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Nexstar National Talent Competition - Myrtle Beach, SC

When
Jul 17 - 21, 2026
Where
Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Myrtle Beach, SC
Accepts Independents

Independents cannot compete at the same event if their studio is also registered to compete at the same event.

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Myrtle Beach Convention Center
Myrtle Beach, SC

About Nexstar National Talent Competition

Nexstar National Talent Competition operates as a national dance competition company, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Xenia, Ohio. The company is part of the Star Dance Alliance network and hosts competitions across the United States with venues in multiple cities nationwide. Nexstar offers three competitive levels: Showcase (Level 1, maximum 6 performers), Competitive (Level 2, maximum 12 performers), and Elite (Level 3). The company utilizes a 100-point scoring system per judge and awards overall titles by level, genre, and age division, with age categories including Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, and 20 & Over. The company operates multiple nationals events held at resort destinations across five locations: Round Rock, Texas; Sandusky, Ohio; Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Nexstar positions itself as providing a family-friendly environment that emphasizes positivity and support for dancers of all skill levels. The company states its commitment to providing high-quality judges to critique and educate performers, though specific details about judge credentials are not specified in available information. As part of the Star Dance Alliance, Nexstar follows shared rulebooks and formatting standards, offering various performance categories from solos to large groups with time limits ranging from 2:45 to 8:00 minutes depending on the routine type.

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Awards, Judging & Scoring

Scoring System

100pts/judge. Overalls by level/genre/age. Levels: Showcase (L1, max 6), Competitive (L2, max 12), Elite (L3).

Tour-wide standard
Judging Criteria

100pts/judge

Categories & Divisions

Styles
AcrobaticBalletBallroomBatonCharacterCheerleadingCloggingContemporaryDrill TeamFolkloricHip-HopJazzLip SyncLyricalModernMusical TheatreOpen/SpecialtyPointePom PonSong & DanceTapVocal
Entry Types
SoloDuet TrioSmall GroupLarge GroupLineGrand Line
Age Divisions(tour standard)
Petite (4-8)Junior (9-11)Teen (12-14)Senior (15-19)20 & Over (20+)

Pricing

SDA tiered: Tier 1 (60+ days), Tier 2 (30-59), Tier 3 (29 or fewer). $10 deposit/routine. Change fees $10-$50.Tour-wide typical pricing

Logistics

Livestream available

Tour Info

Nationals
Round Rock TX; Sandusky OH; Gatlinburg TN; Orlando FL; Myrtle Beach SC (June)
AllianceStar Dance Alliance

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