Two Stages, One Weekend Season

The Competitions

Sun City runs two sanctioned programs under one roof — a full dance competition and a dedicated aerial arts competition — each with its own divisions, judging panel, and awards.

Dance Competition

Floor & Stage

March 5–7, 2027 · El Paso County Coliseum
  • 10 divisions: Solos through High School XL & Production
  • 11 categories: Jazz, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Lyrical, Ballroom, Specialty, Acro, Improv, Kick, Pom, Showcase
  • Diamond / Sapphire / Ruby adjudication, Grand Champion finals
Entries from $70 per dance
Aerial Competition

Silks & Hoops

TBA · Dress rehearsal TBA
  • 3 divisions: Solos, Duets, Trios
  • 3 categories: Silks, Hoops, Specialty apparatus
  • Same medal tiers, dedicated 3-judge aerial panel
Entry pricing TBA
What You'll See on Stage

Categories

Dance categories in violet, aerial apparatus in white — every routine is placed by the technique it leads with.

Jazz

Up-tempo, jazz-forward technique

Hip-Hop

Primarily hip-hop technique

Contemporary

Jazz fused with modern technique

Lyrical

Jazz + ballet, emotional storytelling

Ballroom

Traditional or Latin technique

Specialty

Folklorico, tap, clogging, ethnic, novelty

Acro

Dance fused with acrobatic tricks (3+)

Improvisation

2:30, unknown song, spontaneous movement

Kick

Clean, synchronized kick lines

Pom

Precision pom-pom routine

Showcase

Critique only, not scored — discounted entry

Silks

Aerial fabric technique & drops

Hoops

Aerial lyra technique

Specialty Apparatus

Straps, hammock & other rigs