Dancer of the Year Competition

The Most Exciting
Solo Competition

Rainbow’s Dancer of the Year competition is an additional division for soloists to register, qualify and win!

Judged with a unique scoresheet consisting of criteria emphasizing overall entertainment and performance quality, America’s talented dancers will vie in hopes of winning that prestigious title of...Dancer of the Year!

The Dancer of the Year competition for our 2025 season has expanded and provided even more dancers across the country an opportunity to shine!

NEW, Rainbow invites our LIMITLESS STARZ contestants to compete along with our Starz of Tomorrow, Rising Starz and Elite Starz levels.

Here’s a list of what to look forward to as a DOY finalist!

  • 19 winners per Regional competition in respective divisions are awarded a stunning tiara or cap!
  • All Dancer of the Year finalists receive a stylish custom sweatshirt!
  • All Dancer of the Year finalists qualify to register for the National Dancer of the Year Competition at our fun-filled National Finals in Galveston, TX!

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Alexis Schueller
A Step Above Dance Academy
Elite Starz Junior Dancer of the year
Alexis Schueller

  • Tiara & Cap

    Dancer of the Year female winners will dazzle in their stunning crowns. Male winners win a stylish Dancer of the Year cap.

  • Jacket

    Winners will sport a fierce custom Dancer of the Year jacket.

  • Medallion

    Every Dancer of the Year participant takes home a sparkling custom medallion.

EXPERIENCE THE
EXCITEMENT OF NATIONALS!

Rainbow’s Dancer of the Year Competition is a unique and separate event one evening during Finals Week. Soloists from across the United States in all levels will battle in a fierce competition to be named the distinguished Dancer of the Year Champion!

  • All Dancer of the Year contestants are individually highlighted in an entertaining intro for the Dancer of the Year competition event!
  • All competitors will receive a medallion!
  • All winners will receive a cash prize, the coveted custom Dancer of the Year rhinestone jacket, a stunning tiara or cap and a dance combo in the opening number of Rainbow's Grand Finale event!

Don’t miss out
on your opportunity
to SHINE!

Braelyn Schaffer
Triple Threat Performing Arts
Elite Starz Petite Dancer of the Year
Braelyn Schaffer

SIGN UP ONLINE OR AT THE COMPETITION *

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* National Dancer of the Year competition must be pre-registered.

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