Empire Dance Challenge

Syracuse Regional Competition

Location

Venue: The Oncenter
Address: 800 South State Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

Schedule

Friday, May 15, 2026

• Doors Open for Competition: 12:00 p.m.
• Theater Doors Open: 12:30 p.m.
• Competition Starts: 1:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 16, 2026

• Doors Open for Competition: 6:00 a.m.
• Theater Doors Open: 6:30 a.m.
• Competition Starts: 7:00 a.m.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

• Doors Open for Competition: 6:00 a.m.
• Theater Doors Open: 6:30 a.m.
• Competition Starts: 7:00 a.m.

Merchandise & Programs

Merchandise and programs will be available for purchase throughout the event.

Live Streaming

Live stream available at www.EmpireDanceChallenge.com
Click on the Streaming tab at the top of the website.

Event Policies

• No photo or video recording of any kind during the event.
• Video taping will result in disqualification.
• No vaping, no smoking, and no alcohol on premises.
• No eating or drinking in the theater or dressing rooms. Designated areas will be available.

Social Media

Each of our regional events this year will feature new activities dancers can join throughout the weekend.
Please check our Facebook and Instagram for details.

2026 SYRACUSE, NY - COMPETITION
Friday May 15, 2026	2:15 pm	Uptown League (Competitive)	Junior	Solo	Lyrical	12	126	Wish You The Best	F	1	Abigail Anderson
Friday Session 1 Awards — 5:54 pm
Friday May 15, 2026	7:10 pm	Uptown League (Competitive)	Junior	Duos/Trios	Lyrical	12	214	Rhyme or Reason	F	2	Abigail Anderson, Carina Tolone
Friday Session 2 Awards — 8:45 pm
Friday May 15, 2026	10:07 pm	Downtown League	Junior	Solo	Lyrical	11	263	Stronger	F	1	Gracie Cummings
Friday Session 3 Awards — 10:25 pm
Break — Saturday 7:19 am
Saturday Session 4 Awards — 9:19 am
Break — 12:46 pm
Break — 1:06 pm
Saturday Session 5 Awards — 1:27 pm
Saturday Session 6 Awards — 4:45 pm
Saturday May 16, 2026	8:05 pm	Downtown League	Mini	Duos/Trios	Hip Hop	9	484	Sister, Sister	F	2	Gracie Cummings, Maverick Cummings
Saturday Session 7 — 8:38 pm
Break — 9:48 pm
Break — 10:07 pm
Break — 10:56 pm
Saturday Session 8 Awards — 11:11 pm
Sunday May 17, 2026	10:54 am	Uptown League (Competitive)	Teen	Solo	Jazz	14	602	Problem	F	1	Charlotte Osterhaus
Sunday Session 9 Awards — 12:12 pm
Break — 3:28 pm
Sunday Session 10 Awards — 3:56 pm
Break — 4:45 pm
Break — 5:01 pm
Break — 5:21 pm
Break — 5:48 pm
Break — 6:07 pm
Break — 6:42 pm
Sunday Session 11 Awards — 6:50 pm
Sunday Session 12 Awards — 9:41 pm