International Street Dance Competition, Red Bull Dance Your Style, to Host US National Final in Tampa
On Saturday, September 19, for the first time ever, the Tampa Bay Area will host the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final USA
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TAMPA, FL - For the first time ever, the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Final USA will debut in Tampa, bringing the country’s top dancers to a state known for producing some of the best dance talent in the world. The event will unite dancers from across the U.S. to connect, compete, and celebrate diverse dance cultures.
The Tampa Convention Center will see 16 of the country’s best street dancers, battle it out for the National Championship title, and to represent the U.S. at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final in Zurich
All-styles dancers will face off in a 1v1 bracket, battling to surprise tracks that test their freestyle skills, musicality, and individuality to “wow” the crowd. Fans vote live and get to decide who is crowned the Red Bull Dance Your Style national champion. You can purchase tickets for the Red Bull Dance Your Style National Finals USA HERE.
- Saturday, September 19
- Tampa Convention Center
- Doors: 6:30 PM
- Competition: 8:00 PM
The competition closes out the 2026 Red Bull Dance Your Style USA season, which traveled to Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Brooklyn, Kansas City, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Salt Lake City, and more, spotlighting remarkable dance styles and thriving dance communities from every corner of the country.
Sixteen of the country’s best dancers from South Florida and beyond, including regional qualifier winners and runner-ups, will take the National Final stage for the chance to represent the U.S. at the Red Bull Dance Your Style World Finals in Zurich on October 24. Dancers to watch include Motiv Crew’s Marlee Hightower, Kida the Great, Kidd the Monster, and more.
The evening will be hosted by local dance leaders K-Sole and Myverse, with Tampa’s own Hans bringing the energy as DJ for the night.
Ahead of the National Final, the Southeast’s rich dance culture will come to life through a full weekend of programming celebrating the dance community. Highlights include exhibition battles such as Team America vs. Team World, a 5v5 battle featuring local and global legends including Tampa-born Yoe, Crystal Jackson, and 2025 Red Bull Dance Your Style World Final winner Jaira Joy. The weekend will also feature workshops led by acclaimed dancers, including Florida native Amari Marshall, acclaimed choreographer and dance captain for Beyoncé.