Events are not live-streamed
With the safety and privacy of our dancers in mind, events are not live-streamed. Dancers are provided with all of their performance photos and videos shortly after the competition to share with family and friends. Please be sure that you have referenced the participant information packet and spectator information for event details. Thank you!
Please click HERE for dates and venues
"TIME TO SHINE" Tour!
2027 Regional Dance Competitions
​2027 Event Guidelines will be updated and posted online on July 1st, 2027.
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The 2027 'Rate Reference Sheet' is updated and available in the top right corner of Studio/Team accounts.
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Studio/Team accounts are created through Dance Comp Genie - please allow 48 hours for approval of new accounts. Dance Force Xpress does not accept independent entries.
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Pre-registration opens on August 1st through Dance Comp Genie. An estimated number of routines and a minimal deposit is all you need to hold your spot!
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Please note that events range from 1-3 days. Dance Force Xpress remains committed to capacity limits and reasonable schedules. Friday competition will start no earlier than 4:00 pm.
We are excited to offer Regional Competitions varying from 1-3 days to best meet the needs of your studio!
Each weekend will be focused on positive energy and celebrating the accomplishments of the dancers.
If it's your TIME TO SHINE, we invite you to join us for the upcoming season!
We have some new, FUN elements in store, and can't wait to see you in 2027.
Directors are required to acknowledge that they have read through the Event Information and Rate Reference Sheet, and agree to the
policies and guidelines prior to submitting a deposit or estimated number of routines.
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Minimal requests in regards to potential schedule conflicts may be submitted through the Dance Comp Genie studio registration in the 'Notes' section by the registration deadline (1 month prior to the event). Notes must include the routine(s) in question, and the specific date/time that the routine is not able to perform. While we will make an effort to assist with a schedule request, minimal requests should be made for very rare occasions. Dancers should not register for an event if they have a significant schedule conflict. Scheduling requests and questions are handled through the Dance Comp Genie portal only; we thank you in advance for your understanding.
A deposit and estimated number of routines will reserve space at an event. Rates are established as 'Early', 'Regular', and 'Late', and are determined by the date that a registration is complete with full payment submitted.
To be included on the 2027 Tour Tee, studios must have a deposit submitted and an event registration started by February 1, 2027. Please see the event guidelines for additional information. Deadlines are published for each event.
UPCOMING EVENTS
"TIME TO SHINE" - 2027 Tour
John R. Armstrong
Performing Arts Center 2027 (March)
Clinton Township, Michigan
March 5/6/7, 2027
(THREE DAY COMPETITION)
Friday competition starts no earlier than 4:00 pm
Fri
​​​EARLY Registration Deadline: December 5
REGULAR Registration Deadline: January 22
Late fees are applied on January 23rd
FINAL day to complete registration/submit payment: February 5
EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Shelby Township, Michigan
* Venue is not confirmed at this time *
April 16/17/18, 2026
(THREE DAY COMPETITION)
Friday competition starts no earlier than 4:00 pm
Fri
​​​EARLY Registration Deadline: January 16
REGULAR Registration Deadline: March 5
Late fees are applied on March 6
FINAL day to complete registration/submit payment: March 16
ALLEGAN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2027
Allegan, Michigan
* Venue is not confirmed at this time *
April 24/25, 2027
(TWO DAY COMPETITION)
​​​EARLY Registration Deadline: January 24
REGULAR Registration Deadline: March 13
Late fees are applied on March 14
FINAL day to complete registration/submit payment: March 24
John R. Armstrong
Performing Arts Center 2027 (May)
Clinton Township, Michigan
May 23, 2027
(ONE DAY COMPETITION)
* SOLOS, DUO/TRIOS, SMALL GROUPS ONLY *
Fri
​​​EARLY Registration Deadline: February 23
REGULAR Registration Deadline: April 11
Late fees are applied on April 12
FINAL day to complete registration/submit payment: April 23
Past Events - 2026
HENRY FORD II HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Sterling Heights, Michigan
** SOLD OUT **
Thank you for your interest. The competition is currently full.
​Sunday, May 17th - 2026
Doors open at 7:30 am
(ONE DAY COMPETITION)
SOLOS, DUO/TRIOS, SMALL GROUPS ONLY
​​​EARLY Registration Deadline: February 17th
REGULAR Registration Deadline: April 5th
LATE Registration Deadline: April 17th
EISENHOWER HIGH SCHOOL
PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Shelby Township, Michigan
Doors open at 3:45 pm on Friday,
7:30 am on Saturday and Sunday
April 17th-19th, 2026
(THREE DAY COMPETITION)
Friday competition starts no earlier than 4:00 pm
Fri
​​​EARLY Registration Deadline: January 17th
REGULAR Registration Deadline: March 6th
LATE Registration Deadline: March 17th
HEINZ C. PRECHTER PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Wayne County Community College
Taylor, Michigan
DOORS OPEN AT 11:00 am ON SATURDAY
April 11th - 12th, 2026
(TWO DAY COMPETITION)
Fri
​​​EARLY Registration Deadline: January 11th
REGULAR Registration Deadline: February 28th
LATE Registration Deadline: March 11th
Owosso
Performing Arts Center
Owosso, Michigan
** SOLD OUT **
Please email DFXdancecomp@gmail.com with your studio name and estimated number of routines to be added to the waitlist. Thank you
March 21st - 22nd, 2026
(TWO DAY COMPETITION)
Fri
​​​EARLY Registration Deadline: December 21st
REGULAR Registration Deadline: February 7th
LATE Registration Deadline: February 21st
John R. Armstrong
Performing Arts Center
Clinton Township, Michigan
** SOLD OUT **
Please email DFXdancecomp@gmail.com with your studio name and estimated number of routines to be added to the waitlist. Thank you!
March 6th - 8th, 2026
(THREE DAY COMPETITION)
Friday competition starts no earlier than 4:00 pm
Fri
​​​EARLY Registration Deadline: December 6th
REGULAR Registration Deadline: January 23rd
LATE Registration Deadline: February 6th
REGIONAL STUDIO COMPETITIONS
2026 TOUR DATES
Studios must have a registration started in Dance Comp Genie and a venue selected by February 12th, 2026
in order to have their studio name included on the annual 'Event Tour Tee'.
Studio accounts are created through Dance Comp Genie - please allow 48 hours for approval of new accounts.
Dance Force Xpress does not accept independent entries.
The Regional schedule is complete; additional venues/dates will not be added for the 2026 season.
All dates and cities/venues are subject to change.
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Minimal requests in regards to potential schedule conflicts may be submitted through the Dance Comp Genie studio registration in the 'Notes' section by the registration deadline (1 month prior to the event). Notes must include the routine(s) in question, and the specific date/time that the routine is not able to perform. While we will make an effort to assist with a schedule request, minimal requests should be made for very rare occasions. Dancers should not register for an event if they have a significant schedule conflict.
Scheduling requests and questions are handled through the Dance Comp Genie portal only;
we thank you in advance for your understanding.
If a competition is SOLD OUT, please contact us by email to be added to the waitlist.
Online registrations and full payment are due one month prior to the competition.
Please review the Rate Reference Sheet through Dance Comp Genie for rate and refund details.
Competitions are not livestreamed. Studio Directors will receive links and passwords to download their photos and performance videos (included in registration fees) 3-5 business days after the competition to be distributed to participants.