Trade show
Chicago Metro Show 2026
The Chicago Metro Show, also known as the 2026 Chicago UDMA Dance Teacher Expo, is a major dance industry trade show scheduled for September 26-27, 2026, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Illinois, USA. Organized by United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA), it features the largest trade show floor in the dance industry with over 100 member companies exhibiting costumes, equipment, software, travel services, and more. The event includes workshops, presentations, and a fashion show, targeting dance studio owners, teachers, and staff for business planning, networking, and shopping.
The Chicago Metro Show, also known as the 2026 Chicago UDMA Dance Teacher Expo, is a major dance industry trade show scheduled for September 26-27, 2026, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Illinois, USA. Organized by United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA), it features the largest trade show floor in the dance industry with over 100 member companies exhibiting costumes, equipment, software, travel services, and more. The event includes workshops, presentations, and a fashion show, targeting dance studio owners, teachers, and staff for business planning, networking, and shopping.
Event details
- Dates: 26–27 Sep 2026
- Venue: Schaumburg Convention Center
- Industry: Dance, Performing Arts, Education
- Category: Trade show
Audience scale
- Exhibitors: 0+
Why exhibit
Exhibit at the UDMA Dance Teacher Expo to connect with dance studio owners and educators actively seeking products like costumes, flooring, curriculum, and competition services. Benefit from face-to-face interactions with decision-makers, showcase your products on the largest trade show floor in the dance industry, and network with fellow vendors in a collaborative environment. Reach a targeted audience of passionate dance professionals ready to make purchasing decisions.
Why visit
Attend the UDMA Dance Teacher Expo to see the full collections of major costume brands in person, plan your studio's year with expert advice on recital planning, curriculum, competition schedules, and more. Explore a wide variety of vendors under one roof, attend educational sessions on technique and business growth, and network with other studio owners and staff. The event also features the exclusive UDMA Fashion Show in New York.
Exhibitor profile
- Dance Costume Manufacturers
- Dance Flooring & Barre Suppliers
- Dance Competition Organizers
- Dance Travel Providers
- Fundraising Solutions
- Recital Ticketing Services
- Promotional Items
- Photography Services
Visitor profile
- Dance Studio Owners
- Dance Teachers
- Studio Staff
- Dance Competition Directors
- Choreographers
- Dance School Administrators
- Recreational Dance Program Coordinators
Industries
- Dance
- Performing Arts
- Education
Organisers
- United Dance Merchants of America (UDMA)