Imagine National Dance Challenge

Imagine National Dance Challenge Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule

Imagine National Dance Challenge operates as a national dance competition company based in Edgewater, Maryland, visiting over 50 cities annually as part of the Star Dance Alliance network. The company offers dance competitions across multiple age divisions including Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, and 20 & Over, with dancers competing in various categories from solos and duets to large groups and line dances. Their scoring system follows the standard 100-point judging format, with special title competitions evaluated on five criteria: Technique (30 points), Entertainment (25 points), Stage Presence (20 points), Choreography (15 points), and Impact (10 points). A distinctive feature of Imagine National Dance Challenge is their "No Labels" improvisation competition, available in all cities for soloists ages 12-14 and 15-19. Top performers from regular solo competition advance to improvisation finals where they select from five songs and perform 45-second improvisational pieces, judged on originality and movement quality to earn "No Labels Ambassador" titles. The company partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, incorporating charitable giving into their competition experience. Dancers can advance to nationals through the SDA/World Dance Championship system, and the company emphasizes creating a positive, safe environment focused on student success and celebrating both dancers and teachers during their award ceremonies.

The Imagine National Dance Challenge Dance Competition tour runs 0 upcoming events across 40 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.