ID Dance Competition delivers an elevated experience designed with a vision of artistry, excellence, and impact. Our events feature concert-level production with time-coded video and lighting, thoughtfully curated environments, and a high-energy atmosphere supported by a professional, welcoming team.
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As a trailblazer in the competitive dance industry, ID is driven by one standard: an exceptional client experience with relentless forward momentum. We produce high-tech and impeccably executed events that balance professionalism with inspiration, creating spaces where dancers and studios feel both supported, celebrated, and continually elevated.
TRAILBLAZERS
What defines ID is impact. We create iconic events where passion, originality, and bold artistry are seen, felt, and honored. From the moment you engage with ID to long after the final award is presented, we are committed to an experience that is seamless, elevated, and transformative for dancers, educators, and studio owners alike.
IMPACT
Every ID stage is meticulously designed by our expert production team to elevate performance and ascend artistry. Industry-leading lighting, visuals, sound, and structural design work in concert to create a visually dynamic environment where each performance is fully realized.
STAGE + production
Through partnerships with leading agencies, conventions, collegiate programs, educators, and choreographers, we extend opportunities that go beyond the competition weekend.
NETWORK
The ID Icon Award is one of the most distinctive moments at ID Events. When a routine is selected, the energy shifts, and our media team captures their performance, presence, and personality through a live, dynamic interview led by the ID Emcee. This is a signature ID moment. ID Icons are elevated in real time, celebrating excellence, individuality, and the bold experience that defines ID Dance Competition.
ID ICON
ID Dance Competition runs on the belief that empowerment and gratitude are defining pillars of excellence. We exist to elevate dancers, advance studios and programs, and set a standard that honors the commitment and leadership of our community. Our respect for the artistry, confidence, and partnership that define the ID experience fuels the passion and purpose of our team.
empowerment + gratitude
ID Dance is built on elegance as a foundation, elevated through innovation. Both are woven into our structure, our standards, and every experience we create. From the way our events are designed to the products we produce, elegance and innovation work in balance, guided by precision, restraint, and purpose. Together, they allow us to elevate performance into presence and transform moments into lasting impact.
ELEGANCE x innovation
ID Dance Competition features an elite roster of industry-active, current, and celebrated faculty leading our master classes. Each educator brings real-world experience, artistic credibility, and a profound understanding of today’s dance landscape. Our faculty are chosen not only for their talent, but for their ability to inspire, educate, and elevate every dancer they work with.
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ID Dance Competition’s adjudication panels are composed of certified, highly respected educators who complete a rigorous evaluation and training process before joining our team. Each adjudicator is selected for their expertise, integrity, and ability to provide thoughtful, credible feedback that supports artistic growth.
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At Nationals, masterclass programming is elevated through an immersive week of elite training led by celebrated industry faculty, offering dancers rare access to current professional educators. This experience provides meaningful growth, exposure, and inspiration, making Nationals a transformative training opportunity.
Each ID regional event includes a minimum of one complimentary masterclass led by a certified adjudicator with experience as a class educator. Regional masterclasses are designed to deliver focused, inspiring instruction that reinforces artistry and enhances the overall event experience.
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The ID Influencer Program invites dancers to apply and become part of a hands-on, creatively driven community designed to support growth both on and off the stage. Members gain access to exclusive opportunities including content creation, brand partnerships, media moments, and real-world industry exposure. More than a title, the program is an active experience that encourages confidence, leadership, and authentic self-expression. It is a fun, supportive space where dancers connect, create, and embody ID energy while building skills for the future.
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ID Dance Competition is defined by an energy that is intentional, contagious, and felt the moment you enter the space. Our events are designed to move with momentum, from the atmosphere in the room to the way our team leads, supports, and engages every artist. This elevated energy creates an environment where dancers feel inspired, confident, and fully present in every moment.
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The ID National Photogenic Competition combines striking visual presence with a live runway experience, where dancers showcase confidence, poise, and individuality while receiving an official runway score. All national photogenic entries include the same benefits as regionals — including Parent Portal feedback — with winners automatically eligible for ID Influencer status and exclusive modeling and brand opportunities with leading dancewear and costume companies nationwide.
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PHOTOGENIC
The ID Improv Competition celebrates a dancer’s most powerful instrument, their authentic self. In a world of choreography and precision, improv invites dancers to move from instinct, emotion, and artistry, rewarding presence over perfection. Through this experience, dancers are challenged to explore individuality, vulnerability, and musicality while cultivating the confidence to perform from an honest, intuitive place. Offered at Regional and National Events.
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The Artist of the Year award honors a senior-age division dancer who exemplifies exceptional artistry, presence, and commitment throughout the season. This mentorship experience is exclusively for senior dancers, with one gender-inclusive crown awarded at each National Finals, recognizing the artist who leads with intention, individuality, and emotional depth both on and off the stage. Artist of the Year represents the highest standard of creative expression, growth, and impact within the ID experience.
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At our Teacher Lounge, we provide a large fridge stocked with beverages, a Keurig for coffee and hot chocolate, a variety of packaged snacks, and a first aid area. If any of your needs are not found in the VIP Teachers Lounge, the Event Director is positioned to assist in fulfilling requests. Supporting Teachers and Directors is woven in the fundamental principles here at ID Dance and we will make every effort on-site to help you have the most ICONIC, fun and stress-free weekend with us! For venues who restrict these lounges, studios will receive a lounge bag to supplement.
TEACHER LOUNGE
We are proud to feature ID x PL, the luxury dancewear and apparel line, at every ID Dance Competition event. Known for its quality craftsmanship, timeless silhouettes, and fashion-forward design, ID x PL brings chic, elevated style to the competitive dance space. We are grateful to have ID x PL as one of our premier sponsors, helping us enhance the overall event experience through intentional design and premium presentation. Their presence reflects our shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and style at every touchpoint.
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Early reservations open January 1st. Tour Reservation & Registration opens June 1st.
ID events fill quickly, and we encourage studios to reserve their spot as early as possible. Cities have sold out prior to June 1st, please submit an early reservation as soon as you can lock your schedule in.
If your preferred event is sold out, please contact our East Coast or West Coast office at (800) 704-9791 to check for availability or to be added to the waitlist. Our team is happy to support you in securing the best possible placement for your studio.
REGISTRATION
TIMELINE
With over four decades of leadership experience, ID Dance Competition possesses a deep understanding of the commitment, time, and dedication studio owners and educators invest in their competitive programs. Guided by this perspective, we have intentionally curated a comprehensive, elevated experience that supports and honors studio directors and teachers before, during, and beyond each event. Our standard is unwavering: to deliver a client experience that is seamless, thoughtful, and unmistakably exceptional.
A Director-First Experience
ID Dance Competition proudly awards over $500,000 in scholarships each season, providing dancers and educators access to world-class training that elevates technique, artistry, and professional readiness. Our scholarship partners include leading industry institutions such as Millennium Dance Complex LA, Broadway Dance Center, 88 Studios LA, AMDA, Peridance, NYDP, Visceral Dance Center, Eisenhower Dance Detroit, Acrobatic Arts, and more. At ID, scholarships are more than awards, they are opportunities that open doors, fuel confidence, and empower dancers to take their next step with purpose.
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The ID Photogenic Competition at Regionals celebrates dancers who command the camera with presence, confidence, and individuality. Beginning with the 2026 season, parents will have access to a new Parent Portal, where photogenic feedback and results are delivered directly to each dancer’s account for a streamlined experience. Photogenic winners are automatically eligible to become ID Influencers, unlocking expanded visibility within the ID community. In addition, winners receive access to exclusive modeling and brand opportunities with leading dancewear and costume companies nationwide.
REGIONAL PHOTOGENIC
ID Dance Competition is proud to present the industry’s most iconic awards ceremonies, intentionally designed to honor the dedication, artistry, and commitment of dancers, teachers, choreographers, studios, and families. Each ceremony is a high-energy, purpose-driven celebration featuring a wide range of recognitions — from ID ICON, Stand-Out, Dynamic, Costume, Choreography, and Studio Awards to Adjudication, Overall, Title, and Highest Scoring Awards — ensuring excellence is recognized in all its forms. From cinematic opening video premieres to personalized dance parties and battles, every ID Awards Ceremony is crafted to leave our community feeling incredibly celebrated, seen, and inspired.
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At ID Events, our Stage Check-In Team supports smooth traffic flow in and out of the stage area while serving as a consistent point of contact. Positioned at the backstage entrance, this team member assists with organization and provides quick direction as needed. Their presence helps ensure efficiency and clarity, allowing studios to experience a smooth, stress-free routine check-in.
