Registration begins July 22. 2025
Our national dance competitions are a thing to behold! Whether you are a competitor or watching others compete, Star Systems™ dance competitions are the place to be to see some of the best talent in the country. Above are the current locations and dates of our upcoming talent competitions. More details will follow. The 2026 dance season will be a great one, and we look forward to seeing returning faces from our regional contests.
Be sure to register for the appropriate national dance competition below! If you have any questions, feel free to contact Star Systems™. Check out our Rules page for specific details, deadlines, and other important information about Nationals.
Orange Beach, AL
June 28 – July 2, 2026
Orange Beach Event Center on The Wharf
4671 Wharf Pkwy W, Orange Beach, AL 36561
Registration begins July 22, 2025
AMENITIES
Your week will be filled with
- a visit to OWA theme park and water park
- arcade play at Arena The Next Level Arcade and Outer Limits VR,
- train rides on The Wharf Express,
- a spin on the Ferris wheel,
- shopping on Main Street at places like Sand And Kisses Children’s Boutique, Maho Shades, Build-A-Bear and Sand Dollar Lifestyles,
- taking a dolphin cruise aboard the Sunny Lady or renting a boat from Orange Beach Boat Rentals
- enjoying meals and desserts from Sugar Shack, Dippin’ Dots and Kilwins, Yoho Rum & Tacos that has a kids meal sure to please.
- If it’s rainy, catch a movie at AMC Theatres or check out the Cool Shots Selfie Museum.
HOTELS / HOUSING
The Wharf Rental Management: https://www.wharfcondos.com/
Condo vacation rental company located within walking distance of the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf.
SpringHill Suites Orange Beach at The Wharf: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/pnsor-springhill-suites-orange-beach-at-the-wharf/overview/
Located next door to the Orange Beach Event Center at The Wharf.
Young’s Suncoast Vacation Rentals: https://www.youngssuncoast.com/
Vacations rental company that has several vacation rentals on and off the beach.
Perdido Beach Resort: https://perdidobeachresort.reztrip.com/classic/en/special_offer?action=show&controller=landings&locale=en&rate_code[]=STCB&rate_code[]=STCB&starting_page=special_offer
Full service, beachfront hotel in Orange Beach. Using this link will pull in special rates.
The Lodge at Gulf State Park, A Hilton Hotel: https://lodgeatgulfstatepark.com/
Full service, beachfront hotel in Gulf Shores.
Hampton Inn in Gulf Shores: https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/gufgshx-hampton-gulf-shores/
Hilton Garden Inn in Orange Beach: https://hiltongardeninnorangebeach.com/
Brett/Robinson Vacation Rentals: https://www.brett-robinson.com/sports-groups
One of the largest vacation rental companies in the destination. They have several vacation options on and off the beach.
Additional options: https://gulfshoressports.bookdirect.net/#/lodgings?campaign=gulfshores-large-bookingwidget&checkin=20230702&checkout=20230709&locale=en
Panama City Beach, FL
July 14 – 18, 2026
Edgewater Beach Resort
11212 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
Registration begins July 22, 2025
HOTELS / HOUSING
Emerald Beach Properties, Hannah Jones 850-234-0997
pm@emeraldbeachproperties.com
To book online, go to Emeraldbeachproperties.com, enter dates, pick a property: Edgewater Beach Resort, pick a unit, and upon check out, put in the code: #GROUP26 for a 10% discount
Southern Rentals, Miranda Wilkins (850) 630-2686
mirandaw@gosouthern.com
RealJoy Vacations, Jody 850-974-0974
jody@realjoy.com
Panhandle Getaways 850-588-8125
reservations@panhandlegetaways.com
Hyatt on Front Beach Road & Springhill suites by Marriott.
Monica Morales is the sales manager at both of these properties. Monica.Morales1@hyatt.com
Spring Hill, 850-238-3646
Holiday Inn, 850-230-4046
Comfort Suites, 850-249-1234
Garner by IHG (special rate), Panama City Beach Northeast
9201 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, FL 92407