WHY ADC?
When it comes to dance competitions, we know you have options - but none quite like American Dance Championships (ADC). Co-owned and operated by leaders with decades of business expertise and over 30 years of hands-on dance experience - as parents, studio owners, and competition consultants - we’ve built ADC to deliver a one-of-a-kind event where professionalism meets pure passion for the art of dance.
A Boutique Competition Experience
At ADC, quality always comes first. We are a true boutique competition, hosting only one event each weekend so every dancer and studio receives our full attention. That means no Thursday start times, no late-night marathons, and no “assembly line” feel - just a well-paced, organized schedule with a friendly staff that lets everyone focus on what matters most: the dancers and their performance. ADC has one nationals, with one Grand Champion in each division and age.
Details that Dancers (and Studios) Love
From our inviting Teacher’s Lounge to elegant trophies, generous high-score awards in every genre, and a diverse panel of judges offering thoughtful audio and video critiques, every detail is designed to help dancers grow. Scholarships offered at ADC events have already helped alumni launch professional careers, and our clear, fair pricing ensures the best value without compromise.
Join the 98% Who Return!
It’s no surprise that 98% of studios who attend ADC come back year after year. Discover the difference a competition can make when every element - from scheduling to scoring - is handled with care and integrity, no matter how small or large your studio is!
Come dance with us and experience why American Dance Championships isn’t just another competition - it’s where exceptional dancers, dedicated teachers, and unforgettable memories take center stage.
TRUSTED PARTNERS
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This is our third season competing with you all. I can honestly say, ADC is one of my favorite regional competitions to attend. As a studio owner, I look for value in the competitions we attend each season. You all hit the nail on the head with everything each and every year. ADC is run very thoroughly, the staff is impeccable, the effort put into the stage set up is excellent, the awards the dancers receive are outstanding, my dancers always leave feeling encouraged, and uplifted, the judges panel is always top tier, and the judges critiques are always so helpful. I definitely recommend studio owners add this competition to their line-up, they will not disappoint!
- Madison, Studio Owner
We loved the experience at American Dance Championships, our daughter had the best time. Even when she wasn’t dancing there was so much to do throughout the day. The host Alex was fun and energetic during judging sessions and we loved the judges awards that were personalized to the kids. Everyone was professional and friendly and the Photo Booth was a cool feature!
- Christine, Dance Parent
This was our first time with ADC and We enjoyed this competition so much! Absolutely loved how it ran on time! The staff was very accommodating and easy to work with! Loved how once the session was over awards started very quickly without a lot of extra filler time! They got straight to the awards, and we loved that! I loved how the judges interacted with the dancers for the judges' awards and were able to tell why they chose the dancer or dance that they chose! I also loved that it wasn't such a HUGE packed-out competition! This made it run smoothly and you could tell that they truly cared about each dancer on the stage and not just worried about the number of routines they could fit into the schedule. We will definitely be back!
- Brooke, Studio Owner
