High Demand Dance Competition
High Demand Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule
High Demand Dance Competition operates as a regional dance competition company serving the Northeast corridor with approximately 10 events per season across multiple states including New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Virginia. Based in Rhode Island, HD Dance offers competition opportunities across 15 style categories with three competitive levels: Novice, Apprentice, and Advanced. The company serves dancers from Mini through Adult age divisions and uses a three-judge panel with a 100-point scale system per judge. HD Dance employs a four-tier scoring system awarding Diamond (300-295), Platinum (294.9-282.9), High Gold (282.8-270.8), and Gold (270.7-258.7) rankings. The company offers an extensive awards program including overall awards for the top half of entries per division, studio plaques, HD credits ranging from $50-175 based on level and category size, and eight special awards including the Ultimate Award for highest-scoring groups and the High Demand Award for top studios. Additional recognition includes a Performer of the Year title program for Advanced level solos, the Honoring Sandrino's Sacrifice Scholarship providing a BDC NYC class card, and the ADCC Studio of Excellence designation for qualifying studios.
The High Demand 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.
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Diamond 300-295, Platinum 294.9-282.9, High Gold 282.8-270.8, Gold 270.7-258.7. Overall awards: top half of entries per division (max 20). Studio plaques + HD credits. Credits: Novice $50-100, Apprentice $75-125, Advanced $100-150, Production $175 (by category size). Special awards: Photogenic ($30 entry, 12&Under/13&Over), Choreography Award (all except solos), Solo Spirit Award, Team Spirit Award, Spotlight Award, Ultimate Award (highest-scoring group per division, platinum+ only), High Demand Award (top studio 5+ entries, top 5 Apprentice+Advanced scores), HD Dance-Off (encore), ADCC Studio of Excellence.
Judging criteria:
3 judges, 100-point scale each, 300 total. Diamond 300-295, Platinum 294.9-282.9, High Gold 282.8-270.8, Gold 270.7-258.7.
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