Showstopper Dance Competition

Join us for the second weekend of the Showstopper Dance Competition: April 17-19, 2026 at Kellogg Arena!

🎟️ This event is FREE admission!

⏰ Schedule will be released shortly prior to the event.

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We design each day of the Showstopper dance competition in Battle Creek, MI, to be seamless and spectacular. When the details are handled, your dancers can shine and you can enjoy every second.

🌟 Step into the spotlight with a competition experience like no other:

  • Built for Every Studio and Every Dancer:
    • 5 competition levels, including a level for dancers with special needs and disabilities
    • 5 overall age divisions
    • 20+ category age divisions
    • 6 routine entry types
    • 15+ dance categories
    • Awards for both categories and overalls
  • World-Class Production: Custom Marley stages, pro lighting, massive LED screens
  • Free Live Stream: Every routine streamed with β€œnext-up” screen updates
  • Dynamic LED Backgrounds: 100,000+ visuals tailored to each performance
  • Capture the Moment: Multi-camera videos and professional photosβ€”each photo or video package starting at $9.99 per routine
  • Professional Critiques: Honest, helpful feedback from industry pros
  • Trophies + Medals: Every dancer gets a medal, every routine earns a trophy
  • Special Opportunities: Convention scholarships, magazine features, All-Star invites, and even Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade selections
  • Shop the Showstopper Store: Over 50 exclusive items dancers loveβ€”at prices you’ll appreciate
  • Memorable Extras: Just Dance videos, photo ops, and fun surprises throughout the weekend

🏨 Host Hotels: Reserve your room through Showstopper Travel to access exclusive discounted rates at the NEW venue’s hotelβ€”stay just steps from all the action!

πŸ…ΏοΈ Parking is available in the Hamblin Ave. parking ramp (connected to the Kellogg Arena)

ID Dance Competition – Zenith Tour

The ID Dance Competition returns to Kellogg Arena for the 2026 Zenith Tour!

Friday, January 30 – Sunday, February 1

A downloadable program will be available before the start of the event.Β 

What to expect: πŸ‘‡

-The ID Icon experience of a lifetime!Β 
-Stress-free, organized event with interactive mc and backstage manager
-CERTIFIED PANEL OF DANCE ADJUDICATORS
-Exciting and energetic awards ceremonies
-Huge and inventive awards
-State of the art stage, lighting and LED video backdrop
-Improv dance off challenges
-THE ID HYPE HAT EXPERIENCE
-COMPLIMENTARY master classes
-Constructive & PROFESSIONAL judges feedback
-Reserved teacher seating & VIP TEACHER refreshment lounge available all weekend
-Best merchandise selection in the industry
-Photo and video ALL ACCESS OPTIONAL PASS
-ICONIC photo backdrops to capture every moment & more!

ParkingΒ is available in the Hamblin Ave. parking ramp (Connected to the Kellogg Arena) for $8. Other Downtown Battle Creek parking structures and street parking are also available, prices vary per structure.

NO OUTSIDE FOOD, DRINK, COOLERS OR WEAPONS ALLOWED IN KELLOGG ARENA.

Recommended Hotel: BRAND NEW DoubleTree by Hilton, connected to the Kellogg Arena.

Visit https://www.iddancecomp.com/ for most updated info.

Kellogg Arena