America On Stage
America On Stage Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule
America On Stage operates as a regional dance and singing competition company, hosting approximately six events per season with a nationals competition held at Lagoon in Utah. The company markets itself as hosting the "World's LARGEST dance, singing, and clogging competition" and offers competitions across multiple performance disciplines. AOS features a distinctive scoring system where three judges evaluate each performance on Technical Merit and Artistic Presentation, with each judge awarding scores between 4.5 and 5.0 in each category. The company maintains separate competition tracks for different skill levels, particularly notable in clogging which offers six divisions from Novice through Professional level. The competition structure includes Junior (14 and under) and Senior (15 and over) age divisions, with skill levels ranging from Novice through Advanced for dance, and extending to Championship and Professional levels for clogging. America On Stage's awards system provides individual recognition for every dancer, with placement awards determined by total scores: High Gold ranking for scores of 29.5 and above (representing 98th percentile), first place for scores above 29.1, and tiered placement awards below that threshold. Studios receive large trophies, and the company offers additional recognition through programs like Directors of the Year awards and All-Around Solo competitions, emphasizing both individual achievement and studio success.
The America On Stage Dance Competition tour runs 0 upcoming events across 3 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.
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- Judges
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- Awards system
Scoring by 3 judges, each scoring 4.5-5.0 in Technical Merit and Artistic Presentation. 1st Place: >29.1, 2nd: 28.7-29.09, 3rd: 27.0-28.69. HIGH GOLD ranking for 98%+ (29.5+). Multiple/Double/Single award tiers based on level. Dance: Novice/Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced. Clog: Novice/Beginning/Intermediate/Advanced/Championship/Professional. Every dancer gets individual award. Studios get large trophies.
- Nationals
- Lagoon (referenced in navigation)
Judging criteria:
Technical Merit + Artistic Presentation (4.5-5.0 each per judge)
Upcoming events (0)
No upcoming events scheduled.
