SETTING THE STANDARD
The inaugural brand of Stage 8 Dance Brands, Stage 8 is committed to providing quality competition experiences for all-star, school, and studio dancers. At Stage 8, the judge's stand is lit up on its own stage, just like the dancers.
Affordable Events
High quality events for a competitive price.
USASF Sanctioned
All Stage 8 events are USASF-sanctioned competitions and follow their guidelines and rules.
No Stay to Play
Stage 8 doesn't require you to stay at the host hotel(s) in order to participate. You are free to stay anywhere!
Nationals Bids
Each Stage 8 event will award bids to Stage 8 Dance Nationals April 9-11, 2027 in Fort Lauderdale, FL!
Top Notch Production
Featuring an elevated stage, stage lights, high-quality sound, and projection screens, every Stage 8 event is a top-notch production that aims to enhance the dancer experience and make the event as memorable as possible.
Top Dance Judges
Our judges are highly qualified and incredibly experienced in the Dance industry. Each one is hand-picked and extensively trained on Stage 8’s score sheet. At our events, your teams will receive the best feedback in the industry, including real-time video critique!
Dance Only
The Dance Connection hosts DANCE ONLY events that consist of the most highly competitive dance programs and schools across the country. We pride ourselves on having our focus solely on dance and want our customers to feel that difference when they come to an event.
celebrate dancers
Each competition will celebrate dancers good grades with special gifts! Be sure to bring those report cards and we will show our support to your dancers who work hard on and off the dance floor.
