil Duldulao, Cris Judd, Kevin Frey
NRG danceProject
Director: Rustin Matthew
877-909-4674
nrgdanceproject@gmail.com
nrgdanceproject.com
Popular Instructors: Hailee Payne, Rustin Matthew, Ava Bernstine, Mallauri Esquibel, Lacey Schwimmer, Emma Bradley
NUVO Dance Convention
Director: Ray Leeper
818-432-2894
go@gonuvo.com
gonuvo.com
Popular Instructors: Anthony Morigerato, Ray Leeper, Stacey Tookey, Travis Wall, Kenny Wormald, Denise Wall
NYC Dance Alliance
Directors: Joe Lanteri & Leah Brandon
866-692-5678
info@nycdance.com
nycdance.com
Popular Instructors: Chloe Arnold, Joe Lanteri, Suzi Taylor, Joey Dowling, Andy Pellick, Scott Jovovich
NYLA DANCE: New York Los Angeles Dance Conventions & Competitions
Director: Skip Costa
212-222-2772
dance@nyladance.com
nyladance.com
One Rhythm Dance Convention/Competition
Director: Hutton Peck
480-295-5574
1rdc.dance@gmail.com
onerhythmdance.com
Popular Instructors: Rae Rae & Leah, Ricky Maalouf, Kira Dimartino, Mike Wittmers, Grace Gallagher, Jose Soto
Onstage New York
Directors: Joe Lanteri & Leah Brandon
877-692-5678
info@onstagenewyork.com
onstagenewyork.com
Peak Invitational Dance Competition
Director: Barb Quinn
604-469-6434
info@peakinvitational.ca
peakinvitational.ca
Prix de Lausanne
Director: Kathryn Bradney
+41-21-648-0525
info@prixdelausanne.org
prixdelausanne.org
RADIX Dance Convention
Director: Eddie Strachan
818-392-3478
info@radixdance.com
radixdance.com
Popular Instructors: Chaz Buzan, Tabitha & Napoleon D’umo, Brian Friedman, Tyce Diorio, Tessandra Chavez, Talia Favia
Rainbow Dance Competition
714-995-5883
info@rainbowdance.com
rainbowdance.com
Revive Dance Convention
Director: Jeremy Keeton
866-695-4144
info@revivedanceconvention.com
revivedanceconvention.com
Popular Instructors: Casey Quinn, Jenn Freeman, Erica Marr, Matt Aylward, Merissa Gassel, Maddi Burg
Revolution Talent Competition
Director: Kacy Combs
833-782-5678
info@revolutiontalent.com
revolutiontalent.com
Independent Entries
Rising Star Talent Productions
Director: Chrissy Danflous
614-855-7720
sharon@risingstartalent.com
risingstartalent.com
Shake the Ground
Director: Lissette Lucas
305-582-7877
info@shaketheground.com
shaketheground.com
Popular Instructors: Alex Wong, Rory Freeman, Duncan Cooper, Carlos Garland, Aaron Tolson, Brooke Wendle
Shake: The Groundbreaking Convention
Director: Lissette Lucas
305-582-7877
info@shaketheground.com
shaketheground.com
Showstopper, America’s Greatest Dance Competition
Director: Debbie Roberts
843-357-7469
information@goshowstopper.com
goshowstopper.com
Sophisticated Productions
Director: Melissa R. Tessier
413-569-4030
info@sophisticatedproductions.com
sophisticatedproductions.com
Competition
Spirit of Dance Awards and the SDA Class Experience
Directors: Kim Ahern & Wanda Cunningham
781-924-1314
director@spiritofdanceawards.com
spiritofdanceawards.com
Popular Instructors: Ashle Dawson, Buddy Casimano, Eddie Bennett, Nuala DeGeorge, Ellenore Scott, Keenan Cooks
Spotlight Dance Cup
Director: Michelle Kresge
208-939-8015
changes@spotlightevents.com
spotlightevents.com
Stage One Productions
Director: Greg Massay
405-573-7733
director@stageonedance.com
stageonedance.com
Popular Instructors: Skye Massay-Cook, Caroline Lewis-Jones, Jeff Amsden, Randi Kemper, Hefa Tuita, Danny Lawn
Star Talent Productions
Director: Jennifer Armstrong Daniels
336-905-8821
info@startalentproductions.com
startalentproductions.com
Starbound National Talent Competition
Director: Sandra Coyte
609-693-0563
info@starbound.net
starbound.net
Starpower Talent Competition
Director: Noelle Pate Packett
301-752-4538
daniella@starpowertalent.com
starpowertalent.com
StarQuest Performing Arts Competition
Director: Steve Wappel
919-363-2900
concierge@starquestdance.com
starquestdance.com
Step Up 2 Dance
Director: Carol Wallace
781-231-0211
carol@stepup2dance.com
stepup2dance.com
Summerdanse Competition
Director: Beverly Crowe
716-430-5051
bevsdance4484@hotmail.com
summerdanse.com
Talent On Parade
Directors: Kim & Eric McCluer
316-522-4836
office@talentonparade.com
talentonparade.com
Popular Instructors: Val Manchin, Helene Phillips, Don Mirault, Joey Doucette, Robin Dawn Ryan, Kari Herman
That’s Entertainment Performing Arts Competitions
Director: RoseMary Pontuck
877-572-9415
info@thatsentertainmentpa.com
thatsentertainmentpa.com
Throw Down Dance Challenge
Director: Adrienne Kellett
732-861-6482
sales@throwdowndance.com
throwdowndancechallenge.com
Popular Instructors: Maureen Dicker, Jason Warley, Jon Mercad, Chris Bloom, Karin Rendelman, Michael Susten
Ticket To Broadway
Directors: Joel Kamensky & Lori Brown
855-284-2538
info@tickettobroadway.com
tickettobroadway.com
Transcend Tour
Directors: Carlye Flieder & Elina Gordienko
301-718-3435
info@transcendtour.com
transcendtour.com
Popular Instructors: Alan Salazar, Hamilton Evans, Nick Lanzisera, Sabrina Phillip, Eden Shabtai, KC Monnie
Turn It Up Dance Challenge
Director: Melissa Burns
617-283-8811
info@turnitupdance.com
turnitupdance.com
Popular Instructors: Fikshun, Megz Alfonso, Alex Wong, Thayne Jasperson, Comfort Fedoke, Jessica Richens
Universal Ballet Competition
Director: Lissette Lucas
305-582-7877
universalballetcompetition.com
Velocity Dance Convention
Directors: Cory Jones & Eve Mason
818-416-1161
info@velocitydanceconvention.com
velocitydanceconvention.com
Popular Instructors: Mark Goodman, Kyle Hanagami, Shannon Mather, Mark Kanemura, Ade Obayomi, Dee Caspary
West Coast Dance Explosion
Directors: John Crutchman & Alan Sherfield
702-368-6228
robinwcde@me.com
westcoastdanceexplosion.com
Popular Instructors: Tre Holloway, Scott Myrick, John Crutchman, Will Johnston, Kim Wolfe, Elizabeth Parkinson
Wild Dance Intensive
Directors: Casey Azuogu & Lindsey Pleasants
937-376-7777
info@wildaboutdance.com
wildaboutdance.com
World Championships of Performing Arts
Director: USA Selection Committee
323-828-1238
info@wcopa.com
wcopa.com
World Dance Pageant
Directors: Chrystan Sheatzley & Jill Wolins
240-412-1804
chrystan@worlddancepageant.com
worlddancepageant.com
Xtreme Dance Xperience
Director: Sheryl Knight
317-891-8260
info@xdx.dance