Rising Star Talent Productions

Rising Star Talent Productions is committed to creating a dance/vocal competition environment that meets or exceeds performers’ and instructors’ expectations, and inspires them to strive for excellence.

Welcome to our 2024-25 season! Thank you to the over 150,000 dancers, singers and acrobats across the eastern United States who chose Rising Star Talent Productions as their talent competition last season. With over $150,000 planned for regional and national awards, 2024-25 will bring exciting adventures at Rising Star!

REGIONAL COMPETITIONS

Schedules are posted 7-10 days before the competition date. Don’t forget to be ready to perform ninety (90) minutes before your scheduled performance time!

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	DATE	CITY
	Nov 16, 2024	Columbus, OH
	Jan 18-19, 2025	Cincinnati, OH
	Feb 8-9, 2025	Lake Orion, MI
	Feb 15-16, 2025	Owensboro, KY
	Feb 22-23, 2025	North Carolina
	Feb 28-Mar 2, 2025	Nashville, TN
	Mar 7-9, 2025	Pittsburgh, PA
	Mar 14-16, 2025	New Albany, OH
	Mar 22-23, 2025	Rochester, NY
	Mar 28-30, 2025	Rockton, IL
	Apr 4-6, 2025	Dalton, GA
	Apr 11-13, 2025	St. Louis, MO
	Apr 26-27, 2025	Charleston, WV
	May 2-4, 2025	Warren, OH
	May 9-11, 2025	Indianapolis, IN

NATIONAL FINALS COMPETITION

Please join us at one of our Regional competitions to qualify to attend a National Finals competition. Visit our Schedule page for more information.

Come join us in the beautiful Smoky Mountains! Pigeon Forge offers many attractions, shows, restaurants and shopping opportunities to compliment your competition experience.

Pigeon Forge, TN

June 27 - July 2, 2025

LeConte Center

NEWS & TIPS

Our 2024-25 Schedule is Released!

Please take a look at our schedule and mark your calendars. Online registration is now open.

Our Top Acts from 2024 Nationals

Videos of our National Rising Star/Shining Star Competition Participants are available on Rising Star’s YouTube Channel!

Photo & Video Access

For the 2024-2025 Season, we no longer require the Media Fee. Please read through the Media section of our Rules & Regulations for this year's options.

Have You Checked the Rules?

Be sure to check our Rules & Regulations page to ensure you are up-to-date on before you attend.

What's My Age Group?

Is your birthday coming soon and you are not sure which Age Group you should enter? Don’t forget that ages are figured as of January 1, 2025 including our November 2024 competition!

Show Your Support

A variety of options are available to show support for your studio or performer(s) in the Competition Program. All orders must be received 21 days before the competition.

The Results are In

Congratulations to all the 2024 Pigeon Forge National Finals winners!

New “Ms./Mr. Star Entertainer Title” Award

Returning for the 2024-25 season, the Ms./Mr. Star Entertainer Titles are presented to the most entertaining solos of each of the four Age Groups excluding Adults (Petite, Junior, Teen & Senior) in all 3 levels.

How do I Submit My Music?

Upload your music through your Dance Comp Genie sign-in by 9am the Wednesday before the competition date. Be sure to bring a backup on another device to the competition.

We Have What You Need

Forget something? Be sure to ask about our contest “emergency” kit for safety pins, bobby pins, a glue gun or sewing kit. Rising Star looks to serve you in the best way possible. We also have a fantastic sales department that carries the latest in competition wear including t-shirts, shorts, novelty items and much more!