Los Angeles Dance Competitions
2026-27 Season
Every dance competition event scheduled in Los Angeles for the 2026-27 season, sorted by date. Click any event for full details, venue (where posted), and the brand’s broader tour. Updated weekly as competition companies finalize each city.
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Nationals events
About dance competitions in Los Angeles
Los Angeles is a marquee competition destination: a major international airport, endless hotel options, and a vacation identity that needs no explaining. Many events run out of large convention hotels near LAX, which keeps arrivals simple for out-of-town teams, and the surrounding metro is packed with world-famous attractions once the awards wrap. It's a big, spread-out city, so a rental car and a little planning go a long way.
Between sessions the menu is unbeatable: a free hilltop observatory, a free science center with a real Space Shuttle, beaches and piers, top museums, and the theme parks and Hollywood landmarks that make kids' eyes light up. Season here is long, spanning winter and spring plus a fall cluster, roughly January through May and again in October and November, so weather is mostly mild and sunny with cooler, occasionally rainy stretches in winter.
Competitions are commonly held at convention hotels near the airport, including the Hilton Los Angeles Airport and the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel; fly into Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and plan on a rental car, since attractions are spread across a very large metro.
- Oct 4 - 4, 2026Details
Platinum Dance Experience
Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel
- Nov 20 - 22, 2026Details
NYCDA (New York City Dance Alliance)
- Jan 16 - 18, 2027Details
American Dance Competition- International Ballet Competition
- Jan 22 - 24, 2027Details
Dance Makers, Inc.
- Feb 12 - 14, 2027Details
Revel Dance Convention
- Mar 5 - 7, 2027Details
Celebrity Dance Competitions
- May 7 - 9, 2027Details
Revive Dance Convention & Competition
Hilton Los Angeles Airport
Make it a trip: things to do in Los Angeles
Competition weekends run long, with plenty of downtime between sessions. Here are family-friendly things to do in Los Angeles while you’re in town for the dance competition.
Griffith Observatory
LandmarkGriffith Park / Los Feliz
Free admission, hands-on space exhibits, and sweeping city and Hollywood Sign views, an easy iconic stop between sessions.
California Science Center
MuseumExposition Park
Free general admission and home to the Space Shuttle Endeavour, a can't-miss indoor pick for a cooler or rainy day.
Santa Monica Pier
OutdoorsSanta Monica
A classic beachfront pier with a small amusement park and the end of Route 66, great for an afternoon of sun and rides.
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County
MuseumExposition Park
Dinosaurs, gems, and a nature garden next to the Science Center, easy to pair for a full indoor afternoon.
The Getty Center
Free/Low-costBrentwood
Free admission (parking only), a tram ride up the hill, hilltop gardens, and views, a calm, budget-friendly outing.
Hollywood Walk of Fame & TCL Chinese Theatre
LandmarkHollywood
Handprints, star sidewalks, and the classic Hollywood photo ops, a quick, free crowd-pleaser for the dancers.
Universal Studios Hollywood
Theme ParkUniversal City
A full theme-park day with rides and the Studio Tour, worth building in if the schedule leaves a free day.
Attraction details change — confirm hours and tickets on each venue’s official site before you go.
Los Angeles dance competition FAQ
- When is dance competition season in Los Angeles?
- The LA circuit runs long, mainly January through May with an additional fall cluster in October and November, so families can find events across most of the year in mostly mild weather.
- Where are Los Angeles dance competitions usually held?
- Events commonly take place at large convention hotels near the airport, including the Hilton Los Angeles Airport and the Renaissance Los Angeles Airport Hotel, rather than one central downtown theatre.
- Is Los Angeles a good place for a dance competition family trip?
- Absolutely. Easy air access, abundant lodging, and a world-class list of attractions make the downtime memorable. Just budget for a rental car and some driving, since the metro is large and spread out.
- What can families do in Los Angeles between competition sessions?
- Visit the free Griffith Observatory, see the Space Shuttle Endeavour at the free California Science Center, or spend an afternoon at the Santa Monica Pier.
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Los Angeles is one of many California cities with 2026-27 dance competitions. The full California directory groups every event by city and links to brand tour pages.
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