Nexstar National Talent Competition

Nexstar National Talent Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule

Nexstar National Talent Competition operates as a national dance competition company, founded in 2001 and headquartered in Xenia, Ohio. The company is part of the Star Dance Alliance network and hosts competitions across the United States with venues in multiple cities nationwide. Nexstar offers three competitive levels: Showcase (Level 1, maximum 6 performers), Competitive (Level 2, maximum 12 performers), and Elite (Level 3). The company utilizes a 100-point scoring system per judge and awards overall titles by level, genre, and age division, with age categories including Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, and 20 & Over. The company operates multiple nationals events held at resort destinations across five locations: Round Rock, Texas; Sandusky, Ohio; Gatlinburg, Tennessee; Orlando, Florida; and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Nexstar positions itself as providing a family-friendly environment that emphasizes positivity and support for dancers of all skill levels. The company states its commitment to providing high-quality judges to critique and educate performers, though specific details about judge credentials are not specified in available information. As part of the Star Dance Alliance, Nexstar follows shared rulebooks and formatting standards, offering various performance categories from solos to large groups with time limits ranging from 2:45 to 8:00 minutes depending on the routine type.

The Nexstar National Talent Competition tour runs 1 upcoming event across 32 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.