COMPETITION DETAIL

I wanted to take a moment to commend AXIS Dance Competition for the truly thoughtful and professional experience they provided—not just for our dancers, but for our entire studio community. I hadn’t written a review after our first time attending, but after experiencing other events this season, I now have an even deeper appreciation for the care, detail, and organization that AXIS brings to the table. From the moment we arrived, we noticed how well-staffed the event was. There were team members everywhere, ready to assist with a smile, and it genuinely felt like everyone wanted to be there. Backstage was calm, focused, and managed—never a free-for-all—and that made a world of difference for our dancers. Even during awards, there were extra staff on stage helping the kids stay safe and organized, which I’ve come to realize is not the norm at every competition. The stage itself was beautiful and clean, with a wrinkle-free Marley floor that our dancers loved performing on. The livestream was high quality and reliable—something we can’t take for granted anymore—and the emcee kept the audience informed throughout the weekend. I especially appreciated how they communicated pauses or delays clearly; it removes the anxiety of wondering what’s happening. Award ceremonies were efficient but still celebratory, striking the right balance between honoring the kids’ hard work and keeping the event moving. It’s a hard line to walk, but they do it well. The venue was clean, stocked with basics like toilet paper (it’s the little things!), and felt comfortable and professional from start to finish. When it came to critiques and scoring, even if we didn’t always agree 100% (as is expected in any judged event), it was clear the judges were experienced and offered useful, justified feedback that helped us grow. AXIS gets so many things right—from the big picture to the small, thoughtful details. It’s a competition we look forward to returning to, and one we trust with our dancers.

This is our favorite competition! Organized, professional, and encouraging staff. There are so many fun opportunities at Axis-improv competitions, title competitions, and the Throw-Down. We always leave Axis feeling happy and inspired .

Always a good time at Axis! The staff is always nice and really help the kids enjoy their classes and comps.

Love the staff and the whole competition! I feel like I learn more and more there and love competing with my team there!

Axis is AWESOME !!! Very organized and great staff!!!!

Love Axis, great atmosphere, lots of positive energy and fun! My daughter loves both the convention and competition. Thank you to Abby Williams for being a positive role model and big support during the ABq convention!

Such friendly staff, very organized and knowledgeable!

Brought our granddaughter to Albuquerque for this competition. It was our first time to attend and we were very impressed! Venue was great, the event was very well run and timely, staff was professional and welcoming. A great experience for all!

Axis is one of our favorite dance competitions. Always runs smoothly and the staff is great. Highly recommend!

We have been part of their completions and conventions for several years. They are excellent. Such professionalism.

My daughter had a blast at Axis convention. Abby Williams was so sweet to her, helpful, and definitely inspired her!

Abby Williams was amazing!! Such a sweet and talented young lady !!

My daughter has been going to AXIS dance competitions for several years and they are always a great experience. Their staff is encouraging and fun. This last convention Abby Williams was a favorite of the assistants. Thank you Abby!

Abby Williams was my favorite assistant in Albuquerque’s convention! Abby you’re awesome!

We love Axis! We have been to several competitions and conventions. Special shout out to Abby Williams for assisting this year in Albuquerque NM. She was excellent!

We have been to axis several years in a row now and the assistants always make the conventions. Abby Williams brought such a great energy to all the dancers! Truly great talent!

We love Axis! The convention was a blast my Daughter loved all the dancer and assistant abby Williams!!!

Love Axis! Linda, Jason and crew are so wonderful! Friendly, professional, fun! Adding the A squad was awesome! Abby Williams was amazing 👏 🤩

AXIS is always a great time! As usual, the teachers and assistants were amazing! Abby Williams was an absolute gem 💎

Axis is a great dance experience! We love both the convention and competition. The staff are so friendly and make you and your dancer feel important!

AXIS Convention/Competition is run buy true professionals that maintain a "loving, positive family" environment! In the intense world of dance competition they are able to consistently provide a rewarding experience!

I love Axis!! It has been so fun competing there and every time I competed I feel very safe and welcomed!! Axis brings such good energy and is always a fun time!!

I love Axis Dance Competition! The staff is friendly and helpful. This competition is efficient and loving to everyone. I would recommend Axis Dance Competition to everyone!

I love Axis Dance Competition! The owner is the sweetest soul ever. I always feel welcomed and prepared to go on stage when I’m there.

I love love love Axis!! This is by far my favorite competition I have danced at in all 10 years of competing! The staff truly feel like family and the environment is nothing but joy and positivity!!

AXIS has been a vital part of our daughter’s dance journey. Their competitions always bring top notch dancers that motivate our daughter to push herself to greater heights every time she attends. I love the addition of conventions as well as they have helped to build relationships with influential choreographers from all over the country. I have no doubt these relationships will be a crucial asset as our daughter continues to pursue a career in the dance world.

I love dancing at AXIS! All of the staff are so kind a personable. They take the time to talk to the dancers and are super fun to be around. The classes are incredible and the awards ceremonies are so much fun. AXIS is an overall amazing experience that I hope all dancers and parents get to be a part of!

I love this dance competition and convention! I always have the best time coming here each year! The staff is incredible and so sweet to everyone. The competition is always on schedule too! I would most definitely recommend for dancer to come to AXIS!

Axis is top notch! They always run on time and keep their awards ceremony’s concise and fun. They promote an inviting atmosphere, welcoming everyone at all levels.

I love coming to this competition every year. The staff is so friendly and I feel so inspired getting to learn from these team members. The energy is great on and off the dance floor!

amazing competition, i look forward to it very year! staff is very nice and good communication!

The competition allows dancers to really shine while providing a supportive and uplifting environment. The staff, instructors and judges are top notch! I high recommend this competition to any dance studio that wants a well organized, competitive, professional experience.

Amazing competition and master classes that show so much love and encouragement to the dancers. The staff are the best!

I look forward to this competition every year and everyone is so nice!

Axis Dance Competition brings some of the best judges to their Competitions. The IDA judges we had last season offered some of the best critiques we have ever had. They were knowledgeable in many styles and really were invested in giving great feedback. The staff was friendly, the competition stage was large, and our dancers had a great time.

Axis is such a fun dance competition! Miss Linda is the best and runs a wonderful event! Free master classes and an amazing staff are just a little taste of what you will enjoy at Axis. Axis truly is a positive environment where every dancer has the opportunity to succeed.

Axis Dance Competition offers a wonderful competition environment. It is ran in a professional manner. Event ran on time, while keeping safety protocols in place. Great experience for our dancers!

We love everything about Axis! It is one of our favorite competitions to attend! Miss Linda and her staff are so welcoming! They are friendly, professional, organized and helpful. We are looking forward to this season at AXIS!!

This past season we had the pleasure of attending AXIS Dance competition in New Mexico. We were extremely impressed with AXIS! their staff and judges are so welcoming! We also feel their judges are well educated in all dance genres. The scoring was fair, and corrections were stated clearly. Their dance competition director, Linda Diamond, is friendly, dedicated and organized. Our dancers had a fun and production weekend! We really recommend that you sign up for AXIS and have a great competition weekend with them.

Axis is one of our favorite competitions to attend each season! The owner, Linda, and her staff are friendly, professional, and helpful. They create such a fun and uplifting environment that all of our parents and dancers love! The judges are the best in the business! They give feedback unlike any other competition and our dancers really look forward to hearing their critiques. Axis is so much more than just a dance competition. They offer so many extras such as FREE master classes and audition opportunities to give the dancers a taste of what it’s like outside of competitive dance. I just can’t say enough wonderful things about Axis! We are looking forward to attending again next season!

Love everything about Axis! The Staff are friendly and treat you like family, they seem to genuinely care about dancer growth, the judges critiques are practical and helpful, and the Free Master classes really complete the experience of a competition weekend. Cannot say enough good things about this company....nothing but love!

Linda and her team are the great! If you want a positive, uplifting experience for your dancers, check them out! They are very organized backstage and have runners to help keep everyone moving. Axis is a family-friendly competition that encourages all levels to dance at their best.