ShowTime International
ShowTime International Dance Competition · 2026-27 Season Schedule
ShowTime International is a Texas-based dance and drill team competition company founded in 1973 by Beverly Skipper that hosts regional contests, championships, dance camps, and a Grand Nationals event for public/parochial school drill teams, studio allstar teams, officers, and soloists.
The ShowTime International Dance Competition tour runs 13 upcoming events across 11 cities this season. Browse the full schedule below — every regional stop, date, venue, and (where confirmed) nationals.
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- Founded
- 1973
- Headquarters
- Lago Vista, TX
- Judges
- 3
- Awards system
Routines receive I/II/III ratings. Teams/officers earn Sweepstakes (85+ from at least two judges on three routines) and Judges Award (90+ from all judges on three routines). A Champion is named per classification with a 92+ score. Tiered awards: Gold/Double Gold/Triple Gold/Platinum/Diamond, Best in Category, Supreme, Champions Circle, Grand Champions (min 828), Varsity Best of the Best, At Large Top Rank, plus Applause awards (technique, showmanship, choreography, etc.). Separate Classic and Elite division awards.
- Nationals
- Galveston, Texas (Moody Gardens)
- Base solo fee
- $130
Judging criteria:
Solos are judged on showmanship, originality, difficulty, technique, appearance, style, memory and flexibility. Teams and officers receive I, II, or III ratings on each routine from a three-judge panel; best three of up to 11 routines count toward Sweepstakes.