Empire National Dance Competition

Empire National Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule

Empire National Dance Competition is a family-owned and operated regional dance competition company that has been serving the Southeast since 2022. The company hosts approximately 11 regional events per season across multiple states, with locations including Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, and Virginia. Empire focuses on creating fun, professional, and family-friendly competition experiences for dancers of all levels, from first-time competitors to seasoned performers. The company offers competitions across five competitive levels, including Extraordinary Stars (for special needs dancers), Recreational, Competition, Competition Elite, and Pro/Am divisions. Empire's judging panel consists of three experienced industry professionals and choreographers. Their awards system includes Overall Awards with placements determined by the company (ranging from Top 20 down to 1st place), individual Groundbreaker trophies awarded by each judge, and a Regional Title program featuring trophies, tiaras, and scholarships. The company also recognizes student creativity through a Student Choreography Award for routines choreographed by the competing dancers themselves, emphasizing their commitment to nurturing young artistic talent throughout their regional circuit.

The Empire National Dance Competition tour runs 0 upcoming events across 5 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.