Winter Season

February 22 - March 12, 2027

Venue
Toronto Don Valley Hotel (DVP & Eglington)
Toronto, Ontario

The stage is set. The judges are ready. We want to see what you've got! Enter as many routines as you like and perform each one up to five times.

See you out there.

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Disciplines, Divisions & Categories

Disciplines

Jazz
Contemporary / Lyrical
Hip Hop
Ballet
Tap Dance
Open

Divisions

Mini (≤8)
Junior (9–11)
Teen (12–14)
Senior (15–18)
University / Adult (19+)

Categories

Novice
Part Time
Full Time

Click here to access the 2027 Dancer and Family Welcome Book.

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Why You’ll Love Us

Unlimited Entries

Enjoy more time on stage. Enter as many solo, duo, and trio routines as you would like to perform, and repeat each up to five times during the competition month. Awards are based on your top score, with additional recognition for most improved.

Transparent Scoring

Every performance is evaluated by a three person judging panel and overseen by our Competition Director to help measure progress and growth over time. Click here to access of 2027 Competition Rules.

Weeknight Scheduling

Monday–Friday options that respect family schedules.

Professional Production

Stage curtains, lighting, and sound that make dancers look and feel their best.Receive video with judge feedback by the next day, plus choose from optional studio and live photography packages also available.

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Competition Details

  • The Winter Season is from February 22 - March 12 2027 at the Toronto Don Valley Hotel (DVP & Eglington).

    Dance Champions will also have a Spring Season in April & May.

  • Dancers (or their Parents) can register directly at DanceChampions.com.

    Registration opens September 15.

    A Dance Champions performance is $100 for a solo; $150 for a duo, or $200 for a trio.

    Each performance is 3 minutes, and an extra minute can be added for $50.

    When registering, Performers book a 30-minute performance window for every routine. The final schedule will be posted by noon on each day of the competition.

    Performers book a 30‑minute performance window on a weekday. Final call‑times posted by noon on the day of the performance. 


    Every performance includes live streaming and next-day access to score and judge feedback.

  • Dance Champions was launched to create more opportunities on stage for every dancer.

    Dancers can enter as many solo, duo, and trio routines as they would like to perform, and they can repeat each performance up to five times.

    For example, if a Dancer has five routines (three solos, one duo, and one trio), they can perform each five times, totally 25 opportunities to perform during the competition season.

    Awards are based on your top score, with additional recognition for most improved.

  • Every performance is evaluated by a three member panel that is led by a Head Evaluator.

    The Top Dancer in every Division (age group) will win a custom solo costume by Wesley Tang Designs for the 2028 Dance Season.

    A Digital Awards show at the end of the competition season will celebrate the Top 10 in every division and category, including full time, part time, and novice.

    The Top 10 Most Improved will also be celebrated.

  • Studios interested in partnering with Dance Champions can email hello@dancechampions.com.

    We encourage every Dancer that competes at Dance Champions to be a member of a dance studio.

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