Gems Dance Competition

Gems Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule

Gems Dance Competition operates as a Midwest regional dance competition founded by studio owners with the mission "for studios, by studios - designed to bring joy back to comp season." The company hosts approximately seven events per season across multiple states including Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Illinois. Gems focuses exclusively on competition rather than offering conventions or master classes, creating a specialized experience designed to deliver what they call "The Be Awesome Experience" for students, parents, and studios alike. The competition utilizes a 300-point scoring system with award levels including Silver, Gold, High Gold, and Platinum. Each event features a three-judge panel vetted by Impact Dance Adjudicators, with competitions organized across five age divisions: Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen, and Senior. Overall awards are presented for Solo, Duo, Trio, and Group categories within each age and level division. A notable inclusive feature is their Sparkling Diamonds division for special needs dancers. Gems distinguishes itself through comprehensive dancer benefits and studio-focused amenities. Every participating dancer receives limited edition merchandise, HD video recordings with individual judge critiques overlaid, and complimentary glossy programs. The company emphasizes practical considerations for busy studio owners by providing preliminary schedules four weeks in advance, final schedules two weeks prior to events, and maintaining reasonable start and end times throughout competition days.

The Gems Dance Competition tour runs 5 upcoming events across 8 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.