The Dance Awards- Orlando 2026
This page serves as the pre-registration for The Dance Awards (TDA) Orlando 2026, one of the most prestigious national dance events in the country. The Dance Awards brings together elite dancers from across the U.S. for an unforgettable week of world-class training, performance opportunities, and inspiration—taught by some of the best choreographers and educators in the industry.
📍 Location: Orlando, FL
📅 Event Dates: July 11-18
Important Dates
March 4: Official registration opens (please let us know if you plan to attend ASAP)
April 1: Interest deadline
April 17: Registration fees will be charged
If you’re waiting on results from 24/7 Atlanta, that’s okay—just let us know you’re interested in attending, and we can adjust once eligibility is confirmed.
Best Dancer Competition Details
Dancers must earn eligibility during the 2025–2026 season through one of the following:
JUMP Dance Convention: VIP Winner or Runner-Up
NUVO Dance Convention: Breakout Winner or Runner-Up
24 SEVEN Dance Convention: Non-Stop Dancer Winner or Runner-Up
Eligible dancers may compete for National Best Dancer Titles.
All Best Dancer Finalists have received free tuition to The Dance Awards Workshop. If a dancer chooses to compete for the National Best Dancer Title, there is an additional fee.
Best Dancer Fees:
Teens & Seniors: $505
Minis & Juniors: $485
This fee includes:
Best Dancer audition
Solo competition for Best Dancer
Best Dancer workshops and regular TDA workshops
Official Best Dancer jacket with free personalization
Best Dancer goodie bag
other Options
Dancers who are not competing for Best Dancer (or are not eligible yet) are still welcome to attend!
Workshop-Only: $505
Solo Competition: $250 (must also be part of a group dance)
Duo/Trio: $130
Group Dances: $115
A Few Final Notes
Dancers who are not old enough to audition—or who did not earn eligibility—may still attend for workshops.
Solo competition requires participation in at least one group dance.
Groups, small ensembles, or full teams are always welcome to attend together.
If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We’re thrilled about the possibility of representing our studio at The Dance Awards Orlando 2026 and can’t wait to see who’s joining us!
