INSPIRE NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION LLC

What INSPIRE NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION LLC does

INSPIRE National Dance Competition LLC is a privately held, family-owned dance competition operator headquartered in Statesboro, Georgia, founded in 2014 by the Peeples and Jones families. The company runs regional dance competitions across 9 southeastern US states and an annual national finals event, serving dance studios and their student dancers through structured divisions (Inspiring Gems for special needs, Recreational, Competition, and Competition Elite) with a score-based adjudication system and tiered awards. Soloists, special needs dancers, parents/guardians, and industry professionals also participate through Title Competition, Parent Showcase, Face of Inspire, and Improv Competition offerings.

The company's product surface includes core event competitions, the Inspire Insights virtual feedback platform (launched October 2024 at $35 per routine for judge-reviewed video critiques), the CREW of Inspiring Leaders ambassadorship program for dancers aged 14+, an e-commerce merchandise store, and ancillary events such as the Parent Showcase and Improv Competition. Technology infrastructure relies on third-party partnerships: DanceCompGenie for registration, Dakiki for photo and video distribution to registered dancers, and the proprietary Inspire Insights portal for virtual feedback submissions. No AI/ML capabilities are present in the current product stack.

Revenue is generated primarily through studio-based competition entry fees (not publicly disclosed, negotiated with studio owners), supplemented by merchandise sales ($10-$80 price range), virtual feedback fees, CREW application fees ($45), Parent Showcase registration ($50), and Improv Competition entry ($65). Go-to-market is event-driven and direct-to-studio: studios must register through DanceCompGenie and bring a minimum of two performers, with the company marketing through Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, an email newsletter, and a blog. The company shares operational infrastructure with sister company Empire National Dance under common family ownership.

Name

INSPIRE NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION LLC

Legal name

INSPIRE NATIONAL DANCE COMPETITION LLC

Website

https://inspirendc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

INSPIRE National Dance Competition LLC is a family-owned dance competition operator headquartered in Statesboro, Georgia, running regional and national competitions across 9 southeastern US states for dance studios and their student dancers, with supplementary virtual feedback, merchandise, and ambassador programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dance Competition Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities (711320), Dance Companies (71112)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Dance Competitions & Showcases (Non-Esports) (MPAGADAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Dance Education (Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Cultural Dance) (EDAMAAAH), Dancers, Choreographers & Dance Troupes Booking (HSACAHAD)

Keywords

• Dance competition events
• Performing arts adjudications
• Virtual dance feedback
• Dance studio registration
• Competition merchandise sales

Headquarters

HQ city

Statesboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Competition Entry Fees: Dance studios pay entry fees for their dancers to participate in regional and national competitions. Entry fees are negotiated directly with studios and not publicly disclosed.
2. Merchandise Sales: Online store selling Inspire-branded merchandise including apparel (hoodies, sweatpants, sweatsuits), accessories (jacket pins), and awards (trophies, medals, bookends)
3. Virtual Feedback Services: $35 per routine for virtual judge feedback through Inspire Insights platform. Studio discounts available for bulk submissions.
4. CREW Program Fees: $45 application fee for the CREW of Inspiring Leaders ambassadorship program for dancers aged 14 and older
5. Parent Showcase Registration: $50 registration fee for parent/guardian participation in the Parent Showcase closing number at nationals, including shirt
6. Improv Competition Entry: $65 registration fee for entry into the Improv Auditions competition at nationals

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

INSPIRE National Dance Competition LLC runs family-owned regional and national dance competitions across 9 southeastern US states, with structured divisions (Inspiring Gems, Recreational, Competition, Competition Elite), electronic judging, and tiered adjudication awards. The company also operates a year-round virtual feedback service (Inspire Insights), an ambassadorship program (CREW of Inspiring Leaders), and an online merchandise store, with all studio registration handled through the DanceCompGenie platform.

Product overview

INSPIRE National Dance Competition LLC operates a family-owned dance competition business since 2014, offering a comprehensive portfolio of competition and non-competition products and services. The core offering includes regional and national dance competitions across 9 southeastern U.S. states, with structured divisions (Inspiring Gems, Recreational, Competition, Competition Elite) and adjudication award systems. Supporting products include Inspire Insights (virtual feedback platform where dancers submit video routines for professional judge critiques), the CREW of Inspiring Leaders ambassadorship program, Improv Competition, Parent Showcase, Face of Inspire Photogenic Competition, and Title Competition. The company also maintains an e-commerce merchandise store and provides judge training resources. The company is headquartered in Statesboro, GA and is operated by owners Anne-Marie Jones (CEO) and Matt Jones (CFO) along with their family team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Dance Competitions Regional dance competitions held across 9 states in the southeastern United States, offering dancers of all ages and skill levels the opportunity to compete across Inspiring Gems, Recreational, Competition, and Competition Elite divisions and receive adjudication awards.
• National Dance Competition Annual national-level competition event that brings together top regional performers, featuring additional competitions including Improv Competition, Parent Showcase, All-Stars, and Face of Inspire.
• Inspire Insights Virtual Feedback Virtual feedback platform where dancers submit video routines and receive personalized, professional critiques from judges before competing on stage. Priced at $35 per routine with studio discounts available.
• CREW of Inspiring Leaders Ambassadorship program for dancers aged 14 and older offering behind-the-scenes experience at competitions, leadership development, and opportunities to train with judges and choreographers. $45 application fee.
• Improv Competition Audition and improvisation competition available to all dancers at nationals with a $65 registration fee. Dancers receive tips from choreographers and perform improvised routines, with winners selected by age division and featured as opening performers.
• Parent Showcase Opportunity for parents and guardians of registered dancers to participate in a closing number performance at nationals for a $50 registration fee, which includes a t-shirt.
• Face of Inspire / Photogenic Competition Photogenic competition with both in-person (at merchandise table) and online entry components. The online competition accepts entries until June 1st of each year with separate registration.
• Inspire Merchandise Store E-commerce platform selling Inspire-branded merchandise including apparel (sweatsuits, hoodies, sweatpants, jackets), accessories (blankets, pins, medals), and awards (trophies, bookends). Prices range from $10 to $80.
• Judge Training Program Training and screening resources for dance competition judges, with screening and interviewing conducted during summer prior to each season.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free unlimited video downloads for all registered dancers within 5 days after events
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Dance Realm ExchangeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Inspire National Dance Competition. Logo displayed on website sponsor section.
• DakikicoreTechnology or IntegrationPhoto/video platform partner providing free videos and photos for all registered dancers. Dancers receive unlimited download access through the Dakiki app within 5 days after events.
• J+JminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Inspire National Dance Competition. Logo displayed on website sponsor section.
• Glamr GearminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Inspire National Dance Competition. Logo displayed on website sponsor section.
• DanceCompGeniecoreTechnology or IntegrationRegistration platform partner. All registration for Inspire National Dance Competition is completed through DanceCompGenie account. Used for studio registration, dancer entry, and Inspire Insights virtual feedback submissions.
• Discovery SpotlightminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Inspire National Dance Competition. Logo displayed on website sponsor section.
• Vibe ThreadsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Inspire National Dance Competition. Logo displayed on website sponsor section.
• DRT (Dance Realm Tickets)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Inspire National Dance Competition. Logo displayed on website sponsor section.
• Plie PromotionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor of Inspire National Dance Competition. Logo displayed on website sponsor section.
• Empire National DancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company of Inspire National Dance Competition. Shared family ownership with Matt and Anne-Marie Jones. CREW members travel with both Inspire and Empire families. Regional directors work across both companies.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• DanceCompGenie: Registration platform technology partner used by Inspire and many competing dance competitions for studio entry management; adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than direct competitor.

Direct peers

• Starbound National Talent Competition: National dance and talent competition circuit operating across many US regions with similar studio-based registration, regional events, and national finals structure comparable to Inspire's model.
• Empire National Dance: Sister company of Inspire National Dance Competition under shared family ownership (Matt and Anne-Marie Jones). Operates dance competitions with regional directors and CREW members traveling across both brands, making it the closest comparable operating model.
• Star Dance Competition: Dance competition tour with regional events feeding a national finals, structured around studio registrations and adjudicated scoring comparable to Inspire's format.
• Rainbow Dance Competition: National dance competition tour with regional events across many US states and a national finals, targeting the same dance studio and studio-affiliated dancer customer base as Inspire.
• KAR Dance Competition: Regional and national dance competition operator serving multiple US regions with studio-registration model, adjudication awards, and similar product mix of regionals, nationals, and ancillary programming.
• Energy Dance Competition: Dance competition operator running regional tour stops and a national championship with similar adjudication systems, comparable to Inspire's regional/national structure and studio-focused GTM.
• Elite Dance Challenge: Dance competition circuit operating regional events and nationals across the US with studio registration requirements and adjudicated scoring, comparable to Inspire's regional-to-nationals funnel.
• Hollywood Dance Experience: Multi-regional dance competition tour targeting studios with regional events, national finals, and similar adjudication tier systems; competes for the same studio customer base as Inspire.

Broad incumbents

• USA Dance: National non-profit organization governing competitive ballroom and dance in the US; broader than Inspire but operates in the same dance competition ecosystem and serves overlapping dancer populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/InspireNDC
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCE1hdzGSLWmUfQ8JklZ7J5A/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/InspireNDC
• Instagraminstagram.com/inspirendc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/inspire-national-dance-competition-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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