Candance Competition

Candance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule

Candance Competition is a Canadian dance competition company that has been serving dancers across North America for nearly four decades since its founding in 1986. Operating under the tagline "Where Stars Are Born," Candance runs approximately 15 regional events per season throughout Canada and the United States, culminating in National Finals held in Ottawa, Ontario. The company offers both competition and convention elements, featuring master classes alongside their competitive events and maintaining partnerships with prestigious institutions like the Joffrey Ballet School. The competition utilizes a comprehensive scoring system with Diamond level recognition (95+) serving as the highest achievement, followed by High-Platinum, Platinum, and Gold tiers. Candance presents numerous specialty awards including their signature Diamond Dance Off, the coveted Candance Cup, Title Soloist qualifiers, Director's Pick awards, and the popular People's Choice Awards. The company focuses on creating a family-friendly, professional environment with an emphasis on innovative technology, being the first Canadian dance competition to offer free live streaming of events. Their judging panel consists of industry professionals with extensive backgrounds as choreographers, teachers, and working dance professionals, providing valuable feedback and connections for participating dancers seeking to advance their careers in the dance industry.

The Candance Competition tour runs 17 upcoming events across 17 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.