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.
One of the exciting aspects of every convention is the chance to meet and mingle with peers from all over the south east. Experts from so many backgrounds come together to share, learn, explore, and grow.
Are you a dance teacher or student in the Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee area? Are you interested in taking class from some of the most sought after and talented teachers and choreographers in the world? Are you interested in over $25,000 in cash scholarships? Would you like to join a group of friends interested in furthering excellence and education in dance? Join us!
We are affiliated with the Dance Masters of America Program.
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.
One of the exciting aspects of every convention is the chance to meet and mingle with peers from all over the south east. Experts from so many backgrounds come together to share, learn, explore, and grow.
Are you a dance teacher or student in the Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee area? Are you interested in taking class from some of the most sought after and talented teachers and choreographers in the world? Are you interested in over $25,000 in cash scholarships? Would you like to join a group of friends interested in furthering excellence and education in dance? Join us!
We are affiliated with the Dance Masters of America Program.
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
Jan 31 2025
Friday January 31,2025
11:00am- 12:00pm- Interviews in 2 different spaces
12:00pm or after- Solos start with Petite/Junior
12:00pm or after- Scholarship Auditions for 13 and up
3:30pm or after- Solos for Teen/Senior
3:30pm or after- Scholarship Auditions for 12- under
6:00-7:00pm- Protégé Rehearsal
7:00-8:00pm- 2 classes for Jr/Petite and Teen/Seniors in 2 Classrooms
8:00- 9:30pm- Pajama Party with DJ
9:00pm- Teacher Cocktail Reception
SATURDAY
February 1st 2025
Saturday February 1, 2025
CLASSES
7:00- 8:00am- Protégé Rehearsal
8:00-9:00am CLASS
9:00-10:00am CLASS
9:00am- Teachers Breakfast/Coffee Break
Information Meeting
10:15-11:15am CLASS
11:15-12:15-pm Lunch
1:30pm -until…. Competition!
SUNDAY
February 2nd 2025
Sunday February 2, 2025
CLASSES
We have 3 or 4 classrooms we can break out into based on numbers.
8:00-9:00 CLASS
9:00-10:00 CLASS
Break
10:15-11:15 CLASS
11:15-12-15 CLASS
Lunch - faculty decides dancer callbacks from their classes for proteges and dancer of the weekend
1:15-2:15 - CLASS
2:45- Showcase and Awards
Finale Showcase & Awards
MINI masters
Sunday February 2, 2025
MINI ROOM
Sunday ONLY
Ages 4-6 and 7-8
9:00-1:30- MINI ROOM
runs on its own schedule1:00 pm
Parent “Show Off”
Prizes and awards!
MINI ROOMrocks!
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.
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.