Elite Performance Challenge

Elite Performance Challenge Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule

Elite Performance Challenge operates as a regional dance competition company based in Wayland, Massachusetts, serving the East Coast with approximately 14 events per season. The company offers both dance competitions and one-day conventions, positioning itself as committed to providing a positive, fun, and educational experience for dancers. EPC holds a national championship event at Foxwoods Resort Casino, where select dancers from regional competitions can compete for national titles through their specialty awards tournament bracket system. The competition features a comprehensive scoring system with judges evaluating performances across three main categories: Stage Presence (27-30 points), Routine elements including rhythm, creativity, and costume (29-32 points), and Technique covering body lines, extension, and control (32-38 points), for a total possible score of approximately 100 points. EPC offers age divisions from Mini through Adult and includes unique categories such as "Super Group" for 4-19 dancers and a Theater Performance Category for monologues. The company awards six specialty categories including Elite Technician, Elite Costume, Elite Entertainment, Elite Partnering, Elite Concept, and Elite Choreography, with winners advancing to compete in a tournament bracket format at nationals for the opportunity to become national champions in their respective specialty areas.

The Elite Performance Challenge Dance Competition tour runs 0 upcoming events across 14 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.