How do I find a dance competition in Ohio?

Browse the city-grouped list above for every dance competition in Ohio 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 Ohio for the 2026-27 season?

We track 144 dance competition events in Ohio across 76 brands and 22 cities for the 2026-27 season.

Which dance competition brands run events in Ohio?

The most active brands in Ohio are Nexstar National Talent Competition, Energy National Dance Competitions, Beyond The Stars Dance Competition, plus 5 more. Each links to a tour page with the brand's full 2026-27 schedule.

When are the Ohio dance competitions scheduled?

Ohio events run from 2026-09-20 through 2027-07-12 across the 2026-27 season. Most fall on weekends; many are part of larger regional or national tours.

Are these Ohio 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

Ohio Dance Competitions: 2026-27 Schedule & Tour Dates

144 events across 22 cities · updated weekly

Looking for a dance competition in Ohio? 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 Ohio

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

Nexstar National Talent Competition11 events Energy National Dance Competitions10 events Beyond The Stars Dance Competition7 events StarQuest Dance Competition5 events Fly Dance Competition4 events VIP Dance4 events ID Dance Competition4 events Kids Artistic Revue (KAR)4 events

Browse by city in Ohio

Top 10 Ohio cities with their own dedicated page.

Columbus dance competitions30 Cleveland dance competitions20 Toledo dance competitions15 Youngstown dance competitions13 Cincinnati dance competitions10 Dayton dance competitions10 Akron dance competitions9 Sandusky dance competitions7 Mason dance competitions6 Zanesville dance competitions5

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

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

Or browse the full season overview across every state.

Other states & provinces

Browse 2026-27 dance competitions in other regions with the most events scheduled.

California dance competitions268 Florida dance competitions250 Texas dance competitions220 New Jersey dance competitions218 New York dance competitions189 Pennsylvania dance competitions150 Massachusetts dance competitions140 Ontario dance competitions132

Frequently asked questions

How do I find a dance competition in Ohio?: Browse the city-grouped list above for every dance competition in Ohio 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 Ohio for the 2026-27 season?: We track 144 dance competition events in Ohio across 76 brands and 22 cities for the 2026-27 season.
Which dance competition brands run events in Ohio?: The most active brands in Ohio are Nexstar National Talent Competition, Energy National Dance Competitions, Beyond The Stars Dance Competition, plus 5 more. Each links to a tour page with the brand's full 2026-27 schedule.
When are the Ohio dance competitions scheduled?: Ohio events run from 2026-09-20 through 2027-07-12 across the 2026-27 season. Most fall on weekends; many are part of larger regional or national tours.
Are these Ohio 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.