Starpower Talent
Accepts Independents“Independents cannot compete at the same event if their studio is also registered to compete at the same event.”
Arizona
Arizona Dance Competitions That Accept Independent Entries
14 independent-friendly competitions with upcoming events in Arizona. Solo, duo, and unaffiliated dancers welcome — with verbatim policy quotes you can verify yourself.
Policies change. Always confirm with the competition directly before registering. Source URLs last verified: April 2026.
Competitions in Arizona that accept independent entries
7 companiesFly Dance Competition
Accepts Independents“Independent performers may compete. Independents are subject to a one-time fee per registration.”
Inferno Dance Competition
Accepts Independents“We do! Head to the DanceComp Genie registration page and register under the Independent/Solo area.”
24 Seven Dance Convention
Accepts Independents“Independents cannot compete at the same event if their studio is also registered to compete at the same event.”
Nexus Dance Conventions & Competitions
Accepts Independents“Can I register for Nexus without my studio? Yes, for both competition or convention.”
Fluid Dance Conventions and Competitions
Accepts Independents“Independent entries are allowed to compete. Please create an 'Independent' account within the registration portal.”
Reinforce Dance Experience
Accepts Independents“Independent registrations are allowed for both workshop and competition, but include added fees.”
View source ↗Verified 2026-05-18
Conditional acceptance
7 companiesStarbound National Talent Competition
Conditional“Paper entry forms must be submitted for all INDEPENDENT entries.”
Showstopper
Conditional“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]”
Jump Dance Convention
Conditional“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.”
Celebrity Dance Competitions
Conditional“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]”
Hollywood Vibe
Conditional“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.”
L.A. Dance Magic
Conditional“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.”
STEP UP 2 DANCE
Conditional“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.”
Other states with independent-friendly competitions
Florida (23)Illinois (21)Ohio (20)Texas (18)Pennsylvania (18)New Jersey (17)California (16)North Carolina (16)New York (16)Indiana (13)Michigan (13)Colorado (13)
Browse the full national listFrequently asked questions
What counts as an independent dance competition entry?
An independent entry is a solo, duo, or small-group routine registered by a dancer (or dancer's family) without a studio submitting the registration. Requirements vary by competition — some welcome independents outright, some require a studio owner to approve the registration, and some require full studio affiliation with multiple routines.
Can I compete in a dance competition without a studio?
It depends on the competition. Some dance competitions like Nexus Dance Conventions, Fluid Dance Conventions, and Full Out Dance Production explicitly welcome independent registrations. Others require studio submission. DanceFinder has classified every major North American competition — see the YES and SOMETIMES lists on this page.
What if my studio doesn't attend a competition I want to enter?
Some competitions (including the Star Dance Alliance family — Starpower, Nexstar, Revolution, and others) let you enter as an independent when your studio is NOT registered at that event. If your studio IS competing, you generally must compete under your studio's banner. Always check the specific competition's current rules.
Do independent dancers pay different fees than studio-affiliated dancers?
Some competitions charge the same fees for independents; others add a small independent-entry premium. A few reserve certain awards, scholarships, or overall titles for studio-affiliated dancers only. Check the specific competition's rules for fee structure and award eligibility.
How recent is this independent-entries data?
All classifications were verified in April 2026 with verbatim quotes from each competition's own rules or FAQ page. Source URLs are recorded so you can re-check before registering. DanceFinder re-verifies policies periodically, but always confirm directly with the competition before entering.
Are duets, trios, and small groups eligible as independent entries?
Most competitions that accept independents allow solos, duos, and trios. Small groups and larger formats often require studio registration. The verbatim quote in each provider card explains the specific eligibility at each competition.
Why are some competitions marked 'Contact Directly' (unclear)?
About 136 competitions do not publish their independent-entry policy on a publicly accessible web page — their rules are behind studio-owner login portals or in registration-only PDFs. We excluded these from the featured list and recommend emailing the competition organizers directly.
Always verify before registering. Competition rules change between seasons. DanceFinder records the verbatim quote and source URL we verified on the date shown — always confirm directly with the competition before registering or paying any fees.