Elite Dance Nationals: WCTE 2026
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA
Event Date
July 6th - 9th
Venue
SANDLER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
201 Market St, Virginia Beach, VA 23462
HOTEL (main)
WESTIN VA BEACH TOWN CENTER
201 Market St, Va Beach, VA 23462
HOTEL (overflow)
COASTAL HOTEL & SUITES VIRGINIA BEACH OCEANFRONT
2015 Atlantic Ave., Va Beach, VA 23451
HOTEL (overflow)
TBC
HOTEL (overflow)
TBC
NOTE: SELECT DATES INSIDE THE EVENT DATE WINDOW
NOTE: REFERENCE WCTE GROUP WHAN CALLING TO BOOK
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Payment Deadline Date
June 6th
MYSTIC, CT
Event Date
July 13th - 17th
Venue
MYSTIC MARRIOT RESORT & SPA
625 N Rd #117, Groton, CT 06340
HOTEL (main)
MYSTIC MARRIOT RESORT & SPA
625 N Rd #117, Groton, CT 06340
HOTEL (overflow)
HILTON GARDEN INN- MYSTIC
224 Gold Star Hwy, Groton, CT 06340
HOTEL (overflow)
HILTON MYSTIC
20 Coogan Blvd, Mystic, CT 06355
HOTEL (overflow)
HAMPTON INN- GROTON
300 Long Hill Rd, Groton, CT 06340
NOTE: SELECT DATES INSIDE THE EVENT DATE WINDOW
NOTE: SELECT DATES INSIDE THE EVENT DATE WINDOW
NOTE: SELECT DATES INSIDE THE EVENT DATE WINDOW
NOTE: SELECT DATES INSIDE THE EVENT DATE WINDOW
Payment Deadline Date
June 13th
WCTE Nationals is a top-notch, unforgettable celebration ...the ultimate way to end the season.
This premier nationals event delivers nonstop dance, positive energy, and high-impact performances in an elevated, inspiring atmosphere. It’s the perfect finale that honors your dancers and everything they’ve worked for all year.
2026 National Championship
**Tentative schedule - schedule format subject to change
DAY 1 – Master Class Workshops, Solo and Duo/ Trio Competition
DAY 2 – Opening Number Closed Rehearsal, Master Class Workshops, Solo, Duo/ Trio and Group Competition
DAY 3 – Opening Number Closed Rehearsal, Master Class Workshops, Duo/ Trio and Group Competition
DAY 4 - Opening Number Closed Rehearsal, Master Class Workshops, Duo/ Trio and Group Competition
DAY 5 – Opening Number Tech Closed Rehearsal, Master Class Workshops, Title Presentation Showcase Competition, World-Class Elite Call Back Event, and National Champion Awards Presentation
The Schedule breakdown is tentative and subject to change. The Confirmed Competition schedule will be posted (10-14 days) out from the competition date.
WCTE NATIONALS
