ABOUT US

Groove produces innovative, high-energy dance competitions and conventions, blending cutting-edge technology with a fun, fast-paced experience for dancers. We're committed to the ongoing growth and success of each dancer who crosses our stage. We take pride in offering unmatched customer service and building lasting relationships with dancers, families, and studio directors alike. Our competitions are all about the dancers and providing a memorable experience for every performer.

Why Groove?

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Professional Production Value:
We create an atmosphere that inspires performers to perform at their best. Our goal is to elevate our stage and events to the next level, giving dancers the opportunity to experience a professional performance. Our hope is that this will ignite a passion to continue in their dance journey and aspirations.
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Dancer Experience:
Each registered competitor will receive a free dancer gift just for joining us! Dancers can read peer-to-peer encouragement at our Wall of Positivity before taking the stage. The creativity isn’t only for the stage- dance with your friends at our Backstage Cam or strike a pose at our interactive Selfie-Station.
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Groove is a proud member of OneBeat Dance Brands:
Enjoy one point of contact, streamlined rules with standards set by the United States Dance Regulators (USDR), and expanded opportunities within our brands and partnerships including the Industry Dance Awards (IDA), Association of Dance Competitions and Conventions (ADCC), and more!
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Experienced and Well-Rounded Judging Panels:
Our professional judging panel has extensive teaching and industry experience. They are professionals who understand the importance of each moment the dancers have on stage. Our judges are trained to provide uplifting, constructive feedback to further a dancers education.
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Single Staged Events:
We place entry caps on our events, allowing us to produce single-stage events with reasonable start and end times. This allows for a more enjoyable competition weekend for all attendees.

Conventions

Our one-day conventions focus on smaller class sizes for a more personal learning experience from our world-renowned, passionate, and knowledgeable faculty members. Each convention features classes in Lyrical, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Contemporary. Our conventions will conclude with our Faculty Finale, scholarship presentation, and a meet and greet opportunity with our faculty. 

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Regional Competitions

Groove offers three levels of competition: Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. We offer unique awards to allow numerous opportunities for competitors to be recognized, including: adjudicated awards, category placements, overall awards, studio awards, judges awards, cash prizes, and scholarship opportunities.

Studio Directors :: Pre-Registration is available starting August 1st to save your studio's spot at the Regional Competition of your choice and have our largest studio incentives locked-in. Please contact us for more information!


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National Finals

Our National Finals feature a three-level convention, as well as our age-specific social events: the Groovefest Gala (13+ over ) and our Junior Bash (12 + under). We are proud to offer of 7th annual Parent Dance Battle for charity, OneBeat Pin Trading, and our final battle of the week known as The JAM.

Studio Directors :: Pre-Registration is available starting August 1st to save your studio's spot at the National Final of your choosing. We offer a free hotel room for qualifying studio directors. Please contact us for more information and stipulations! 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Groove offers three levels of competition: Novice, Intermediate, and Advanced. Please visit section 2A of our Rules and Regulations for additional information on our performance levels.

Yes! Groove provides free photos and videos to every registered competitor. Media is released to studio directors within 2 weeks of the event.

To view award results, please visit the Tour Dates section of our website, find the event of your choice, select "Event Details" and then "View Results". Results are typically available within the week following the event.

This season we are proud to produce 3 National Finals: Orlando, FL (June 21-25, 2026), Atlantic City, NJ (June 29 - July 3, 2026) and Nashville, TN (July 13-17, 2026).

Please visit our Rules and Regulations for more information regarding our props and music stipulations. Music information may be found in section 4A. Prop information may be found in section 4B.

Groove is a proud sponsor of the Industry Dance Awards (IDA)! At each of our Regional Competitions, we nominate select advanced group routines to be in the running to represent us at IDA.

Yes! Opening Number Invitations and Scholarships are cross-honored amongst our competition brands. Any OneBeat scholarship or opening number invite can be used at any OneBeat event.