Conventions, Competitions & Events

2026 BreakOut Convention & Competition

  • April 10-12, 2026
  • 2 Full Days of Convention Classes
  • Competition for Solo/Duo/Trio/Groups/Lines/Productions.
  • Cash Awards for high scores!!
  • High Score groups 12 & under and 13 & over invited to perform at FDM Thanksgiving Gala.
  • Convention scholarships awarded on Sunday, at Encore! 
  • Online registration opens August 1, 2025
  • Registration Deadline: March 10, 2026
  • Location: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel and Convention Center

 

 

 

2026 Scholarship Auditions

  • October 24, 2026
  • Scholarship opportunities for member students ages 13 – 18/and still in high school.
  • Scholarships awarded at our annual Thanksgiving Convention Gala in Orlando
  • Online registration opens Summer 2026
  • Registration deadline TBA
  • Location: Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando

 

 

 

 

2026 Teacher’s Intensive & Master Class

  • October 24 & 25, 2026
  • Saturday Teacher’s Intensive 
  • Sunday Master Class for teachers and advanced students ages 13 & up that participated in the scholarship audition.
  • Online registration opens Summer 2026
  • Location: Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando

 

 

 

2026 Thanksgiving Convention & Title Competitions

  • 3 Full Days of Convention Classes, in 4 age levels, with Master Faculty.
  • Mr. & Miss Title Competitions for Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior age divisions.
  • Royal Dance Festival Showcase
  • Saturday evening Gala & Scholarship Awards
  • Online registration opens Summer 2026
  • Registration Deadline: TBA
  • Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando

     

     

     

    Registration link, when available, can be found in the Member’s Only section of the website. 

    Non-Members, please contact us for more information.

    competition directors

    Keli Clarke

    Title Competition Director

    info@floridadancemasters.org

    Melissa Walters

    BreakOut Competition Director

    info@floridadancemasters.org