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2023 Dance Competitions
Albany, NY | April 14 – 16
Allen, TX I | Feb 10 – 12
Allen, TX II | March 17 – 19
Andover, MA | Feb 3 – 5
Atlantic City, NJ | April 28 – 30
Austin, TX | May 5-7
Baltimore, MD I | April 21 – 23
Baltimore, MD II | April 28 – 30
Baton Rouge, LA | May 12 – 14
Baytown, TX I (Formerly Houston, TX I) | Feb 3 – 5
Baytown, TX II | May 19 – 21
Bethel Park, PA | Apr 1 – Apr 2
Branson, MO | April 21 – 23
Buffalo, NY | March 17 – 19
Columbus, OH | March 17 – 19
Concord, NH | March 17 – 19
Davenport, IA I | Feb 24 – 26
Davenport, IA II | Feb 24-26
Daytona Beach, FL | May 19 – 21
Denver, CO | May 26 – 28
Derry, NH | Mar 31 – Apr 2
Detroit, MI I | Feb 24 – 26
Detroit, MI II | May 12 – 14
Durham, NC I | Jan 20 – 22 (Throwback Event)
Durham, NC II (Formerly Raleigh I) | March 3 – 5
East Brunswick, NJ | Feb 3 – 5
East Haven, CT | May 13 – 14
Fredericksburg, VA I | Feb 17 – 19
Fredericksburg, VA II | May 5 – 7
Goldsboro, NC | April 21 – 23
Grand Rapids, MI | April 14-16
Hackensack, NJ | March 10 – 12
Hot Springs, AR | Jan. 20 – 22
Indianapolis, IN | May 19 – 21
Jonesboro, GA | March 31 – April 2
Kansas City, MO | Feb 10 – 12
Lakeland, FL I | Feb 17 – 19
Lakeland, FL II | March 24 – 26
Lancaster, PA I | Jan 27 – 29
Lancaster, PA II | April 28 – 30
Lancaster, PA III | June 2-4 (Throwback Event)
Lauderhill, FL | May 26 – 28
Long Island, NY I | Jan 20 – 22
Long Island, NY II | March 24 – 26
Long Island, NY III | April 21 – 23
Louisville, KY | April 21 – 23
Lowell, MA | May 26-28 (Throwback Event)
Nashville, TN | Jan 27-29
New Castle, PA | Feb 17-19 (Throwback Event)
Niagara Falls, NY | March 10 – 12 (Throwback Event)
Oklahoma City, OK | Feb 3 – 5
Omaha, NE | Feb 10 – 12
Orange Park, FL | March 3 – 5
Orlando, FL | Jan 27 – 29
Portland, OR | April 14 – 16
Providence, RI | March 3 – 5
Pueblo, CO | March 24 – 26 (Throwback Event)
Raleigh, NC | March 24 – 26
Saint Paul, MN | May 10 – 14
San Diego, CA | March 3-5
San Jose, CA | June 2 – 4
Seattle, WA | April 28 – 30
Spartanburg, SC | April 14 – 16
Springfield, MA | March 31 – April 2
St. Louis, MO I | Feb 24 – 26
St. Louis, MO II | May 19 – 21
Syracuse, NY | May 19 – 21
Tewksbury, MA | March 10 – 12
Toledo, OH | Feb 24 – 26
Torrington, CT | March 17 – 19
University Park, IL | May 26 – 28
Upland, CA | Feb 17 – 19
Waco, TX | Mar 31 – Apr 2 (Throwback Event)
Waterbury, CT | March 10 – 12
Woodbridge, VA | June 2-4 (Throwback Event)
Worcester, MA | May 5 – 7
Youngstown, OH I | March 3 – 5
Youngstown, OH II | May 5 – 7
Zanesville, OH | Feb 10 – 12

2023 Finals
World Final French Lick, IN | July 5 – 9
World Final Galveston, TX | June 18 – 23
World Final Orlando, FL | June 27 – July 2
World Final Virginia Beach, VA | July 11 – 15

StarQuest Dance News

#DancerDose – Mark Ballas

December 27th, 2020 by Elizabeth Radabaugh

Multifaceted artist, Mark Ballas, takes the spotlight for this week’s #DancerDose! Most famously recognized for his work on Dancing with the Stars, Ballas has stopped at nothing to showcase his skillset to the world. Earning himself a slew of accolades, Ballas is a force to be reckoned with.   Early Life Ballas grew up in […]

4 Of The Most Famous Nutcracker Performances

December 20th, 2020 by Elizabeth Radabaugh

Christmas is just around the corner. When it’s time for the Holidays, one of the first things that pops up in a dancer’s mind is The Nutcracker! It’s magical, beautiful, and full of cheer. To celebrate the Holidays, here are five of the most famous Nutcracker performances!   The Very First Nutcracker The very first Nutcracker premiered […]

#WomanOfInterest – Billie Eilish

December 13th, 2020 by Elizabeth Radabaugh

This week’s #WomanOfInterest won the title of “Teen Phenom” and “Pop Music’s New Hope”. At only 16 years old, Billie Eilish has over 132 million streams on Spotify. However, Eilish almost missed her shot at the spotlight. If not for the encouragement from her dance instructor, Eilish would have never pursued a career in singing […]

#DancerDose – Misha Gabriel

December 6th, 2020 by Elizabeth Radabaugh

This week’s #DancerDose spotlight is shining bright on backup dancer & ultimate choreographer, Misha Gabriel. If his name doesn’t ring a bell, his moves surely will. He’s choreographed numbers for superstars like Janet Jackson, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Jon Bellion. Gabriel is one of the most sought-after teachers and choreographers in the dance world today. […]

The Benefits of Dance Competitions

November 29th, 2020 by Elizabeth Radabaugh

Many parts of life are competitive in nature. The word “competition” can have some negative connotations, but believe it or not, competition has many benefits. As long as you bring a healthy attitude to the game, it can help you grow and be your absolute best. This also applies to the world of competitive dance. […]

#WomanOfInterest – Zendaya

November 22nd, 2020 by Elizabeth Radabaugh

This former child star has skyrocketed into fame with her knack for singing, dancing, and acting. Disney star Zendaya has transitioned from backup dancer, to singing sensation, to a big screen leading lady, accomplishing all this by the age of 22! This week’s #WomanOfInterest has dedicated herself to pursuing her passions while letting her true […]

#DancerDose – Chehon Wespi-Tschopp

November 15th, 2020 by Elizabeth Radabaugh

You may recognize him as the Season 9 winner of So You Think You Can Dance. But Chehon Wespi-Tschopp has come a long way since his big win on the FOX Stage 6 years ago. One of the first competitive ballet dancers on the show, Chehon’s Broadway and ballet roots led him to his champion […]

Words Of Wisdom From The Dance Field

November 8th, 2020 by Elizabeth Radabaugh

Want advice on how you can further your dance skills and career? Check out these wise words from some of the very best professional dancers in the field.   Balance Your Time According to Stella Abrera, principal dancer at the American Ballet Theatre, having a successful career as a dancer means making sure to maintain […]

#SQWomanOfInterest – Raven Wilkinson

November 1st, 2020 by Elizabeth Radabaugh

Raven Wilkinson is the dancer credited to having been the first African American woman to dance for a major classical ballet company. Breaking color barriers and creating a solid foundation for a marginalized group to find success, Wilkinson’s talent was a big transition point for the world of arts as a whole.   Early Life […]

#DancerDose – Jade Chynoweth

October 25th, 2020 by Elizabeth Radabaugh

Known for her transformative styles of dance, our #DancerDose has earned her “Olympian” status for being able to transition from hard and athletic choreography to a heartfelt lyrical style in a matter of minutes. With 400K Instagram followers, a large fan-base on YouTube as well as a variety of television, commercial, and film appearances, 20 […]