Beyond The Stars Dance Competition
Beyond The Stars Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule
Beyond The Stars is a company built on strong moral values and a love for dance. Now in our 21st year, we promise that our focus will never change; the dancers will always come first! We’ll keep working to provide a positive competition experience for dancers and their families. We are constantly striving to improve by reevaluating everything from our rules to our trophies each and every year.
The Beyond The Stars Dance Competition tour runs 78 upcoming events across 75 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.
Visit official siteAbout this tour
- Founded
- 2005
- Headquarters
- Lawrence Township, NJ
- Judges
- 3
- Awards system
Adjudicated scoring tiers vary by Performance Level. Spirit & Novice: Diamond 285-300, Platinum 273-284.9, High Gold 261-272.9, Gold 249-260.9. Intermediate: Diamond 288-300, Platinum 276-287.9, High Gold 264-275.9, Gold 252-263.9. Advanced: Diamond 291-300, Platinum 279-290.9, High Gold 267-278.9, Gold 255-266.9. Overalls: Top 3 / Top 5 / Top 10 per age, size, and division. Cash prizes (OneBeat Dance Dollars): Solos/Duo-Trios $75-$125, Small Groups $100-$150, Large Groups/Lines $100-$150, Production $200 (varies by level). Special: Convention Scholarship (50% off OneBeat Convention), DanceForward Scholarship (Advanced Teen/Senior), Title Awards (BTS Regional Champion), Photogenic Award, Industry Dance Award Nominees, OneBeat Apex Studio Award, Shooting/Rising/Stellar Star Awards (top group per level).
- Nationals
- Cincinnati OH, Cape May NJ, Pocono Manor PA
Judging criteria:
3 judges, 100-point scale each (300 total per routine). Each judge considers technique, difficulty, execution, choreography, showmanship, and overall effect. Verbal critique given for every entry. Red Card = 2-point deduction (unanimous rule violation) or warning if non-unanimous. Content Awareness notes (no point deduction) for offensive/insensitive content.