Myrtle Beach, SC (1)
THE SHOWSTOPPER EXPERIENCE Compete in Showstopper’s backyard. Our 2027 dance competition in Myrtle Beach, SC runs April 9–11 at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, on the Grand Strand we’ve called home since 1978. Studios from the Carolinas and up and down the East Coast pair a full production weekend — professional judges, free live streaming, […]
Fort Myers, FL
THE SHOWSTOPPER EXPERIENCE Showstopper’s 2027 dance competition in Fort Myers, FL runs April 9–11 at the Luminary Hotel & Co., on the Caloosahatchee riverfront in the downtown River District. Rooms and the stage share a property, and the walkable River District puts dinner and coffee minutes from your dancer’s call time. Southwest Florida, Naples, and […]
San Diego, CA
THE SHOWSTOPPER EXPERIENCE Showstopper’s 2027 dance competition in San Diego, CA runs April 9–11 at the Town & Country Resort in Mission Valley, with beaches, the zoo, and Balboa Park a short drive away. Studios from San Diego County, the Inland Empire, Orange County, and Arizona come for full Showstopper production, professional critiques, free live […]
Sandusky, OH (2)
THE SHOWSTOPPER EXPERIENCE Showstopper returns to Sandusky, OH April 9–11, 2027, for a second weekend at Kalahari Resort. Same indoor waterpark, same all-under-one-roof convenience, later in the season — which means more rehearsal time and a stronger routine on the stage. Studios from Northern Ohio, Michigan, Western Pennsylvania, and Indiana get full Showstopper production, industry-professional […]
Lakeland, FL
THE SHOWSTOPPER EXPERIENCE Showstopper’s 2027 dance competition in Lakeland, FL runs April 16–18 at the RP Funding Center, halfway between Tampa and Orlando on the I-4 corridor. That central location makes it one of the shortest drives on the tour for most Central Florida studios, with plenty of on-site parking and hotels nearby. Inside: full […]
Peoria, IL
THE SHOWSTOPPER EXPERIENCE Showstopper’s 2027 dance competition in Peoria, IL runs April 16–18 at the Peoria Civic Center, downtown along the Illinois River with hotels and restaurants within walking distance. It’s Central Illinois’ home date, an easy drive for studios from Bloomington, Springfield, the Quad Cities, and Eastern Iowa. Dancers get full Showstopper production, industry-professional […]
Raleigh, NC
THE SHOWSTOPPER EXPERIENCE Showstopper’s 2027 dance competition in Raleigh, NC runs April 16–18 at the Raleigh Convention Center, in the middle of walkable downtown. Hotels, restaurants, and museums are within blocks, and I-40 access keeps it simple for studios from across the Triangle, Eastern North Carolina, the Triad, and Southern Virginia. Expect full Showstopper production, […]
San Antonio, TX (1)
THE SHOWSTOPPER EXPERIENCE Showstopper’s first 2027 San Antonio dance competition runs April 16–18 at Freeman Expo Hall. The wide-open floor gives large groups and production numbers all the room they need, and parking is easy right on site. Studios from South Texas, the Hill Country, the Rio Grande Valley, and Austin come for full Showstopper […]
Battle Creek, MI (2)
THE SHOWSTOPPER EXPERIENCE Our second Battle Creek date returns to Kellogg Arena downtown April 23–25, 2027, in the town our founder grew up in. The later weekend suits studios building toward Finals or adding routines after a March event. Same hometown warmth, same full-production Showstopper experience — professional critiques, free live streaming, and awards for […]
Edison, NJ
THE SHOWSTOPPER EXPERIENCE Showstopper’s 2027 dance competition in Edison, NJ runs April 23–25 at the New Jersey Expo Center, positioned where the Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and I-287 converge. That access — plus on-site parking — makes it a day-trip event for a huge share of the New York and Philadelphia metro areas. Studios from […]