FRIDAY - SUNDAY
FEBRUARY 26th - 28th, 2027
Universal Orlando Resort
Contest of Champions is an
Independent open dance & drill competition
No Bids or Qualifiers Required
No bids, qualifiers, camps, or membership dues required, just come and compete!
Elementary, Junior High/Middle School, Junior Varsity, Extra-Small Varsity, Small Varsity, Medium Varsity, Large Varsity, Extra-Large Varsity, Coed, All-Male, & Elite Teams
Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior & Pro-Am
Contemporary, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Technical Open
Military, Kick, Novelty/Character, Pom, Precision Open
Universal Orlando Resort
1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in every category and classification, plus banners for Varsity Top 3 Best In Category Finalists & Non-Varsity Best In Category and Classification National Champions.
Official Contest of Champions National Jackets for Varsity Best in Category National Champions & Non-Varsity Classification National Champions.
$1,000 cash prizes for Classification National Champions and Best in Category National Champions.
$1,000, $500, and $250 college scholarships for the top three school 12th Grade and Studio Senior Soloists.
High Point Champion, National Grand Champion, Outstanding Choreography, and the Spirit of COC Award.
**Award eligibility and minimum entry requirements apply. See the 2027 Nationals Info Book below for full details.**
ALL Directors, Performers & Spectators must purchase an official Contest of Champions travel package for admission to the competition and awards events.
Please note: Universal theme park tickets and annual passes do not include competition admission.
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