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Competition Schedule

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Event Includes

  • 4 Days of Master Classes
  • Over $50,000 awarded in National Finals Competition
  • Dancer of the Year Competition
  • Battle of the Stars Competition
  • Agency Auditions
  • Casting Opportunities with Theme Parks, Cruise Lines, and More
  • Special College & Professional Dance Program Seminars
  • Welcome Party
  • Elegant Closing Night Gala featuring Performances & Final Awards

National Finals Cities

Orlando, FL

June 25–30, 2026

Venue
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836
Host Hotel Rate
$249/night · cutoff 6/3/26 · 407-239-1234
Overflow Hotels
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando ($214) · Hyatt Place Orlando ($165, code G-HLWV)

Schedule Highlights

  • Jun 25 — Dancer of the Year rehearsals & competition
  • Jun 26 — National solos · Pathways in Motion
  • Jun 27–29 — Classes & group competition
  • Jun 30 — Closing Night Gala
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San Diego, CA

July 6–11, 2026

Venue
Town and Country Resort
500 Hotel Cir N, San Diego, CA 92108
Host Hotel Rate
$274/night · cutoff 6/5/26 · 800-772-8527
Overflow Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott San Diego Mission Valley ($219) · DoubleTree Hilton San Diego ($199)

Schedule Highlights

  • Jul 6 — Dancer of the Year rehearsals & competition
  • Jul 7 — National solos · PT/Teen/Sr Competition · Pathways in Motion
  • Jul 8–10 — Classes & group competition
  • Jul 11 — Closing Night Gala
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All dates and times are estimated. Final schedules are released two weeks prior to each event.

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