How do I find a dance competition in Illinois?

Browse the city-grouped list above for every dance competition in Illinois during the 2026-27 season. Each event links to dates, venue (where posted), and the host brand's full tour. Updated weekly as new stops are announced.

How many dance competitions are in Illinois for the 2026-27 season?

We track 102 dance competition events in Illinois across 74 brands and 15 cities for the 2026-27 season.

Which dance competition brands run events in Illinois?

The most active brands in Illinois are Bloom Dance Competition, Beyond The Stars Dance Competition, Turn It Up Dance Challenge, plus 5 more. Each links to a tour page with the brand's full 2026-27 schedule.

When are the Illinois dance competitions scheduled?

Illinois events run from 2026-10-10 through 2027-06-24 across the 2026-27 season. Most fall on weekends; many are part of larger regional or national tours.

Are these Illinois dance competitions for solo, duo, or group entries?

Most competitions accept solos, duos, trios, and groups. Independent (unaffiliated) entry policy varies by brand — see our independent-entries directory at /competitions/independent-entries for the rule on each one.

United States· Updated August 2026

Illinois Dance Competitions: 2026-27 Schedule & Tour Dates

102 events across 15 cities · updated weekly

Looking for a dance competition in Illinois? Every dance competition event scheduled for the 2026-27 season, grouped by city and 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 stop.

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Top dance competition brands in Illinois

Brands with the most 2026-27 events scheduled in Illinois. Click any brand for its full national tour schedule.

Bloom Dance Competition4 events Beyond The Stars Dance Competition3 events Turn It Up Dance Challenge3 events Groove Dance Competition3 events StarQuest Dance Competition3 events Pinnacle Dance Competition3 events Activate Your Artistry2 events Manhattan Dance Project2 events

Browse by city in Illinois

Top 2 Illinois cities with their own dedicated page.

Chicago dance competitions75 Collinsville dance competitions5

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Read the editorial overview of Illinois in the 2026-27 season

We wrote a season-overview blog post for Illinois with a brand recap and a season-wide narrative. Read the Illinois 2026-27 dance competition season →

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Other states & provinces

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Frequently asked questions

How do I find a dance competition in Illinois?: Browse the city-grouped list above for every dance competition in Illinois during the 2026-27 season. Each event links to dates, venue (where posted), and the host brand's full tour. Updated weekly as new stops are announced.
How many dance competitions are in Illinois for the 2026-27 season?: We track 102 dance competition events in Illinois across 74 brands and 15 cities for the 2026-27 season.
Which dance competition brands run events in Illinois?: The most active brands in Illinois are Bloom Dance Competition, Beyond The Stars Dance Competition, Turn It Up Dance Challenge, plus 5 more. Each links to a tour page with the brand's full 2026-27 schedule.
When are the Illinois dance competitions scheduled?: Illinois events run from 2026-10-10 through 2027-06-24 across the 2026-27 season. Most fall on weekends; many are part of larger regional or national tours.
Are these Illinois dance competitions for solo, duo, or group entries?: Most competitions accept solos, duos, trios, and groups. Independent (unaffiliated) entry policy varies by brand — see our independent-entries directory at /competitions/independent-entries for the rule on each one.

Many 2026-27 events have only city + state posted at this stage. Venue, pricing, and registration details fill in as competition companies finalize each stop. We refresh weekly. Always verify directly with the competition before registering or paying any fees.