NexStar National Talent Competition is one of the nation’s leading stages for young performers. Since 2002, NexStar has provided a positive, fun, and family-friendly environment where dancers of all levels and backgrounds can showcase their talent and passion. With expert judges, caring staff, and a commitment to excellence, NexStar inspires confidence, creativity, and community—because every performer deserves to shine.
| Event Type | Location | Venue | Distance | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Competition | Sparta Township, NJ | Sussix County Tech School | 43 mi | 05/08/2026 | 05/10/2026 |
| Competition | Sewell, NJ | Republic (formally Investors) Bank Performing Arts Center | 88 mi | 05/01/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| Competition | Owings Mills, MD | Peggy and Yale Gordon Center For Performing Arts | 170 mi | 05/15/2026 | 05/17/2026 |
| Competition | Akron, OH | Akron Civic Theatre | 390 mi | 05/08/2026 | 05/10/2026 |
| Competition | Zanesville, OH | Secrest Auditorium | 420 mi | 05/01/2026 | 05/02/2026 |
| Nationals | Sandusky, OH | Kalahari Resorts Sandusky | 450 mi | 06/24/2026 | 06/29/2026 |
| Competition | Frankenmuth, MI | Harvey Kern Pavilion | 530 mi | 05/21/2026 | 05/24/2026 |
| Competition | Dayton, OH | Dayton Convention Center | 540 mi | 05/15/2026 | 05/17/2026 |
| Nationals | Myrtle Beach, SC | Myrtle Beach Convention Center | 550 mi | 07/17/2026 | 07/21/2026 |
| Nationals | Gatlinburg, TN | Gatlinburg Convention Center | 620 mi | 07/02/2026 | 07/06/2026 |
| Competition | University Park, IL | Center for Performing Arts Governors State University | 720 mi | 05/01/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| Competition | Kirkwood, MO | Keating Center for the Performing Arts, Kirkwood High School | 880 mi | 05/15/2026 | 05/17/2026 |
| Nationals | Lake Buena Vista, FL | Walt Disney World Dolphin Resort | 950 mi | 07/10/2026 | 07/14/2026 |
| Competition | Bellevue, NE | Bellevue East High School | 1.1 Thousand mi | 05/01/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
| Nationals | Round Rock, TX | Kalahari Resorts Round Rock | 1.5 Thousand mi | 06/21/2026 | 06/26/2026 |
| Competition | Albuquerque, NM | Albuquerque Convention Center | 1.8 Thousand mi | 05/01/2026 | 05/03/2026 |
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