HEADLINERS
HEADLINERS Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule
Incorporated in 1989, Headliners is an educationally based, goal-oriented competition. A true competition experience, we aspire to provide a fun, encouraging event for studios and dancers of all sizes, levels and abilities while staying true to our mission of proper training, education, family and commitment. Headliners was the first competition to provide free photo and video to the studios and dancers that attend our events. Headliners was the first competition to offer levels based on skills. Our primary goal is how to better serve you.
The HEADLINERS Dance Competition tour runs 38 upcoming events across 40 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.
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- Founded
- 1989
- Headquarters
- Point Pleasant, NJ
- Judges
- 3
- Awards system
Adjudicated (Elite Gold through Silver) with Overall Awards presented by level (Novice, Intermediate, Competitive) and age group. Competitive/Intermediate soloists placed up to 10th (20+ dancers), others up to 5th. Regional Titles (Petite/Junior/Teen/Senior Headliner). High-scoring group routines earn a Platinum Ticket to the Platinum Circle Dance-Off at Nationals, where large cash prizes are awarded.
- Nationals
- Atlantic City, NJ
Judging criteria:
Two scoring components: Technique and Presentation. Three judges each award up to 200 points (100 Technique, 100 Presentation) for a maximum of 600. Adjudicated award tiers: Elite Gold, High Gold, Gold, High Silver, Silver.