WELCOME!
DECAdance Competition and "un"convention is a celebration of artists and the families who love them. We created this experience not just for competitors, but to honor the educators, choreographers, studio owners, adjudicators, teachers and parents who make the dance community what it is.
Serving all size studios with our competitions and educational experiences, we love what we do here at DECAdance. We built our DECADistinctions based on years of conversations with studio owners and teachers, providing a competition experience for dance communities that includes the following:
DIVERSE FOUR-JUDGE PANEL: staffed with a combination of in-house DECAdance adjudicators and pre-screened professional judges from Impact Dance Adjudicators to ensure expertise in every genre - tap, hip hop and acro included
GENRE SPECIFIC ADJUDICATION: proprietary scoring system with weighted technique scores from specialty judge in each genre
LIVE CRITIQUES FOR SOLOISTS: from the specialty judge designated to their genre
SKILL BASED LEVELS: determined by skillset rather than hours in the studio and monitored at each event by a fifth judge
SEASONED ROUTINE MONITOR: a fifth judge to monitor genres and levels and move routines as necessary (yes, we really move routines - with no penalty. This ensures the fairest competition for all, and ensures every dancer receives the best adjudication for them.)
DESIGNATED SPECIALS JUDGE: our Routine Monitor chooses DECA specific awards, FACES OF DECA invitees and crafts unique Specials on site for each event
O’MARA SPRUNG BIRCHWOOD FLOOR: returning energy and momentum to dancers all day to promote safety and whole body health (and allowing tap dance to be heard the way it's meant to be!)
COMPLIMENTARY MEALS + STUDIO STAFF AREA: Every competition event includes a designated space for teachers and studio owners to regroup and recharge. We provide real meals for teachers and studio owners the same way we feed our team! The teacher and studio owner space always contains coffee, water, drinks and grab 'n' go snacks. Healthy dance educators make for healthier communities and this is our way of thanking you for your constant dedication and support of all our DECAdancers.
COMPLIMENTARY MEDIA: password protected media just for your studio, delivered in organized folders following your event
COMPLIMENTARY TITLE at regional events for Intermediate and Advanced dancers
LIMITED CAPACITY EVENTS planned with intention and care to prioritize safety (and fun!) - no sunrise start times or late awards
UNIQUE SCHOLARSHIPS to our fall "un"conventions with live music and our industry networking event FACES OF DECA
TENURED, BACKGROUND CHECKED TEAM made up of dancers, artists and industry professionals who absolutely love what we do
WAYS TO DANCE WITH US!
2025 Competition Season
Our 2025 regional tour includes 15 cities across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Maryland ending with a Nationals event in the Poconos! Our competitions include a unique four-judge panel with genre-specific adjudication, live critiques for soloists and a sprung O'Mara floor.
2025 NATIONALS!
Our goal with DECAdance Nationals? To get attending dancers in front of as many educators as possible!
In addition to our specialty four-judge panel, we bring in an entirely separate panel of adjudicators for the DECA DANCE-OFF, amazing guest educators for classes and workshops, and we take a unique community-minded approach to Title. We partner with industry professionals to sponsor giveaways, scholarships and special Nationals awards that promote continuing education and opportunity. AND student choreographers from the entire regional season have an opportunity to join us and choreograph the NATIONALS OPENING NUMBER!
2024 Fall "un"conventions and MINI MAYHEM
Our dance conventions have always included specialty genres like Latin ballroom and Bollywood. This year, we'll add live music to these classes and pair them with the broader genres that have been influenced by them for a unique learning experience. Think: Latin fusion and jazz dance, or African dance and tap dance. Our educators will focus on quality of movement, musicality, dynamics, and rhythm during each class rather than spending the majority of it on a choreo combo. We'll be sending dancers home with practices they can implement into their training on a day to day basis, empowering them to take charge of their training and get everything they can out of their classes at the studio.
In-Studio Events
We provide customized in-studio educational events that can include everything from ballet to Bollywood! Prepare for Nationals with a customized cleaning package that backs up the teachers while the dancers apply judges feedback in real time. Or host a studio-specific convention with our seasoned specialty educators who can provide very specific technique classes for acro contortion, several different styles of hip hop, tap dance and music theory or even musical theater (with singing!)
Past events have even included a mock competition with live critiques for every piece, including groups; mock auditions with specialized feedback, and genre-specific masterclasses!
RECEIVE OUR DECADELIVERY
Our email newsletter called the DECADelivery is dropped every Wednesday! Each colorful issue is a five minute read or less. We include studio highlights, event updates, registration savings and ways to stay connected all season long!
COLLABORATION CREATES COMMUNITY
We are proud to partner with these amazing industry leaders who are paving the way for a healthy and inclusive dance industry for ALL. Not just dancers, but adjudicators, studio owners, artistic leaders, educators, families and their communities as well.
Read more about our partnerships and their contributions to DECAdance Competitions & "un"conventions here!
GET IN TOUCH
We love having conversations about all things dance! Most of our team has been in your shoes and we know how complex the planning process is for you and your dancers.
We are happy to guide you through registration, add you to the waitlist for an event, answer your questions or help you set your studio up for success at our events this season. Please reach out anytime!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule a trial class?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Dolores dolorem adipisci ipsa, quasi nostrum quos culpa, illo perferendis
What is your class make-up policy?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Dolores dolorem adipisci ipsa, quasi nostrum quos culpa, illo perferendis
What is your refund policy?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Dolores dolorem adipisci ipsa, quasi nostrum quos culpa, illo perferendis
How do I schedule a trial class?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Dolores dolorem adipisci ipsa, quasi nostrum quos culpa, illo perferendis
What is your class make-up policy?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Dolores dolorem adipisci ipsa, quasi nostrum quos culpa, illo perferendis
What is your refund policy?
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisicing elit. Dolores dolorem adipisci ipsa, quasi nostrum quos culpa, illo perferendis
@ Copyright 2025 - DECAdance Competition & "un"convention - All rights reserved