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THE DANCE EXPO

COVINGTON, KY

NOVEMBER 21-22, 2026

EVENT INFORMATION

Competition Format:

Saturday, November 21st: Tiny, Mini, Youth Team/Group Competition, Solos, Duets, & Trios

***Note: Based on registration and event capacity, Solos, Duets, and Trios could be moved to Friday evening, November 19th. 


Sunday, November 22st: Junior, Senior, Open Team/Group Competition, ALL School Teams, Solos, Duets, & Trios


2 Performance Levels for Solos, Duets & Trios: Rising Talent & Premier Talent
Levels are based on training/time spent training per week



SPECTATOR PRICING

Saturday or Sunday

1-Day Adult - $30 per person

Child/Active Military/Senior Citizen - $25 per person

2-Day Adult - $40 per person

Child/Active Military/Senior Citizen - $35 per person


NOTE: Children 10 and under are FREE!!! Child Pricing is for ages 11-15.

10% ticket service fee applies


VENUE INFORMATION

FIRST FINANCIAL CENTER

(Formerly Duke Energy Center)

525 Elm St Cincinnati, OH 45202 

Visit the Convention Center

HOTEL INFORMATION

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Customer Service Line:

502-354-9103     

Coming Soon!
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DANCE WORLDS BID EVENT

6 Partial Paid & 12 At-Large Bids

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10 BASECAMP BIDS

10 total 2 for each age group (Tiny, Mini, Youth, Junior, Senior/Open)