Dance Competitions That Accept Independent Entries

“Independent performers may compete. Independents are subject to a one-time fee per registration.”

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

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

“Can I register for Nexus without my studio? Yes, for both competition or convention.”

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

“Independent registrations are allowed for both workshop and competition, but include added fees.”

“Independent entries are allowed to compete. Please create an 'Independent' account within the registration portal.”

“Independent Entries are welcome.”

“No Minimum entry limit. Independent entries are welcome.”

“We do! Head to the DanceComp Genie registration page and register under the Independent/Solo area.”

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

“Dance Studios and Independent Competitors are listed as eligible registrants under the ELIGIBLE REGISTRANTS section.”

“Independent entries do not qualify for overalls.”

“The Rebate Program is only allowed for Studio registrations. Independent entries are not eligible.”

“Independent entries welcome! Independent entries cannot compete at the same competition their studio is attending.”

“Studio owners / directors / independents must complete the release clause on every Official Entry submitted.”

“We do accept independent entries; registration may also be completed online.”

“It is the responsibility of the award recipient (studio or independent) to ensure the award is activated and applied prior to submitting payment.”

“Dance Champs Elite ACCEPTS independent entries. Independent performers are subject to a one-time fee per registration. Dancers are allowed to compete without their full studio present.”

“Yes! Independent dancers are always welcome.”

“Open to all registered convention attendees.”

“only enter as Independent if the studio you belong to is NOT attending this competition”

“Company- For those dancers training in a company outside of studio.”

“Any performer that wishes to compete with multiple studios must submit written permission from each studio. Performers attending a particular event with a studio would not be permitted to compete as an Independent at that event. Independent entries will only be accepted if the city has space.”

“There is no limit to the number of entries a studio may enter. We do accept independent entries at this time as well.”

“'Individual' refers to artists, parents/guardians, or teachers registering with no affiliation to a group attending the event.”

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

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

“We proudly accept independent registrations for our workshop.”

“We accept entries through studios and as independents.”

“Independent entries are accepted. An additional $50 flat fee (regardless of number of routines) is required for students entering independently of their studio, for single entries from a studio, or a studio that has multiple entries with just one performer.”

“Independent solos are those individuals not associated with a studio or school that is already entered into the contest.”

“You do not need to enter under a studio name, you may compete as an independent in any category (solo, duet/trio or group dance).”

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

“ShowTime International is one of the few companies that allows independent solos to compete without their team being present.”

“Southern Elite Dance Challenge reserves the right to refuse participation to any individual or studio displaying inappropriate behavior.”

“PARTICIPANT TYPE EARLY RATE (Studios only) REGULAR RATE Independent Participant”

“Paper entry forms must be submitted for all INDEPENDENT entries.”

“We do not accept independent dancers. All dancers must be registered under a studio name and we require a minimum of TWO participating students from each studio. [Rule] This rule does not apply to soloists that have qualified for Grand Finals and are attending without their studio.”

“Jump defines independent dancers as dancers not associated with a physical dance studio and not taking consistent classes in a structured program. Independent dancers are not eligible to compete in Jump's Competition. All competition routines must be entered under a studio name. Jump does not accept entries independently of a studio. This includes solos.”

“Independent entries will be accepted only if you are not on a team with a dance studio. [Connected/Virtual] / Each studio can enter a maximum of 15 soloists, independent soloist not accepted. [Convention solos]”

“A minimum entry fee is required for live competitions; independents are not accepted. No minimums for virtual competitions, and independents are accepted. Independents are accepted (Regionals Only)”

“All entries must be submitted by a dance studio / director. Independent entries will only be accepted if approved by a studio director.”

“A minimum entry fee is required for live competitions; independents are not accepted. No minimums for virtual competitions, and independents are accepted. Independents are accepted (Regionals Only) [conventions].”

“Independent registrations are accepted on a case by case basis.”

“Independent competitors are not permitted at Royal Dance Alliance Competitions, however, are still permitted at Royal Dance Alliance’s Conventions.”

“CONVENTION: Independents may enter Convention workshop. COMPETITION: We accept solos from dance schools who are not registering groups. If your studio is not attending & you would like to perform, ask your Studio Owner to enter your solo or we can do that for you with your Dance Studio permission.”

“Competitors must represent only one studio in a single season. Independent competitors are not permitted at TRDC Competitions, however, are still permitted at TRDC Conventions.”

“A dancer not registering with their home studio and/or teacher is considered Independent. Independent dancers ARE eligible to register for Festival classes and audition for scholarships, as well as submit routines for the performance showcase and add on performance production routine. Independents must be enrolled with a studio and currently taking classes at time of Festival.”

“Independent registration is not permitted. All dancers must be affiliated with a studio. [competition] / Independent registration is allowed [summits/conventions]”

“created specifically for competitive studios and teams”

“Independent Dancers are defined as dancer/s attending without a Registered Teacher. Independent Dancers must be registered by a Studio Owner/Teacher with a valid Studio Account.”

“Independent registrations are accepted with the approval of their studio, only.”

“Independent students are welcome to perform solos as exhibition. However, exhibition solos are not eligible for any other award including but not limited to overall awards, cash prizes, special awards, MP Finalist and/or Magic Honors.”

“All entries must be submitted by the studio; independent entries are not accepted. [Rules] / After your studio registers you for the convention (or you register yourself as an independent) you are ready to go! [FAQ, convention section]”