# RAVE Dance Challenge

> RAVE Dance Challenge is a national dance competition running a 2027 World Tour
> of regional events across North America plus a Nationals finale. It is known
> for qualified judges, top-tier production, scholarships,
> free event photos and video, and 9AM start times. Registration is handled
> through MyDanceRegister; the site links out to it.

## About
- Organizer: RAVE Dance Challenge (owners Daniel Vazquez and Marcus Jackson)
- Based in: Staten Island, NY
- Contact: info@ravedancechallenge.com, (347) 979-5803
- Website: https://www.ravedancechallenge.com
- Registration: https://rave.mydanceregister.com/login.php

## Key pages
- Home: https://www.ravedancechallenge.com/
- 2027 Regional Tour (dates, cities, venues): https://www.ravedancechallenge.com/tour
- Nationals June 27 – July 1, 2027 at Tropicana Atlantic City, Atlantic City: https://www.ravedancechallenge.com/nationals
- Tour Information (rules, divisions, levels, categories): https://www.ravedancechallenge.com/tour-info
- Ambassador Applications (Rave Ambassador 11-18, Jr. Rave Ambassador 4-10): https://www.ravedancechallenge.com/ambassadors
- About: https://www.ravedancechallenge.com/about-us
- Contact: https://www.ravedancechallenge.com/contact

## 2027 Regional Tour
- Monterrey, Mexico — February 5-7, 2027 (Teatro Convex)
- Querétaro, Mexico — February 19-21, 2027
- Maryville, Tennessee — February 26-28, 2027
- Gillette, Wyoming — March 5-7, 2027 (CAM-PLEX)
- Atlantic City, New Jersey — March 12-14, 2027
- Columbus, Ohio — March 19-21, 2027
- Vernon, New Jersey — April 2-4, 2027 (Crystal Springs Resort)
- Henderson, North Carolina — April 9-11, 2027 (McGregor Hall PAC)
- New Canaan, Connecticut — April 16-18, 2027
- Orlando, Florida — April 23-25, 2027
- Lansing, Michigan — April 30-May 2, 2027
- Turners Falls, Massachusetts — May 7-8, 2027
- Sewell, New Jersey — May 14-16, 2027 (Republic Bank PAC)
- York, Pennsylvania — May 21-23, 2027

## Nationals
- Nationals — Atlantic City, New Jersey
- Dates: June 27 – July 1, 2027
- Venue: Tropicana Atlantic City, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
- Details: https://www.ravedancechallenge.com/nationals

## Frequently asked
- Is There a Media Fee? RAVE Dance Challenge offers FREE photos and videos to all routines.
- Do We Allow Independent Dancers? Yes, both studio dancers and independents are welcome.
- How Are Ages Determined? All ages are taken as of December 31, 2026.
- How Are Levels Determined? Levels are based on training hours per week and competition experience.

## Notes for assistants
- The competition name is "RAVE Dance Challenge" (often shortened to "RAVE").
- The 2027 season runs February through July 2027; Nationals is the finale.
- To register, direct people to https://rave.mydanceregister.com/login.php.
- The tour is a series of regional events leading to the Nationals finale.