CONVENTION
Event Date: January 31, February 1-2nd 2025
LOCATION: Birmingham, Alabama
HOTEL: WYNFREYbhm
HYATT REGENCY Birmingham –
The Wynfrey Hotel
1000 Riverchase Galleria, Birmingham, AL 35244, USA
T +1.205.705.1234
D: +1.205.444.5772
OUR schedule
FRIDAY
January 31st, 2025
Friday January 31st, 2025
10:00AM - Judges Briefing (Hospitality Suite)
10AM -4 :00PM- Customer Service Opens (2nd Floor)
11:00am - 12:00pm - Interviews for 12-under & 13-over (Hospitality Suites)
12:00pm - 3:00PM - 13 & UP Solos (Wynfrey Ballroom)
12:00pm - 3:00PM - 12- under Scholarship Auditions (Riverchase) Ballet, Tap, Acro, Jazz
3:00pm - 6:00PM - 13+ Scholarships Auditions (Riverchase) Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Acro
*NO AWARDS UNTIL SATURDAY NIGHT*
3:00pm - 6:00PM - 12 & under solos (Wynfrey Ballroom)
*NO AWARDS UNTIL SATURDAY NIGHT*
6:00PM - JUDGES BREAK
6:00 - 7:00pm - Protégé Rehearsal (Wynfrey Ballroom)
7:00 - 8:00pm - Jr/Petite Hip Hop Class (Keith - Riverchase)
7:00 - 8:00pm - Teen/Senior Contemporary Class (Theresa - Wynfrey)
8:30 - 10:00pm - Pajama Party with DJ Wilder
IN THE WYNFREY BALLROOM, ALL ARE WELCOME!
SATURDAY
February 1st 2025
Saturday February 1, 2025
8:00AM-4:00PM- Customer Service Open
8:00 - 9:00AM: Protégé Rehearsal (Wynfrey)
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Teen/Senior Ballet Class (Michael - Wynfrey)
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Petite Jazz Class *Minis welcome (Theresa - Wyndsor)
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Junior Tap Class (JJ - Riverchase Ballroom)
9:30AM- Teachers Breakfast/Coffee Chat (HOSPITALITY SUITE #1404)
10:00AM - 11:00AM - Teen/Senior Hip Hop Class (Keith - Wynfrey)
10:00AM - 11:00AM - Petite Ballet Class *Minis welcome* (Michae l- Wyndsor)
10:00AM - 11:00AM - Junior Jazz Class (Theresa - Riverchase)
11:00AM: BREAK
11:15AM - 12:15PM - Teen/Senior Tap Class (JJ - Wynfrey)
11:15AM - 12:15PM - Petite Hip-Hop Class *Minis welcome* (Michael - Wyndsor)
11:15AM - 12:15PM - Junior Ballet Class (Michael Crawford - Riverchase)
12:15PM - 1:15PM - *MINIS ONLY SPECIAL CLASS: Sassy Jazz (Miss Alexa - Wyndsor)
12:15PM- 1:15PM: LUNCH
1:15PM - 2:15PM - Teen/Senior Jazz Class (Theresa - Wynfrey)
1:15PM - 2:15PM - Petite Tap Class *Minis welcome* (JJ - Wyndsor)
1:15PM - 12:15PM - Junior Hip Hop Class (Keith - Riverchase)
3:00pm: Duo/Trio Competition (Wynfrey Ballroom)
4:00PM: Competition Begins! Groups, Lines, & Extended Lines!
5:30PM: JUDGES BREAK (Yorkshire Room or Suite)
5:45PM - 8:00PM - Competition Continues!
8:00PM - AWARDS FOR ALL!
8:30PM - Teacher/Faculty Reception (Hospitality Suite #1404)
SUNDAY
February 2nd 2025
Sunday February 2, 2025
7:00AM: Solo Title Meeting
7:30AM - 10:30AM - Customer Service Opens
8:00AM - 9:00AM - Teen/Senior Ballet Class (Michael- Wynfrey)
8:00AM - 9:00AM - Petite Jazz Class *Minis Welcome* (Theresa - Wynfrey)
8:00AM - 9:00AM - Junior Tap Class (JJ - Riverchase)
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Teen/Senior Hip Hop Class (Keith- Wynfrey)
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Petite Ballet Class *Minis Welcome* (Michael - Wynfrey)
9:00AM - 10:00AM - Junior Jazz Class (Theresa - Riverchase)
10:00AM: BREAK
10:15AM -11:15AM - Teen/Senior Tap Class (JJ - Wynfrey)
10:15AM -11:15AM - Petite Hip Hop Class *Minis Welcome* (Keith - Wyndsor)
10:15AM - 11:15AM - Junior ballet Class (Michael - Riverchase)
11:15AM - 12:15PM - Teen/Senior Jazz Hop Class (Theresa - Wynfrey)
11:15AM - 12:15PM - Petite Tap Class *Minis welcome* (JJ - Wyndsor)
11:15AM -12:15PM - Junior Hip-Hop Class (Keith - Riverchase)
12:15PM: LUNCH (Judges meet to determine audition picks)
12:15 - 1:15PM - *Mini's Only Special Class: Musical Theatre (Miss Kari - Wynfrey)
1:15PM - 2:15PM - Teen/Senior Audition Class (Michael & Keith - Wynfrey)
1:15PM - 2:15-PM - Petite/Junior Audition Class (Theresa & JJ- Riverchase)
2:45PM: Finale Showcase and Awards!
- Protege’s Performance will open the Finale Showcase and Awards Ceremony
- 4 Grand Champions will perform (Elite and Competitive 12 & under/13 & over)
- New Protege’s, Dancers of the Weekend, Studio MVP, Open Scholarship Audition winners and other offered scholarships will be announced
FEES
| Category | Early Bird Rate On or Before November 15, 2024 | Registration Deadline on or before December 15th,2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Member Teacher Registration | Free | Free |
| Non-Member Teacher Registration | $250 | $275 |
| Student Registration | $250 | $275 |
| Mini Student Registration | $150 | $175 |
| Titled Solo Fee | $300 | $325 |
| Little Miss / Mr. Solo Fee | $150 | $175 |
| Performing Arts Solo (non-title fee) | $145 | $170 |
| Duo / Trio Fee | $75 (Per Dancer) | $85 (Per Dancer) |
| Performing Arts Entry Fee | $65 (Per Dancer) | $75 (Per Dancer) |
| Scholarship Auditions Fee | $125 | $150 |
| Interview Experience Fee | $80 | $90 |
| T-Shirt Fee (Pre-order) | $25 | |
| Sweatpant/Jogger Fee (Pre-order) | $45 | |
| Music Extension Fee | $5 per dancer-per 30 sec-per dance |
*Note to parents: Most dance teachers add administrative fees to the convention and competition fees.
CONTACT US
Cindy
Larsen
Pam
Chancey
Convention Director
Jennifer
Erickson
Director- Scholarships
Scholarships@dma33.org
Lisa
Arrington
Secretary
Secretary@dma33.org
Tracy
Solomon
Treasurer
Treasurer@dma33.org
Holly
Forshaw
Past President
Pastpresident@dma33.org
We are a non-profit, membership based organization of certified dance educators committed to the elevation of the art of dance and the continual improvement of its teaching.
