We’re making our dance resolutions for 2026. Stretch goals, your solo bucketlist, it’s time to plan and visionboard it all. It’s also the perfect time to pick your competition experiences! Knowing your priorities, like going up against another major studio, and preferences, like time of year, are important, but we’re adding another quality to our competition schedules: astrology.
Do your competitions match your sign? Check out our picks from Showstopper’s 2026 Regional Competition Tour for each sign!
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Aquarius dancers are calm under pressure and always willing to go the extra mile to achieve something truly meaningful. They’re not afraid of large venues or fierce competition. You want bold competition that will encourage you to push your limits.
Jacksonville, FL – February 20-22
Myrtle Beach, SC I – April 10-12
Dayton, OH – May 1-3
Anaheim, CA III – May 22-25
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Pisces, you put you heart in every dance, from your facial expressions to your musicality. A Pisces needs the perfect stage to perform solos that will wow the crowd and earn them All-Star status with their studios (and the judges!).
Portland, OR – February 20-22
Tulsa, OK – March 27-29
Edison, NJ – April 24-26
Ontario, CA – May 8-10
Lancaster, PA – May 15-17
Holiday Dance Classics
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Every Aries dancer is fiercely competitive. The best part of a dance competition is facing new challenges head-on under the spotlight. You need somewhere to bust a move where everyone is as in it to win it as you are.
Anaheim, CA I – February 13-15
Phoenix, AZ I – February 27-March 1
Worcester, MA II – March 27-29
Lakeland, FL – April 17-19
Biloxi, MS – May 1-3
Houston, TX – May 22-25
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Taurus dancers thrive in environments that let them relax into their performance zone. Structured spaces where they can focus on their combinations are their ideal. You need a dance floor to float away on, no chaos, no distractions.
Columbia, SC – January 30-February 1
Long Beach, CA – April 3-4
Battle Creek, MI II – April 17-19
Cincinnati, OH – April 17-19
Sevierville, TN – May 29-31
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
Gemini, we know you want a busy, playful competition experience. Gemini dancers never stop moving. Venues with plenty to do and space to explore, practice, and use all of that seemingly limitless energy are a must.
Atlanta, GA – February 6-8
Worcester, MA I – February 20-22
Concord, NC – March 20-22
Birmingham, AL – April 17-19
San Antonio, TX – April 10-12
Tacoma, WA I – May 15-17
Cancer (June 22 – July 22)
The ideal competition for a cancer is a contained show where they can enjoy the energy of their studio and the people around them without getting overwhelmed. Cancer, you want don’t want to miss a moment, so a small show is absolutely your vibe.
St. Louis, MO – February 13-15
Peoria, CA – March 6-8
Des Moines, IA – March 20-22
Greenville, SC – May 15-17
Farmington, UT – May 29-30
Savannah, GA – May 29-31
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Leo dancers want everything to sparkl! Fabulous, high-luxury competitions are exactly what they need for their theatrical personalities. Leo, you need space to show off your moves and your big personality!
Orlando, FL – February 13-15
Reno, NV – February 27-March 1
New Orleans, LA – April 24-26
Memphis, TN – March 27-29
Myrtle Beach, SC II – May 8-10
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Practical spaces are where Virgo dancers love to show off the skills they’ve been perfecting. The experience of competition is only made better when you’re surrounded by experts, Virgo. You need a classic space where your hard work is your priority.
Fredericksburg, VA – January 30-February 1
Omaha, NE – March 6-8
Pittsburgh, PA – February 6-8
Colorado Springs, CO – March 13-15
Chicago, IL – May 8-10
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Dance is all about community, Libra! Every competition is an opportunity to dance your heart out, but it’s also a place to make new friends and experience the power behind others’ performances. Your ideal competition is a homebase for tight-knit communities.
Lenoir, NC – February 27-March 1
Battle Creek, MI I – March 13-15
Oklahoma City, OK – March 13-14
Louisville, KY – March 20-22
Indianapolis, IN – April 24-26
Raleigh, NC – May 8-10
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
A Scorpio dancer’s courageous attitude makes them the perfect match for big competitions and big energy. Scorpio, your passion is meant for a stage where the competition is as fierce as you are.
Waco, TX – February 13-15
Anaheim, CA II – February 16
Phoenix, AZ II – March 6-8
Sandusky, OH – April 10-12
Dallas, TX – May 22-25
Tacoma, WA II – May 22-25
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Sagittarius dancers love to explore. Dance spaces that give the archer room to have thrilling adventures and dance boldly across the stage are a Sag’s dream. You need a dance competition that feels like a creative expedition!
Mashantucket, CT I – March 13-15
Nashville, TN – February 6-8
Round Rock, TX – February 6-8
Minneapolis, MN – March 27-29
San Diego, CA – April 24-26
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Capricorn, we know you love a bit of mischief! High-energy dance competitions give you exciting challenges and plenty of room to make new friends that support your optimistic and playful nature.
Richmond, VA – February 20-22
San Francisco Bay, CA – March 6-8
Wisconsin Dells, WI – March 20-22
Columbus, OH – April 10-12
Kansas City, MO – May 1-3
Mashantucket, CT II – May 1-3
*Horoscopes are for entertainment purposes only.
