One of the most exciting aspects of belonging to a dance studio is participating in dance competitions and dance conventions. If you’re geographically fortunate, some conventions may host events in your city and you can your peers just drive in for the day. Pricier but no less fun, away conventions involve packing up and shipping off across the country or border to learn and compete. If you’re able, attending conventions is strongly recommended for all dancers and aspiring professionals in order to broaden horizons and be exposed to the greater dance landscape.

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Intrigue Dance Convention

Intrigue Dance Convention is hosting 27 tour dates across the United States in the 2023/24 season, including cities like Burbank, CA, Tampa, FL, Detroit, MI, and Houston, TX. They award over $50,000 in scholarships at each convention event, to startling total over the season. Intrigue divides dancers into the following age groups: Mini (5-8), Junior (9-12), Teen (13-15), Senior (16+), and Teacher. Teachers are not allowed to compete, but are offered attendance and viewing at all auditions and are given VIP seating at the Intrigue competition via their registration. It should be noted that students over 22 are not eligible for scholarships, and all students must be registered with a studio to participate. 

Pricing:

Mini: $280 USD for 10 classes

Junior, Teen, Senior, Teacher: $290 USD for 10 classes

Full event, multi-day Observer pass: $65 USD

In addition to scholarships, special awards Apprentice (for Mini and Junior divisions)  and True Performer (for Teen and Seniors divisions) are also at every event. 

Apprentice

  • “Unlimited free classes from issue date through 2025 Nationals or when a dancer moves into the the next age level, whichever comes first.”
  • “An Apprentice is the highest Mini AND Junior award and comes with the opportunity to become an Intrigue Assistant for the following season!”
  • “Assistant positions are awarded only at Nationals. Apprentices must complete all requirements in order to be considered.”

True Performer

  • “Unlimited free classes from issue date through 2025 Nationals (or when a Teen moves into the Senior Level/Senior turns 21, whichever comes first).” 
  • “The True Performer award is the highest Teen and Senior award and comes with the opportunity to become an Intrigue Assistant for the following season!”
  • “Assistant positions are awarded only at Nationals. True Performers must complete all requirements in order to be considered.”

Via gointrigue.com.

NUVO Dance Convention

NUVO Dance Convention is hosting 31 tour dates across the United States and Canada in the 2023/24 season. New cities added this year include Columbus, OH, Louisville, KY, and Austin, TX with trips to major Canadian cities Calgary, AB (Oct. 27-19) Vancouver, BC (Nov. 10-12) and Toronto, ON (Dec. 8-10). Produced by Break the Floor, they host the massive showcase Dance Awards in Las Vegas, NV and Orlando, FL at the close of their season.

What sets NUVO apart:

  • Incorporates props and themed classes into programming with younger dancers.
  • Don’t just watch – participate! NUVO offers movement classes for dance parents.
  • College & Dance Industry Discussion: Dancers, parents, and teachers are offered a discussion panel with NUVO faculty to learn more about the professional dance industry and integrating it with a life in higher learning. 
  • Teacher Seminar Program

Same pricing as 24Seven and JUMP Conventions, listed at bottom of page.

JUMP Dance Convention

Offering a tour spanning 30 cities across 3 countries, JUMP Dance Convention is the largest dance convention in the world. Features one Canadian city visit in Toronto, ON (Oct. 27-29) and two visits to Mexico in Mexico City, DF (Nov. 17-19) and Monterrey, NL (Dec. 8-10). Unlike many conventions, independent dancers (not officially registered to a competing studio) are eligible to participate in workshop classes. 

 Multiple titles and scholarships are available at each convention event:

VIP

  • All Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior dancers (ages 8-19) that are registered for the full workshop will be participating in the VIP Scholarship Audition Class. 
  • Winners receive: $300 scholarship to DancerPalooza 2024, one JUMP Tour Scholarship, one Workshop Scholarship to the 2024 Dance Awards, and eligibility to compete in the 2024 Best Dancer Competition at The Dance Awards Las Vegas OR Orlando.

Class Scholarships

  • In every regional city, each faculty member awards scholarships in each class to dancers that excel at their particular style: tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, ballet, etc. 
  • High 5 Scholarships can be awarded to any dancer, ages 8-19, in the Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior workshop levels. 
  • Winners receive: $150 scholarship to DancerPalooza 2024

Rockstar Scholarship

  • In every regional city, each JUMP faculty member will choose one dancer who shows potential or stands out as the recipient of their “Weekend Warrior” scholarship.
  • Weekend Warrior Scholarships can be awarded to any dancer, ages 8-19, in the Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior workshop levels.
  • Winners receive: Return to JUMP during the 2024-2025 regional season and participate in the workshop, free of charge!

Same pricing as NUVO and 24Seven Conventions, listed at bottom of page.

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24Seven Dance Convention

24Seven is a beloved American dance convention with 26 tour dates in the 2023/24 season across the United States, including San Diego, CA, Bellevue, WA, Boston, MA, and newly added city Baltimore, MD. They participate in the Dance Awards in Las Vegas, NV and Orlando, FL along with the aforementioned NUVO and JUMP Dance Conventions. They boast a “flipped” schedule, wherein convention classes are held at the end of the week after the competition, rather than before as is typical. Their philosophy is that dancers may focus their full energy on learning and growing through the classes, rather than be distracted by training for the competition. 

Multiple titles and scholarships are available at each convention event:

Non-Stop Dancer

  • All Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior dancers (ages 8-19) that are registered for the full workshop are eligible.
  • Dancers will learn a short jazz or lyrical routine in the class prior to the audition. During the audition, dancers will be broken up into groups and the 24 SEVEN faculty will evaluate their performance.
  • Winners receive: $300 scholarship to DancerPalooza 2024, one 24 Seven Tour Scholarship, one Workshop Scholarship to the 2024 Dance Awards, and eligibility to compete in the 2024 Best Dancer Competition at The Dance Awards in Las Vegas OR Orlando.

High 5

  • In every regional city, each faculty member awards scholarships in each class to dancers that excel at their particular style: tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, ballet, etc. 
  • High 5 Scholarships can be awarded to any dancer, ages 8-19, in the Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior workshop levels. 
  • Winners receive: $150 scholarship to DancerPalooza 2024

Weekend Warrior

  • In every regional city, each 24 Seven faculty member will choose one dancer who shows potential or stands out as the recipient of their “Weekend Warrior” scholarship.
  • Weekend Warrior Scholarships can be awarded to any dancer, ages 8-19, in the Mini, Junior, Teen and Senior workshop levels.
  • Winners receive: Return to 24 Seven during the 2024-2025 regional season and participate in the workshop, free of charge!

Same pricing as NUVO and JUMP Conventions, listed below.

Pricing for NUVO, JUMP, and 24Seven Dance Conventions

Teacher/Studio Owner (18+)

Early Tuition: $375 USD

Full Tuition: $425 USD

Senior (16-19)

Early Tuition: $345 USD

Full Tuition: $395 USD

Teen (13-15)

Early Tuition: $345 USD

Full Tuition: $395 USD

Junior (11-12)

Early Tuition: $345 USD

Full Tuition: $395 USD

Mini (8-10)

Early Tuition: $345 USD

Full Tuition: $395 USD

JUMPstart/Sidekick/Nubies (5-7)

Early Tuition: $225 USD

Full Tuition: $275 USD

Observer

Early Tuition: $55 USD

Full Tuition: $65 USD

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