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Adrenaline Dance Convention - DFW Hilton Lakes (Dallas, TX)
Organization: Adrenaline Dance, Inc.
Location: 180 Highway 26 East Grapevine, TX 76051
We're here to bring you more of everything a dance convention experience should be! Our convention provides 2 full days of master classes in jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, and technique as well as an optional competition. Our focus is educating each dancer and furthering them on their personal path to greatness. We are proud to feature only the most inspirational, accomplished, and professional dance instructors for all Adrenaline events. Faculty includes: Chris Jacobsen, Chris Dupre', Joey Tarwater, Nick DiNicolangelo, and Nick Zborowski. Guest artists: Sonya Tayeh, Lauren Adams, Tony Testa, and Kevin Maher. Our elite Adrenaline Dance Crew is selected in each regional city. All ADC members receive scholarship discounts and perform in the faculty show! For general schedule and more info, go to www.adrenalinedance.com or check us out on FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Adrenaline-Dance-Inc/32733677436?ref=ts
New York City Dance Alliance NYCDA
Organization: New York City Dance Alliance NYCDA
Location: 301 W 13th St Kansas City, MO
www.nycdance.com
KANSAS CITY, MO Â NOVEMBER 7-8, 2009
SITE: Kansas City Convention Center
HOTEL: KC Marriott (816-421-6800)
NYCDA rate: $169 SDTQ, by October 16
Why NYCDA? Â
Welcome to the 16th season of the New York City Dance Alliance! Â This NYC based dance convention brings you cutting edge dance from the dance capital of the world! Â We are committed to excellence in dance education - it's exciting to know so many dancers, parents, dance teachers and dance studioes are equally committed to wanting the BEST! Â Why would anyone settle for less?? Â Our NYCDA legacy now speaks for itself and our alumni continue to represent us proudly - on such prestigious stages as New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre to countless Broadway shows/National tours and venues around the world. The future of dance is YOU - and our mission is to help you be the person who achieves your goals and dreams!
CLASSES
7+ faculty in 4 ballrooms for every city! Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Musical Theatre taught with passion and enthusiasm! Â Each year NYCDA is able to make more incredible experiences, opportunities and resources available to YOU!
COMPETITION
NYCDA believes in the performance opportunity that dance competition provides. Â Additionally, the NYCDA faculty are the judges that provide positive, productive and motivating professional critiques that prove to be an invaluable tool for taking the next step. Â
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each regional weekend awards 25++ scholarships - for nationals and regionals. Additionally, in the summer of 2009, a new college scholarship program was founded and $320,000 in college scholarships were awarded
The PULSE: Orlando
Organization: The PULSE
Location: 8701 World Center Drive Orlando, Florida 32821
NEW YORKÃf¢â,¬"The PULSE, an NYC-based hip hop and contemporary dance workshop, will host several action-packed, dance-filled weekend events throughout the country.
The all-star choreographer line-up includes Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Brian Friedman and Tyce Diorio from FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, Laurie Ann Gibson (MTV's Making the Band), Shane Sparks (MTV's America's Best Dance Crew), Cris Judd (Lifetime's Your Mama Don't Dance), Dave Scott (Stomp The Yard, Step Up 2) and Gil Duldulao (Janet Jackson).
This line-up of choreographers is exclusive to The PULSE, and we proudly present an unprecedented dance event that is sure to inspire, motivate and educate each dancer that attends.
The PULSE is a cutting-edge workshop designed to give dancers from all over the country the opportunity to train with the industry's hottest names in dance. The choreographers strive to give participants the tools and education necessary to explore pure movement as well as popular dance forms.
Each workshop offers two full days of classes with The PULSE faculty members, and a TEACHERS ONLY private class. The weekend event also features a Performance Showcase with critiques by The PULSE faculty and is open to all participants that wish to be part of this all-student show.
Check The PULSE Web site www.ThePulseOnTour.com) for details or call our registration department at 1.877.PULSE.01. Hotel discounts in each city-ask for The PULSE rate to get the best deal! Book your rooms in advance-space is limited.
This workshop is an invaluable experience for dancers of all levels at any point in their career. The PULSE instructors are dedicated to rejuvenating dancers' passion for movement and challenging students to reach their full potential as artists.
www.ThePulseOnTour.com
Location: Orlando World Center Marriott
The PULSE 09-10 International Tour - Orlando, FL
Location: 8701 World Center Dr. Orlando , Florida 32821
A powerful dance event featuring Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Wade Robson, Shane Sparks, Dave Scott, Laurieann Gibson, Chris Judd, Tyce Diorio and Gil Duldulao.
Hip-hop, Jazz and Contemporary Weekend Workshop, Performance Showcase, PULSE Uncensored Q&A, Photo Session, and more!
Ages 11 & up! Intermediate, Advanced and Professional levels offered with Scholarship Opportunities, Group Discounts, and more!
Location: Orlando World Center Marriott
Starbound Nutley Competition
Organization: Starbound National Talent Competition
Location: Nutley , NJ
SHOCK the Intensive - DC
Organization: Star Systems
Location: Sheraton Premier Tyson's Corner 8661 Leesburg Pike Vienna, VA 22182
The hottest dance intensive in the nation is also the best bargain in the industry. SHOCK is a one-day dance intensive packed full of exciting classes from the industry's top teachers and choreographers. Although it's only one day, you pay half the cost of a more expensive (and less cool) 2 day convention, but get almost the same number of classes all rolled into 1 day with no need to pay for a hotel room.
SINGLE SHOTZ
Organization: SHOOTOUT DANCE
Location: 555 S Mcdowell St CHARLOTTE , NC 28204
*SINGLE SHOTZ* is a brand *New* one day intensive brought to you by The Shootout Dance Experience. This exciting one day intensive is jam packed with classes from The Shootout Faculty set to ignite your competitive season. At every Single Shotz event scholarships will be given away to The Shootout, Applause Talent, Two Days in the O.C. and In10sity. The Single Shotz series will FEATURE classes by: DENNIS CASPARY DERRICK GRANT JC RENZETTI JUSTIN MANN TRENT DICKENS ZANDRA THOMAS DAVID MANN CHECK OUT www.SHOOTOUTDANCE.com FOR MORE DETAILS CHARLOTTE NOV 8TH THE BLAKE HOTEL BALTIMORE NOVE 22ND BALTIMORE HYATT RATE $105 INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED LEVELSDance Convention - Worcester, MA
Organization: Dance Xplosion Talent Tour USA
Location: 01608
Come to DXP's dance convention in Worcester, MA. We have great teachers. Awesome classes. And even better prices. Check us out at dancexplosiontalent.com!
New York City Dance Alliance NYCDA
Organization: New York City Dance Alliance NYCDA
Location: 2500 Hollywood Way Burbank, CA
www.nycdance.com
LOS ANGELES, CA Â Â Â Â NOVEMBER 14-15, 2009
SITE: Marriott Burbank Airport
HOTEL: Marriott Burbank Airport (800-840-6450)
NYCDA rate: $139 SD, $149 TQ, by October 13
HOTEL: Courtyard Burbank Airport  (818-843-5500)
NYCDA rate: $109 SDTQ, by October 16
Why NYCDA? Â
Welcome to the 16th season of the New York City Dance Alliance! Â This NYC based dance convention brings you cutting edge dance from the dance capital of the world! Â We are committed to excellence in dance education - it's exciting to know so many dancers, parents, dance teachers and dance studioes are equally committed to wanting the BEST! Â Why would anyone settle for less?? Â Our NYCDA legacy now speaks for itself and our alumni continue to represent us proudly - on such prestigious stages as New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre to countless Broadway shows/National tours and venues around the world. Â The future of dance is YOU - and our mission is to help you be the person who achieves your goals and dreams!
CLASSES
7+ faculty in 4 ballrooms for every city! Â Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Musical Theatre taught with passion and enthusiasm! Â Each year NYCDA is able to make more incredible experiences, opportunities and resources available to YOU!
COMPETITION
NYCDA believes in the performance opportunity that dance competition provides. Â Additionally, the NYCDA faculty are the judges that provide positive, productive and motivating professional critiques that prove to be an invaluable tool for taking the next step. Â
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each regional weekend awards 25++ scholarships - for nationals and regionals. Â Additionally, in the summer of 2009, a new college scholarship program was founded and $320,000 in college scholarships were awarded
CNADM Fall Dance Workshop - Chicago
Organization: CNADM
Location: NEW - DoubleTree Chicago/Oak Brook, 1909 Spring Road, Oak Brook, IL
CNADM Fall Dance Workshop
World-Class faculty instruction for both teachers and students!
Lane Alexander, Victoria Barlow, Jon Lehrer, Reagan Marie, & Tracy Navarro
Ages 9+
Special Book Signing by Joh Lehrer, co-author of Introductory Modern Dance Teaching Manual
REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 23RD FOR EARLY BIRD RATES
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.CNADM.COM
The PULSE: Chicago
Organization: The PULSE
Location: 2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, Illinois 60616
NEW YORKââ,¬"The PULSE, an NYC-based hip hop and contemporary dance workshop, will host several action-packed, dance-filled weekend events throughout the country.
The all-star choreographer line-up includes Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Brian Friedman and Tyce Diorio from FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, Laurie Ann Gibson (MTV's Making the Band), Shane Sparks (MTV's America's Best Dance Crew), Cris Judd (Lifetime's Your Mama Don't Dance), Dave Scott (Stomp The Yard, Step Up 2) and Gil Duldulao (Janet Jackson).
This line-up of choreographers is exclusive to The PULSE, and we proudly present an unprecedented dance event that is sure to inspire, motivate and educate each dancer that attends.
The PULSE is a cutting-edge workshop designed to give dancers from all over the country the opportunity to train with the industry's hottest names in dance. The choreographers strive to give participants the tools and education necessary to explore pure movement as well as popular dance forms.
Each workshop offers two full days of classes with The PULSE faculty members, and a TEACHERS ONLY private class. The weekend event also features a Performance Showcase with critiques by The PULSE faculty and is open to all participants that wish to be part of this all-student show.
Check The PULSE Web site www.ThePulseOnTour.com) for details or call our registration department at 1.877.PULSE.01. Hotel discounts in each city-ask for The PULSE rate to get the best deal! Book your rooms in advance-space is limited.
This workshop is an invaluable experience for dancers of all levels at any point in their career. The PULSE instructors are dedicated to rejuvenating dancers' passion for movement and challenging students to reach their full potential as artists.
www.ThePulseOnTour.com
On Stage America @ Pittsburg PA
Organization: On Stage America
Location: 1099 Maple Street Coraopolis, PA 15108
Come join On Stage America at Cornell High School in Coraopolis PA for our 18th year of premier dance competitions.
On Stage America is the nations leading dance competition company encouraging dancers to achieve their highest potential in a fun, and positive environment.
Known in the industry for our integrity, the caliber of our judging and our well-run comps, we have an excellent reputation among studio directors, teachers, parents and students.
On Stage America strives to inspire our youth to higher goals, a challenge we've been undertaking since opening our doors in 1991. In the last 17 years we've grown into one of the most admired and respected comps on the circuit. Instead of sitting on our heels, every season we pursue technological advancement, administrative improvement and artistic excellence to provide every participant with the best competition experience possible.
Our innovations over the years have included the novice division where new dancers can showcase their developing talents, the use of custom-built software to guarantee accurate judging, and the use of real-time tape recorders to capture judging comments instantly. At every OSA competition, punctuality and efficiency are key and it shows we are known as the most on-time competition out there. In addition, our competitions are about more than just competiting. OSA compliments the usual competition atmosphere to make our events educational, supportive and fun. We do this by giving a wide variety of awards, from the prestigious title awards to the wacky Best Comedy award.
By embracing all levels and areas of dance, we hope to achieve a true community atmosphere where our beloved art can flourish. The glamour of Broadway and groundbreaking of professional dance have their seeds right here in your studios and on our stages. By supporting and challenging this talent, who knows what heights can be reached.
Come join us, together we can succeed to inspire our youth to higher goals!
Check us out online at www.onstageamerica.com.
LADF: Dallas, TX
Organization: L.A. DANCEFORCE
Location: Hyatt Regency DFW: Inside DFW Airport - East Tower DFW Airport, TX 75261
The PULSE 09-10 International Tour - Chicago, IL
Location: 2233 S. Martin Luther King Dr. Chicago, Illinouis 60616
A powerful dance event featuring Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Wade Robson, Shane Sparks, Dave Scott, Laurieann Gibson, Chris Judd, Tyce Diorio and Gil Duldulao.
Hip-hop, Jazz and Contemporary Weekend Workshop, Performance Showcase, PULSE Uncensored Q&A, Photo Session, and more!
Ages 11 & up! Intermediate, Advanced and Professional levels offered with Scholarship Opportunities, Group Discounts, and more!
Location: Hyatt Regency McCormick Place
Workshop at: McCormick Plack 2301 S. Lake Shore Drive Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312-791-7000
Starbound Houston Competition
Organization: Starbound National Talent Competiton
Location: Houston , TX
Main Attraction Talent Competition- Toms River, NJ
Organization: Main Attraction Talent Competition
Location: Toms River, NJ
Please visit us at mainattractiontalent.com for more information
ConQuest Dance Intensive - Lancaster, PA
Organization: StarQuest International - Conquest Convention Season
Location: 2300 Lincoln Hwy E Lancaster, PA 17602
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster Host Resort
Dance Intensive
**THE HOTTEST DANCE INTENSIVE IN THE COUNTRY**
The objective of every ConQuest Dance Intensive is to inspire young performers in a challenging atmosphere of fun. ConQuest Instructors teach the latest age appropriate combinations and styles. Their ability to communicate a passion for dance combined with their contagious enthusiasm motivates dancers of all levels and ages!
Brought to you by StarQuest International
Sunday, October 11, 2009 Arlington, VA
Sunday, October 18, 2009 Ft Lauderdale,
Sunday, October 25, 2009 Randolph, MA
Sunday, November 1, 2009 St Louis, MO
Sunday, November 8, 2009 Columbus, OH
Sunday, November 15, 2009 Lancaster, PA
Visit www.ConQuestDance.com for more information
SHOCK the Intensive - GA
Organization: Star Systems
Location: GWC Center 285 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW Atlanta, GA 30313 - 1591
The hottest dance intensive in the nation is also the best bargain in the industry. SHOCK is a one-day dance intensive packed full of exciting classes from the industry's top teachers and choreographers. Although it's only one day, you pay half the cost of a more expensive (and less cool) 2 day convention, but get almost the same number of classes all rolled into 1 day with no need to pay for a hotel room.
WILD Dance Intensive
Organization: WILD Dance Intensive
Location: One Washington Blvd. Detroit, MI 48226
New Faculty.....
New Format....
A whole new dance experience
Come join an All - Star Faculty for an intense day of dance that's sure to inspire and get you moving. WILD Dance Intensive don't miss out.
www.wildaboutdance.com
Dance Convention - Somerset, NJ
Organization: Dance Xplosion Talent Tour USA
Location: 08873
Come to DXP's dance convention in Somerset, NJ. We have great teachers. Awesome classes. And even better prices. Check us out at dancexplosiontalent.com!
cpi dance competition
Organization: cpi dance
Location: myrtle beach, sc.
introducing a new competition we have developed a new company to inhance the world of dance.this will be a three day event with competition and teaching on Sun .come a join us in kicking off what will be a competition . that everyone is talking about.The event is Nov.19-thru 21 2009.at Myrtle Beach convention center this event will have all top instuctors and full sound and lights with a large stage come and get in on the ground floor with a company that will quickly set the bar for others to follow.
On Stage America @ Voorhees, NJ
Organization: On Stage America
Location: 1000 Holly Oak Drive Voorhees, NJ 08043
Come join On Stage America at Voorhees Middle School in Voorhees NJ for our 18th year of premier dance competitions. On Stage America is the nations leading dance competition company encouraging dancers to achieve their highest potential in a fun, and positive environment.
Known in the industry for our integrity, the caliber of our judging and our well-run comps, we have an excellent reputation among studio directors, teachers, parents and students.
On Stage America strives to inspire our youth to higher goals, a challenge we've been undertaking since opening our doors in 1991. In the last 17 years we have grown into one of the most admired and respected comps on the circuit. Instead of sitting on our heels, every season we pursue technological advancement, administrative improvement and artistic excellence to provide every participant with the best competition experience possible.
Our innovations over the years have included the novice division where new dancers can showcase their developing talents, the use of custom-built software to guarantee accurate judging, and the use of real-time tape recorders to capture judging comments instantly. At every OSA competition, punctuality and efficiency are key and it shows. We are known as the most on-time competition out there. In addition, our competitions are about more than just competiting. OSA compliments the usual competition atmosphere to make our events educational, supportive and fun. We do this by giving a wide variety of awards, from the prestigious title awards to the wacky Best Comedy award.
By embracing all levels and areas of dance, we hope to achieve a true community atmosphere where our beloved art can flourish. The glamour of Broadway and groundbreaking of professional dance have their seeds right here in your studios and on our stages. By supporting and challenging this talent, who knows what heights can be reached.
Come join us, together we can succeed to inspire our youth to higher goals!
Check us out online at www.onstageamerica.com.
Starbound Phoenix Competition
Organization: Starbound National Talent Competition
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Competition & Convention
Organization: CPI-Dance
Location: Myrtle beach, SC
November 20-22 CPI-Dance will have a competition and convention at Myrtle Beach, SC.Go to www.cpi-dance.com for info!
New York City Dance Alliance
Organization: www.nycdance.com
Location: 12400 Greenspoint Dr Houston, TX
HOUSTON, TX NOVEMBER 21-22, 2009
SITE: Hilton Houston North (formerly Wyndham)
HOTEL: Hilton Houston North (281-875-2222)
NYCDA rate: $105 SDTQ, by October 31
Why NYCDA?
Welcome to the 16th season of the New York City Dance Alliance! This NYC based dance convention brings you cutting edge dance from the dance capital of the world! We are committed to excellence in dance education - it's exciting to know so many dancers, parents, dance teachers and dance studioes are equally committed to wanting the BEST! Why would anyone settle for less?? Our NYCDA legacy now speaks for itself and our alumni continue to represent us proudly - on such prestigious stages as New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre to countless Broadway shows/National tours and venues around the world. The future of dance is YOU - and our mission is to help you be the person who achieves your goals and dreams!
CLASSES
7+ faculty in 4 ballrooms for every city! Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Musical Theatre taught with passion and enthusiasm! Each year NYCDA is able to make more incredible experiences, opportunities and resources available to YOU!
COMPETITION
NYCDA believes in the performance opportunity that dance competition provides. Additionally, the NYCDA faculty are the judges that provide positive, productive and motivating professional critiques that prove to be an invaluable tool for taking the next step.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each regional weekend awards 25++ scholarships - for nationals and regionals. Additionally, in the summer of 2009, a new college scholarship program was founded and $320,000 in college scholarships were awarded
The PULSE: Las Vegas
Organization: The PULSE
Location: 3000 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
NEW YORKââ,¬"The PULSE, an NYC-based hip hop and contemporary dance workshop, will host several action-packed, dance-filled weekend events throughout the country.
The all-star choreographer line-up includes Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Brian Friedman and Tyce Diorio from FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, Laurie Ann Gibson (MTV's Making the Band), Shane Sparks (MTV's America's Best Dance Crew), Cris Judd (Lifetime's Your Mama Don't Dance), Dave Scott (Stomp The Yard, Step Up 2) and Gil Duldulao (Janet Jackson).
This line-up of choreographers is exclusive to The PULSE, and we proudly present an unprecedented dance event that is sure to inspire, motivate and educate each dancer that attends.
The PULSE is a cutting-edge workshop designed to give dancers from all over the country the opportunity to train with the industry's hottest names in dance. The choreographers strive to give participants the tools and education necessary to explore pure movement as well as popular dance forms.
Each workshop offers two full days of classes with The PULSE faculty members, and a TEACHERS ONLY private class. The weekend event also features a Performance Showcase with critiques by The PULSE faculty and is open to all participants that wish to be part of this all-student show.
Check The PULSE Web site www.ThePulseOnTour.com) for details or call our registration department at 1.877.PULSE.01. Hotel discounts in each city-ask for The PULSE rate to get the best deal! Book your rooms in advance-space is limited.
This workshop is an invaluable experience for dancers of all levels at any point in their career. The PULSE instructors are dedicated to rejuvenating dancers' passion for movement and challenging students to reach their full potential as artists.
www.ThePulseOnTour.com
LADF: Santa Clara, CA
Organization: L.A. DANCEFORCE
Location: Hyatt Regency; 5101 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054
The PULSE 09-10 International Tour - Las Vegas, NV
Location: 3000 Paradise Rd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89109
A powerful dance event featuring Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Wade Robson, Shane Sparks, Dave Scott, Laurieann Gibson, Chris Judd, Tyce Diorio and Gil Duldulao.
Hip-hop, Jazz and Contemporary Weekend Workshop, Performance Showcase, PULSE Uncensored Q&A, Photo Session, and more!
Ages 11 & up! Intermediate, Advanced and Professional levels offered with Scholarship Opportunities, Group Discounts, and more!
Location: Las Vegas Hilton
Starbound Monmouth Competiton
Organization: Starbound National Talent Competiton
Location: Monmouth, NJ
Adrenaline Dance Convention - Sheraton Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge, LA)
Organization: Adrenaline Dance, Inc.
Location: 102 France Street Baton Rouge, LA 70802
We're here to bring you more of everything a dance convention experience should be! Our convention provides 2 full days of master classes in jazz, tap, lyrical, hip hop, contemporary, and technique as well as an optional competition. Our focus is educating each dancer and furthering them on their personal path to greatness. We are proud to feature only the most inspirational, accomplished, and professional dance instructors for all Adrenaline events. Faculty includes: Chris Jacobsen, Chris Dupre', Joey Tarwater, Nick DiNicolangelo, and Nick Zborowski. Guest artists: Sonya Tayeh, Lauren Adams, Tony Testa, and Kevin Maher. Our elite Adrenaline Dance Crew is selected in each regional city. All ADC members receive scholarship discounts and perform in the faculty show! For general schedule and more info, go to www.adrenalinedance.com or check us out on FaceBook at http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/pages/Adrenaline-Dance-Inc/32733677436?ref=ts
2nd Anual Alex's Lemonade Stand Benefit Competition
Organization: Beyond The Stars
Location: 135 Davidson Ave. Somerset, NJ 08873
Ukrainian Cultural Center
Somerset, NJ
This is a dance competition with a heart-All rules and awards are applied as usual. Â
ALL PROFIT will be donated to The Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation and will be used to help fund pediatric cancer research.
On line registraion is now available!
For more information on Beyond The Stars Talent Competitions -- Please call (609)259-8760
Visit our website -- http://www.beyondthestarscompetition.com
SHOCK the Intensive - TN
Organization: Star Systems
Location: Embassy Suites Murfreesboro Hotel 1200 Congress Center Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN 37129
The hottest dance intensive in the nation is also the best bargain in the industry. SHOCK is a one-day dance intensive packed full of exciting classes from the industry's top teachers and choreographers. Although it's only one day, you pay half the cost of a more expensive (and less cool) 2 day convention, but get almost the same number of classes all rolled into 1 day with no need to pay for a hotel room.
WILD Dance Intensive
Organization: WILD Dance Intensive
Location: 650 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401
New Faculty.....
New Format....
A whole new dance experience
Come join an All - Star Faculty for an intense day of dance that's sure to inspire and get you moving. WILD Dance Intensive don't miss out.
www.wildaboutdance.com
SINGLE SHOTZ
Organization: SHOOTOUT DANCE
Location: 300 Light Street BALTIMORE, MD 21202
SINGLE SHOTZ is a brand New one day intensive brought to you by The Shootout Dance Experience.
This exciting one day intensive is jam packed with classes from The Shootout Faculty set to ignite your competitive season.
At every Single Shotz event scholarships will be given away to The Shootout, Applause Talent, Two Days in the O.C. and In10sity.
The Single Shotz series will FEATURE classes by:
DENNIS CASPARY
DERRICK GRANT
JC RENZETTI
JUSTIN MANN
TRENT DICKENS
ZANDRA THOMAS
DAVID MANN
CHECK OUT www.SHOOTOUTDANCE.com FOR MORE DETAILS
CHARLOTTE NOV 8TH
THE BLAKE HOTEL
BALTIMORE NOVE 22ND
BALTIMORE HYATT
RATE $105
INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED LEVELS
Winter Open Nationals
Organization: All American Talent Awards
Location: Radisson Penn Harris Hotel & Convention Center 1150 Camp Hill Bypass Camp Hill, PA 17011-3734
All American Talent Awards - "America's Premier Talent Competition" celebrates our 30th season of showcasing developing talent from studios across America. Come join us for all the fun & excitement! Studio owners agree that the All American Talent Awards is known for producing well organized on time professional events in a stress free friendly family environment. Our program emphasizes growth, teamwork and self-development. In the true spirit of competition we strive to provide realistic awards and valuable critiques from professional and unbiased judges to both reward and inspire participants to continue to achieve their goals in the performing arts. While the goal of entering any competition may be to win, our purpose is to both recognize accomplishments as well as, provide the platform to challenge students to be their personal best!
Star Systems Regional - Bridgewater, NJ
Organization: Star Systems
Location: Bridgewater - Raritan Middle School Foothill Rd. and Merriwood Dr. Bridgewater, NJ 08807
YES!!!! Online registration is now active. Go to our TEACHERS web page and register your studio. Enter your Student Roster, Enter student Name, Birthday, Gender and Level - all you ever have to do is add or delete students to go to any of our competitions. Register for an event Enter your Song Title, select Division, select Category, select your City, check the students in routine. Routine is entered!! Age, Intermediate or Advanced, all done for you. It'll even check for errors. Not sure if 1/3 of group is more than 2 years older than division, no problem it's done for you. Is half the group advanced and half intermediate? or was it 1/3? Again no worries, level is determined for you according to the rules. More features will be added soon, but you NO LONGER have to fill out entry forms!!!
LADF: Charlotte, NC
Organization: L.A. DANCEFORCE
Location: Blake Hotel; 555 S McDowell St Charlotte, NC 28204
New York City Dance Alliance
Organization: www.nycdance.com
Location: 415 Summer St Boston, MA
BOSTON, MA DECEMBER 5-6, 2009
SITE: Boston Convention & Exhibiton Center NEW!!!
HOTEL: Westin Boston Waterfront (888-627-7115)
NYCDA rate: $182 SDTQ, by November
Why NYCDA?
Welcome to the 16th season of the New York City Dance Alliance! This NYC based dance convention brings you cutting edge dance from the dance capital of the world! We are committed to excellence in dance education - it's exciting to know so many dancers, parents, dance teachers and dance studioes are equally committed to wanting the BEST! Why would anyone settle for less?? Our NYCDA legacy now speaks for itself and our alumni continue to represent us proudly - on such prestigious stages as New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre to countless Broadway shows/National tours and venues around the world. The future of dance is YOU - and our mission is to help you be the person who achieves your goals and dreams!
CLASSES
7+ faculty in 4 ballrooms for every city! Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Musical Theatre taught with passion and enthusiasm! Each year NYCDA is able to make more incredible experiences, opportunities and resources available to YOU!
COMPETITION
NYCDA believes in the performance opportunity that dance competition provides. Additionally, the NYCDA faculty are the judges that provide positive, productive and motivating professional critiques that prove to be an invaluable tool for taking the next step.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each regional weekend awards 25++ scholarships - for nationals and regionals. Additionally, in the summer of 2009, a new college scholarship program was founded and $320,000 in college scholarships were awarded
The PULSE: St. Louis
Organization: The PULSE
Location: 315 Chestnut St. St. Louis, Missouri 63102
NEW YORKââ,¬"The PULSE, an NYC-based hip hop and contemporary dance workshop, will host several action-packed, dance-filled weekend events throughout the country.
The all-star choreographer line-up includes Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Brian Friedman and Tyce Diorio from FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, Laurie Ann Gibson (MTV's Making the Band), Shane Sparks (MTV's America's Best Dance Crew), Cris Judd (Lifetime's Your Mama Don't Dance), Dave Scott (Stomp The Yard, Step Up 2) and Gil Duldulao (Janet Jackson).
This line-up of choreographers is exclusive to The PULSE, and we proudly present an unprecedented dance event that is sure to inspire, motivate and educate each dancer that attends.
The PULSE is a cutting-edge workshop designed to give dancers from all over the country the opportunity to train with the industry's hottest names in dance. The choreographers strive to give participants the tools and education necessary to explore pure movement as well as popular dance forms.
Each workshop offers two full days of classes with The PULSE faculty members, and a TEACHERS ONLY private class. The weekend event also features a Performance Showcase with critiques by The PULSE faculty and is open to all participants that wish to be part of this all-student show.
Check The PULSE Web site www.ThePulseOnTour.com) for details or call our registration department at 1.877.PULSE.01. Hotel discounts in each city-ask for The PULSE rate to get the best deal! Book your rooms in advance-space is limited.
This workshop is an invaluable experience for dancers of all levels at any point in their career. The PULSE instructors are dedicated to rejuvenating dancers' passion for movement and challenging students to reach their full potential as artists.
www.ThePulseOnTour.com
The PULSE 09-10 International Tour - St. Louis, MO
Location: St Louis, Missouri
A powerful dance event featuring Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Wade Robson, Shane Sparks, Dave Scott, Laurieann Gibson, Chris Judd, Tyce Diorio and Gil Duldulao.
Hip-hop, Jazz and Contemporary Weekend Workshop, Performance Showcase, PULSE Uncensored Q&A, Photo Session, and more!
Ages 11 & up! Intermediate, Advanced and Professional levels offered with Scholarship Opportunities, Group Discounts, and more!
Location: Hyatt Regency
Dancers Inc. @ Atlantic City, NJ (Dance Relief)
Organization: Dancers Inc.
Location: Atlantic City, NJ 08400
At the cutting edge of the competition/ convention industry, Dancers Inc. brings only the finest teachers, judges, and choreographers from around the country to cities near you. Our mission is to provide the most personal and professional services while creating a safe and constructive learning environment for your dance students. We pride ourselves in offering on-time, efficient competitions and full day dance conventions focusing on education and learning for a truly meaningful dance experience. Executive director Dan Barris has brought together an exceptional team of professionals with the purpose of motivating dancers. With over 40 years of professional performing experience nationally, regionally and locally, they have taken their passion for dance to the competition and convention format. Their combined talents have created Dancers Inc., Competitions and Conventions for a New Generation. Having merged both formats, Dancers, Inc. weekends are filled with excitement, learning and fun. Our competitions are leveled: dancers compete in the Future Star, Rising Star, and All Star divisions, based on training and experience at the time of competition, to create an atmosphere of learning and enjoyment for all dancers. Our conventions are full day dance workshops focusing on technique, training, and real-world experience. We've created a teachers round-table discussion, and offer a format for a constructive and positive Dancers Inc. weekend! Your dancers will return to class motivated, excited, and filled with the spirit of dance. All of us at Dancers Inc. welcome you, and invite you to join forces with us for a most unique and exciting dance encounter
Main Attraction Talent Competition- Valley Forge, PA
Organization: Main Attraction Talent Competition
Location: Valley Forge, PA
Please visit us at mainattractiontalent.com for more information
Starbound Long Island Competition
Organization: Starbound National Talent Competiton
Location: East Islip, NY
ADE Dance Convention
Organization: Aresco Dance Explosions
Location: Route 3 Cromwell, CT 06416
I am pleased to present Aresco's Dance Explosions 3rd Annual Dance Workshop to be held in Cromwell, CT. on December 6th 2009. For those who have attended our one day ELITE DANCE WORKSHOP we are looking forward to reuniting once again and we welcome all teachers and their students.
Faculty
Robin Dunn:
HIP HOP, a graduate with a BBA degree in Marketing from Bernard M. Baruch College, has appeared in and choreographed
several Off Broadway and Dinner Theater productions. 1993 saw Robin as Director of Amateur Night at the World
Famous Apollo Theater. Other clients Robin has worked with include Saturday Night Live, Sesame Street,
Nickelodeon, 1995 Children's Choice Awards, Earth Day Parade, Missy Elliot, Tony Award winner/RCA Recording
artist, Heather Headley, the voice behind the Nelly hit "Hot In Herre," Dani Stevenson, The Braxtons featuring 'JayZ,' Wynonna Judd, Brian McKnight and Jive recording artist, Joe. Robin teaches Hip Hop dance at Steps on Broadway, The Ailey School for their BFA (Fordham University), Certificate, Fellowship and Independent Study students and Saatchi & Saatchi .
Jason Samuels:
TAP, Bring in Da Noise, Bring in Da Funk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB4kdLJ7MWQ
At the ripe age of 15, the major achievement of being selected to join the Broadway cast of the Tony award winning Bring in Da Noise, Bring in D aFunk gave Jason the opportunity to focus on developing and refining his skills. First as an understudy, Jason quickly raised up through the ranks to become a principal dancer and understudy to the lead role. Since then, he has performed at the White House for the President of the United States, choreographed several of Debbie Allens theatrical and televised productions, and toured internationally with Savion Glover's dance group NYOTs (Not Your Ordinary Tappers). He is also featured in Michael Jackson's latest music video Rock Your World..
Slam:
CONTEMPORARY http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkA3dzMGNj0
Slam's career commenced when he began training in his native Belgium, at the Ballet of Flanders in Antwerp. At the age of seventeen, Slam auditioned in Belgium for a scholarship to a prestigious Dance School in New York City. Out of the two thousand dancers that auditioned, he was one of the two dancers who were awarded the scholarship. In 1990 he began his association with Madonna. He is most famous for his performances in The Blond Ambition Tour, the documentary film, "Truth or Dare," and he has also performed in several of her videos, such as "Vogue," "Hanky Panky" and "Holiday" (live).
In addition, he has performed in music videos for the most popular artists in the entertainment industry. He has worked with Mia Michaels' company R.A.W and with Margo Sappington's Company, The Daring Project, where he performed with Valentina Kozlova. He performed in New York City Opera's productions of Salome, Daphne, and Candide. His Broadway credits include Elton John and Tim Rice's Aida on Broadway, and Mambo Kings, The Workshop.
Slam has acquired a reputation as not only an extraordinary dancer, but also as an exceptionally gifted choreographer. He was selected to showcase his choreography in the prestigious Ballet Builders 2002, 2004, and 2006. His work choreographing the number for Aida's performance at Broadway Cares Equity Fights Aids, won Gypsy of the Year 2003.
New York City Dance Alliance
Organization: www.nycdance.com
Location: 2800 Opryland Dr Nashville, TN
NASHVILLE, TN DECEMBER 12-13, 2009
SITE: Gaylord Opryland Hotel
HOTEL: Gaylord Opryland Hotel (615-883-2211)
NYCDA rate: $156 SDTQ, by November 4
Why NYCDA?
Welcome to the 16th season of the New York City Dance Alliance! This NYC based dance convention brings you cutting edge dance from the dance capital of the world! We are committed to excellence in dance education - it's exciting to know so many dancers, parents, dance teachers and dance studioes are equally committed to wanting the BEST! Why would anyone settle for less?? Our NYCDA legacy now speaks for itself and our alumni continue to represent us proudly - on such prestigious stages as New York City Ballet and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre to countless Broadway shows/National tours and venues around the world. The future of dance is YOU - and our mission is to help you be the person who achieves your goals and dreams!
CLASSES
7+ faculty in 4 ballrooms for every city! Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip-Hop and Musical Theatre taught with passion and enthusiasm! Each year NYCDA is able to make more incredible experiences, opportunities and resources available to YOU!
COMPETITION
NYCDA believes in the performance opportunity that dance competition provides. Additionally, the NYCDA faculty are the judges that provide positive, productive and motivating professional critiques that prove to be an invaluable tool for taking the next step.
SCHOLARSHIPS
Each regional weekend awards 25++ scholarships - for nationals and regionals. Additionally, in the summer of 2009, a new college scholarship program was founded and $320,000 in college scholarships were awarded
The PULSE: Dallas
Organization: The PULSE
Location: 400 North Olive St. Dallas, TX 75201
NEW YORKââ,¬"The PULSE, an NYC-based hip hop and contemporary dance workshop, will host several action-packed, dance-filled weekend events throughout the country.
The all-star choreographer line-up includes Mia Michaels, Wade Robson, Brian Friedman and Tyce Diorio from FOX's So You Think You Can Dance, Laurie Ann Gibson (MTV's Making the Band), Shane Sparks (MTV's America's Best Dance Crew), Cris Judd (Lifetime's Your Mama Don't Dance), Dave Scott (Stomp The Yard, Step Up 2) and Gil Duldulao (Janet Jackson).
This line-up of choreographers is exclusive to The PULSE, and we proudly present an unprecedented dance event that is sure to inspire, motivate and educate each dancer that attends.
The PULSE is a cutting-edge workshop designed to give dancers from all over the country the opportunity to train with the industry's hottest names in dance. The choreographers strive to give participants the tools and education necessary to explore pure movement as well as popular dance forms.
Each workshop offers two full days of classes with The PULSE faculty members, and a TEACHERS ONLY private class. The weekend event also features a Performance Showcase with critiques by The PULSE faculty and is open to all participants that wish to be part of this all-student show.
Check The PULSE Web site www.ThePulseOnTour.com) for details or call our registration department at 1.877.PULSE.01. Hotel discounts in each city-ask for The PULSE rate to get the best deal! Book your rooms in advance-space is limited.
This workshop is an invaluable experience for dancers of all levels at any point in their career. The PULSE instructors are dedicated to rejuvenating dancers' passion for movement and challenging students to reach their full potential as artists.
www.ThePulseOnTour.com
The PULSE 09-10 International Tour - Dallas, TX
Location: 400 North Olive St. Dallas, Texas 75201
A powerful dance event featuring Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Wade Robson, Shane Sparks, Dave Scott, Laurieann Gibson, Chris Judd, Tyce Diorio and Gil Duldulao.
Hip-hop, Jazz and Contemporary Weekend Workshop, Performance Showcase, PULSE Uncensored Q&A, Photo Session, and more!
Ages 11 & up! Intermediate, Advanced and Professional levels offered with Scholarship Opportunities, Group Discounts, and more!
Location: Dallas Sheraton
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