i am DANCE

i am DANCE Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule

i am DANCE is a dance competition company based in Newport News, Virginia, that focuses on innovating the dance competition industry by promoting opportunities for all dancers. The company operates regionally, hosting approximately 4-5 events per season across the Northeast and Midwest, with recent tour stops in cities including Providence, Cleveland, Detroit-area locations, and Maine. Their mission centers on inclusivity and providing opportunities for dancers of all ages, levels, and styles. The company welcomes a comprehensive range of dance styles including ballet, contemporary, modern, lyrical, jazz, tap, clogging, hip-hop, musical theater, open category, and acro. In addition to competitions, i am DANCE offers convention programming with expert-led workshops and opportunities for dancers to train with industry professionals. The company emphasizes a community approach with significant scholarship opportunities, awarding $18,000-$20,000+ in scholarships per event through partnerships with sponsors. They also operate an iamBASSADOR program and maintain partnerships with dance institutions and companies that share their inclusive mission.

The i am DANCE Dance Competition tour runs 0 upcoming events across 4 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.