American Dance Awards

American Dance Awards Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule

American Dance Awards is a well-established dance competition company founded in 1979, operating for over 40 years in the dance competition industry. Based in Boca Raton, Florida, the company has expanded internationally, hosting events across the United States, Canada, and South Africa. ADA runs approximately 7 regional events per season and culminates with a National Championship held annually in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. The company also offers conventions and master classes through their "ADA in Class" program, providing educational opportunities alongside their competition events. American Dance Awards utilizes a comprehensive 7-tier scoring system ranging from Bronze (195-240 points) to Supreme (291-300 points), with competitions judged by panels of three industry professionals. The company offers age divisions from Mini through Adult levels and awards scholarships ranging from $75 for Mini dancers to $2,000 for Senior competitors. ADA prides itself on fair scoring through a database-driven tabulation system and provides HD video critiques to participants. The company is a proud partner with the United States Dance Competition Federation and maintains membership with the International Dance Organization (IDO), allowing qualifying dancers to represent Team USA. With nearly five decades of operation, American Dance Awards has established itself as one of the oldest and most respected dance competition companies in the United States.

The American Dance Awards Dance Competition tour runs 1 upcoming event across 7 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.