Illinois Dance Competitions That Accept Independent Entries

“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.”

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

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

“Yes! Independent dancers are always welcome.”

“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].”

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

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

“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.”

“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 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]”

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

“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 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.”