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Access Broadway
- Oceanside, NY
- Director: Ron DeVito
- 516-594-6050
- accessbway@aol.com
- accessbroadway.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, ballet, character, clogging, contemporary, ethnic, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Popular Instructors: Thom Lake, Missy Lay Zimmer, Andrew Hubbard, Frank Kosik, Bobby Clark, Jacob Brent
- 2009 Nationals: Connecticut
Convention
- Classes: acro, acting, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, song & dance, tap, technique, vocal
- Popular Instructors: Thom Lake, Missy Lay Zimmer, Andrew Hubbard, Frank Kosik, Bobby Clark, Jacob Brent
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Ad Deum Dance Company
- Houston, TX
- Director: Randall Flinn
- 713-626-5050
- info@danceaddeum.com
- danceaddeum.com
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, liturgical, lyrical, modern, musical theater, partnering, pointe
- Popular Instructors: Steve Rooks, Cheryl Cutlip, Tymme Reitz, Aury Reitz, Clara Cravey, Bill Wade, Laura Morton
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Adrenaline Dance
- Southlake, TX
- Director: Jeremy Keeton
- 866-695-4144
- jeremy@adrenalinedance.com
- adrenalinedance.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Nick Zborowski, Chris Dupre, Joey Tarwater, Chris Jacobsen, Nick DiNicolangelo, Jeremy Keeton; Special Guest artists: Sonya Tayeh, Lauren Adams, Melody Lacayanga, Kevin Maher, Tony Testa
- 2009 Nationals: Chicago, IL
Convention
- Classes: contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, teachers only, technique
- Popular Instructors: Nick Zborowski, Chris Dupre, Joey Tarwater, Chris Jacobsen, Nick DiNicolangelo, Jermey Keeton; Special Guest artists: Sonya Tayeh, Lauren Adams, Melody Lacayanga, Kevin Maher, Tony Testa
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
All American Talent Awards
American All-Star
American Championships
American Cheer Express
- Cherry Hill, NJ
- Director: Linda Chapman
- 856-767-9777
- xprs@americancheer.com
- americancheer.com
Competition
- Categories: dance team, hip hop, lyrical, pom, props
- 2009 Nationals: ACE Challenge At Sea Cheer & Dance National, Virginia
American Dance Alliance
- Miami, FL
- Director: Rosanna Karpiak
- 305-992-1173
- rkarpiak@msn.com
- americandancealliance.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary, dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, pom, liturgical, open
Popular Instructors: Jimmy Arguello, Mo Marmesh, Natalia Gonzalez, Nina Ocon, Arianne Diaz
- 2009 Nationals: Florida
American Dance Awards, Inc
- North Haven, CT
- Director: Gloria Jean Cuming
- 203-985-8144
- adainfo@aol.com
- americandanceawards.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Mary Kate Felber, GEO, Ayodel Casel, Mike Minery, Derrick Yanford, Stacy Eastman
Convention
- Classes: acro, audition, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, tap, tricks & turns
- Popular Instructors: Mary Kate Felber, GEO, Mike Minery, Ayodel Casel, Derrick Yanford, Stacy Eastman
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
American Dance Competition
- Sanford, FL
- Director: Audrianna Broad
- 407-529-6729
- info@theamericandancecompetition.com
- theamericandancecompetition.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, open, partnering, pointe
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Ben Stevenson, Paul Thrussel, Shingo Yoshimoto, Barbara Riggins, Chiara Ajkun, Donna Morgan
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, contemporary, pointe, variation
- Popular Instructors: Eddy Tovar, Joseph Gatti, Chiaki Yasukawa, Orlando Molina, Olivier Munoz, Andres Estevez
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
American Dance/Drill Team
- Salado, TX
- Director: Joyce and C.R. Pennington
- 800-462-5719
- danceadts@aol.com
- danceadts.com
Competition
- Categories: dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, liturgical, lyrical, modern, open, pom, props, tricks & turns
- 2009 Nationals: Denton, TX
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
American Dance Projekt
- Benson, NC
- Director: Scott Benson
- 919-207-2073
- tapperred@aol.com
- americandanceprojekt.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, clogging, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, tap
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Scott Benson, Nathan Prevost, Aaron Cash, Bubba Carr, Kameron Bink, Gerard Heintz
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, contemporary, hop hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, motivational, musical theater, tap, technique
America's Best Championships
Ameridance, Inc
- Westerville, OH
- Director: Tiffany Robinson
- 614-898-1000
- info@americheer.com
- ameridanceinc.com
Competition
- Categories: classic dance, classic pom, dance team, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, open, pom, props, variation
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Fl
Applause National Presentations
Arkansas Dance Network
- Little Rock, AR
- Director: Christen B. Pitts
- 501-681-2556
- redlvsdance@aol.com
- ardance.org
- Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, motivational, musical theater, song & dance, tap, technique
- Popular Instructors: Bill Hastings, Finis Jhung, Chet Walker, Brian Simerson
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Artspectrum
- Director: Paulette Brockington
- 313-790-2311
- askartspectrum@yahoo.com
- artspectrum.org
Competition
- Categories: cabaret, hustle, night club two step, west coast swing
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: John Lindo, Mike Topel. Paulette Brockington, Maren Oslac
- 2009 Nationals: Michigan
Convention
- Classes: ballroom, hustle, night club two step, west coast swing
- Popular Instructors: Mike Topel, John Lindo, Maren Oslac, Paulette Brockington
- Performance Ops
BravO! National dance & Talent Competition
- Omaha, NE
- Directors: Brendan C. Buchanan and Andrew 'Drew' Vamosi
- 877-BRAVO-I-1
- info@bravocompetition.com
- bravocompetition.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, ballet, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- 2009 Nationals: TBD
Break the Floor
- New York, NY
- Director: Gil Stroming
- 212-397-3600
- info@breakthefloor.com
- breakthefloor.com
Convention
- Classes: tap
- Popular Instructors: Gil Stroming, Mike Minery, Chris Erk, Anthony Morigerato, AJ Russo, Tatiana Cardenas, Kelly Kaleta, Mary Nosuchinsky
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Canadian National Dance Championships
- Washago, ON Canada
- Director: Bonnie Dyer
- 705-689-1844
- bonnie@cdo-online.org
- cdo-online.org
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, breakdancing, character, clogging, contemporary,ethnic, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, pointe, tap; all performing arts
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: Niagara Falls
Convention
- Classes: acro, audition, ballet, breakdancing, dance team, funk, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, parents’ class, pointe, tap, teachers only
- Performance Ops
Cathy Roe's Ultimate Dance
- Santa Fe, NM
- Director: Cathy Roe
- 505-474-3575
- ultimatedance_manager@yahoo.com
- cathyroe.com/ultimate_dance
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, funk, hip hop, jazz, liturgical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, lyrical, technique, variation
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Cathy Roe, Lyn Cramer, Angelo Moio, Dena Rizzo, Rachel Northway
- 2009 Nationals: Mason, OH
Celebration Talent Competition
- Directors: Mitchell and Robin Dettwiller
- 888-610-8882
- info@celebrationtalent.com
- celebrationtalent.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, parent, photogenic, pointe, pom, Pro-am, production, props, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: Gatlinburg, TN
Celebrity Dance Competitions
- Phoenix, AZ
- Director: Drew Phillip
- 877-326-2394 or 480-706-8888
- celebrity@celebritydancecompetitions.com
- celebritydancecompetitions.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, breakdancing, character, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, photogenic, pointe, pom, props, tap, technique, variation
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Jessica Star, Nick Gonzalez, Joe Loera, Todd Shanks, Andrea Marchese, Michelle Alana
- 2009 Nationals: National at Sea, California & Florida
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, breakdancing, character, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, tap, teachers only, technique, variation
- Popular Instructors: Jessica Star, Nick Gonzalez, Joe Loera, Todd Shanks, Andrea Marchese, Michelle Alana
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Chicago Dance Connection
- Mt. Prospect, IL
- Director: Trisha Hutchins
- 847-357-8009
- info@chicagodanceconnection.com
- chicagodanceconnection.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, character, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, pointe, tap
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Kenny Ingram, Jon Lehrer, Eddy Ocampo, Lizzie Mackenzie, Connie Fagan
Convention
- Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, tap
- Popular Instructors: Kenny Ingram, Jon Lehrer, Eddy Ocampo, Lizzie Mackenzie, Alberto Arias, Connie Fagan
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Chicago Human Rhythm Project
- Chicago, IL
- Director: Lane Alexander
- 773-281-1825
- chrproject@aol.com
- chicagotap.org
Convention
- Classes: tap
- Popular Instructors: Lane Alexander, Jason Samuels Smith, Diane Walker, Sam Weber, Ted Levy, Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Chicago National Association of Dance Masters (CNADM) Student Competition
- Rockford, IL
- Director: Terri Sinani
- 815-397-6052
- cnadm@megsinet.net
- cnadm.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, open, tap
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Jeremy Plummer, Diane Gudat, Judy Rice, Tom Ralabate, Jon Lehrer, Gregg Russell
Convention
- Classes: ballet, character, hip hop, jazz, modern, musical theater, parents’ class, tap, technique
- Popular Instructors: Jeremy Plummer, Jon Lehrer, Mark Yonally, Gregg Russell, Deanne Brown, Judy Rice
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
COA Cheer & Dance
- Columbus, OH
- Directors: Steven G. Wedge and Lindsey Schmitz
- 800-252-4337
- info@coacheer.com
- coacheeranddance.com
Competition
- Categories: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, pom, open, variety
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: The ULTIMATE National Championship: FL; Open National Championships; AL, CA, FL, GA, MO, NJ, NV, NY, NC, OH, RI, TX, VA
Co. Dance
- Memphis, TN
- Directors: Tracie Marciniak and Diana Giordano
- 888-473-5383
- codance.com
Competition
Convention
Contest of Champions
- Ocoee, FL
- Director: Trudy Scott
- 800-421-4150
- info@contestofchampions.com
- contestofchampions.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, character, dance team, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, open, pointe, pom, props, tap
Creation Dance Championships
- Sarasota, FL
- Director: Deborah Blumer
- 941-378-3019
- info@creationdancechamps.com
- creationdancechamps.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, modern, musical theater, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: Las Vegas, NV; Anaheim, CA; Sandusky, OH
Crowd Pleasers
The Dance Championships
- St. Petersburg, FL
- Director: Jennifer Gargiulo, Derek Kilborn and Natalie Andrzejewski
- 716-812-6843
- jenn.gargiulo@thedancechampionships.com
- thedancechampionships.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, breakdancing, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, pointe, tap
Dance Champs
Dance Expressions
- North Wales, PA
- Director: Cathy Tubolino
- 215-661-9296
- tapkat5678@aol.com
- danceexpressions.citymax.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, props, technique, tap
- Indies Accepted
Dance Machine Productions, Inc
- Elkin, NC
- Directors: Kimberly Church and Will Shover
- 336-527-4898
- info@dancemachineonline.com
- dancemachineonline.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, contemporary, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: Wilkesboro, NC; Fort Mill, SC
Convention
- Classes: ballet, clogging, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, parents’ class, tap, teachers only
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Dance Makers, Inc
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Director: Doug Shaffer
- 949-715-5300
- info@dancemakersinc.com
- dancemakersinc.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, pointe, tap, variation
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Janice Barringer, Darryl Retter, Tommy Alexander, Brad Taylor, Keith Clifton, Becca Retter, Rhonda Miller
- 2009 Nationals: Myrtle Beach, SC
Convention
- Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, tap, Popular Instructors: Janice Barringer, Darryl Retter, Becca Retter, Tommy Alexander, Brad Taylor, Keith Clifton. Rhonda Miller, Brad Taylor
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Dance Masters of America Grand National Championship
Dance Masters of America National Convention
Dance Masters of America’s Ballet Intensive
Dance Masters of America’s Miss Dance of America Scholarship Competition
Dance Masters of America’s Student Honors Intensive Program
Dance Olympus/DANCEAMERICA
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Directors: Nancy and Art Stone
- 800-443-2623
- danceolympus2@aol.com
- danceolympus-america.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Sarah Jo Fazio, Brian Santora, Robbie Mackey, Jessica Harris, Angie Carter, Andrew Turtle
- 2009 Nationals: New York, NY
Convention
- Classes: ballet, conditioning, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, motivational, musical theater, nutrition, open, Pilates, pointe, tap, teachers only, technique, tricks & turns Popular Instructors: Sarah Jo Fazio, Kirby Reed, Debbi Dee, Gregg Russell, Jo Rowan, Mike Wittmers
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Dance Ovations
- Saugus, MA
- Director: Anne-Marie Petricone
- 781-233-3455
- amtaps73@aol.com
- danceovations.net
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, song & dance, tap
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: Cape Cod, MA
Dance Power Competitions
- Edmonton, AB Canada
- Director: Darryl Hodgins
- 780-473-4378
- info@dancepower.com
- dancepower.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, contemporary, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, novelty, open, partnering, pointe, props, song & dance, tap
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: 3 judges per city and they originate from across Canada and the US
- 2009 Nationals: Western Canadian Finals, Kelowna, BC Canada
Convention
- Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, tap
- Popular Instructors: various
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
The Dance Project
Dance Rave
- West Hills, CA
- Director: Elizabeth Ferri
- 818-888-3628
- lizferri@yahoo.com
- dancerave.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, African, ballet, cabaret, character, clogging, contemporary, ethnic, flamenco, folkloric, funk, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, variation, vocal
- 2009 Nationals: Anaheim, CA
Dance Revolution
- Flower Mound, TX
- Director: Michelle Brogan
- 407-208-1035
- info@dance-revolution.com
- dance-revolution.com
- Convention
- Classes: African, audition, ballet, breakdancing, contemporary, elective, house, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, Pilates, tap
- Popular Instructors: Jeff Lewis, Natalie Lewis, Kato Celeste, Karin Celeste, Joe Simpson, Jeanna Vance, Krista Johnson
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Dancers, Inc Competitions
- Neptune, NJ
- Director: Dan Barris (Executive Director), Nicole Tiedemann (Director), Patrick M. Flynn (Director)
- 723-685-8182
- info@dancers-inc.com
- dancers-inc.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, clogging, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Travis E. Breen, Christine Brooks, Keith Coughlin, Erin McNerney, Deanna Bellando, Adam Cates, Holly Collins, Kristie Cordle, Marinda Davis, Simone De La Rue, Stephanie Fagan, Heather Ferri, Crystal Frazier, Phil LaDuca, Amy Ling, Sean McKnight, Nancy Nelson, Susan Pallas, Ben Pauley, Viki Perrault, Greer Reed, Jody Reynard, Danté (Shaun Royer), Aaron Salazar, Carol Schuberg, Dylan Smith, Mic Thompson, Aaron Tolson, Melissa VanOsch, Jason Warley
- 2009 Nationals: Hershey, PA; Six Flags, New England; Cruise to Caribbean
Convention
- Classes: African, afro-fusion, audition, ballet, contemporary, fusion, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap
- Popular Instructors: Travis E. Breen, Christine Brooks, Keith Coughlin, Erin McNerney, Deanna Bellando, Adam Cates, Holly Collins, Kristie Cordle, Marinda Davis, Simone De La Rue, Stephanie Fagan, Heather Ferri, Crystal Frazier, Phil LaDuca, Amy Ling, Sean McKnight, Nancy Nelson, Susan Pallas, Ben Pauley, Viki Perrault, Greer Reed, Jody Reynard, Danté (Shaun Royer), Aaron Salazar, Carol Schuberg, Dylan Smith, Mic Thompson, Aaron Tolson, Melissa VanOsch, Jason Warley
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Dancers Rock
- Nasville, TN
- Directors: TinaMarie Holland and Garrett Steele
- 310-734-6924
- info@dancresrock.com
- dancersrock.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, open, photogenic, song & dance, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Doriana Sanchez, Charles "Bubba" Carr, Serena Soffer, Al Blackstone, Keith Fitzpatrick, Mike Wittmers, Merrida Childress, Garrett Steele, Anthony LoCascio, Jesus Solario, Kevin Wilson
- 2009 Nationals: Las Vegas, NV
Convention
- Classes: acting, audition, ballet, ballroom, conditioning, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, musical theater, open, Pilates, song & dance, tap, teachers only, technique, vocal, yoga
- Popular Instructors: Doriana Sanchez, Charles "Bubba" Carr, Serena Soffer, Al Blackstone, Keith Fitzpatrick, Mike Wittmers, Merrida Childress, Garrett
Steele, Anthony LoCascio, Jesus Solario, Kevin Wilson
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Dance Showcase USA
- Arlington, TX
- Director: Glenda Boenig
- 817-572-6617
- glenda@danceshowcaseusa.com
- danceshowcaseusa.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, contemporary, costume, dance team, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, Pro-am, song & dance, tap
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX
Dance Spotlight USA
Dance Troupe, Inc
- Martinsville, VA
- Directors: Ray Hollingsworth and Cindy Hollingsworth
- 276-656-1882
- dti@dancetroupe.net
- dancetroupe.net
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, hip hop, jazz, liturgical, lyrical, open, pointe, pom, song & dance, street, tap; dance crew (competition for dance crews, within the competition)
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Robin Kelley, Richard Hines, Angelo Moio, Mary Milstead, Brent McBeth, Braham Crane, Travis Kelley, Cybill Warren, JoAnn Warren, Sheraton Shepherd
- 2009 Nationals: Savannah Civic Center and the Johnny Mercer Theater, Savannah, GA
Convention
- Classes: ballet, character, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, teachers only, technique
- Popular Instructors: Richard Hines, Travis Kelley, Cybill Warren, Sher Shepherd, Josh Paschal
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Dance USA
- Las Vegas, NV
- Directors: Marie Lynn, Tiffanie Kalisz and Tawnie Lawrence
- 702-242-9699
- danceusa@cox.net
- danceusadance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, dance team, ethnic, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Natalie Fotopoulos, Brandon Porter, Sherri Sullivan, Joey Csiki, Jim Keith, Emily Zackery
- 2009 Nationals: Myrtle Beach, SC; Branson, MO; Nassau, Grand Bahamas
Convention
- Classes: audition, conditioning, dance team, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, tap, technique
- Popular Instructors: Natalie Fotopoulos, Billy Larson, Marie Lynn, Tiffanie Nagel
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Dance Vision Emerald Ball Dancesport Championships/Dance Vision Mastery Camps
Dance World Cup
- Director: John Grimshaw
- 44-15-3476-0000
- john.grimshaw@nautilustrust.com
- http://hellasdance.de/danceworldcup/danceworldcup2009.html
Competition
- Categories: African, ballet, character, contemporary, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, modern, musical theater, pointe, song & dance, tap
- 2009 Nationals: June 24th to 27th Jersey, Channel Islands United Kingdom (Must be placed 1st, 2nd or third in a National competition to qualify with a minimum of 85 points.)
DanceXplosion
DanzJam
- Astoria, NY
- Director: Jacqui Young
- 718-545-0763
- jacqui@newyorkcitydance.com
- newyorkcitydance.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, pointe, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Jacqui Young, Brian Perry, Leah Clews, Nicole Rocci, Walter Jalbert
Convention
- Classes: acting, audition, ballet, career prep, conditioning, contemporary, hair & makeup, hip hop, jazz, liturgical, modern, musical theater, nutrition, Pilates, pointe, tap, teachers only, technique, tricks & turns, vocal, yoga
- Popular Instructors: Jacqui Young, Walter Jalbert, Brian Perry
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
DCEŃDance Champion Express
DMI-Dance Magic, Inc/Dance Magic Conventions
- Ocean Springs, MS
- Director: Karen Frosch
- 866-773-2623
- dancemagic@bellsouth.net
- dancemagic.net
Competition
- Categories: acro, African, ballet, baton, bop, breakdancing, character, clogging, color guard, contemporary, ethnic, funk, flag, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, photogenic, pom, pointe, props, song & dance, tap
- 2009 Nationals: Panama City Beach, Fl
Dynamite National Talent Competition
- Lynchburg, VA
- Director: Stepp Stewart
- 215-288-3400
- dynatalent@aol.com
- steppstewart.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Columbus, OH; Philadelphia, PA
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, nutrition, tap, vocal
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Eastern Dance Association
- South Hill, VA
- Director: Shannon Tootle
- 800-940-4322
- shannon@ecaeda.com
- ecaeda.com
Competition
- Categories: dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, pom, props, variation
- 2009 Nationals: Myrtle Beach, SC
Elite Dance Competition and Convention
Elite Dance Cup
- Houma, LA
- Director: Kayla Scurlock and Daralyn Scurlock
- 985-851-5108
- info@elitedancecup.com
- elitedancecup.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, clogging, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, open, pointe, tap
- 2009 Nationals: Panama City, FL
Embracing the Dream
Emotions Dance Productions
- Clarkston, MI
- Directors: Kathy Chojinowski and Brian Perks
- 248-821-9467
- info@emotionsdanceproductions.com
- emotionsdanceproductions.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, tap
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: TBD
Encore Dance Competition for the Stars
- Lexington, SC
- Directors: Susan Barnes, Naomi Calvert, and Rhonda Marchant
- 803-319-3295
- rhonda@encoredcs
- encoredcs.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, costume, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, liturgical, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Nick Watkins, Chris Robbins, Mike Wittmers, AnnaMaria Alberici, Donna Drake
- 2009 Nationals: Charleston, SC
Encore Performing Arts Showcase, Inc
- Fort Worth, TX
- Director: Caron Moore
- 817-926-9686
- info@encoreperformingarts.com
- encoreperformingarts.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, ballroom, character, clogging, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pom, tap
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Nationally recognized judges
- 2009 Nationals: TBD
Convention
- Classes: ballet, jazz, hip hop, lyrical, tap
- Popular Instructors: Christian Vincent, Tara Foy, Kevin Wilson, Terri Best, Ryan Lohoff
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Encore! Talent Productions
- Liberty Twp, Ohio
- Director: Terri Shaffner
- 513-759-5057
- encoretalent@att.net
- encore-competitions.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, breakdancing, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, props, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Mason, OH
Fabulous Feet Dance Competition
- Bellmawr, NJ
- Director: Tara Robinson
- 856-931-0401
- fabulousfeet@verizon.net
- fabulousfeetdc.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, musical theater, photogenic, pointe, pom, tap
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Tara Robinson, Danielle Boland
- 2009 Nationals: NJ
Fire and Ice International Talent Competition and Convention
- Saint Rose, LA
- Directors: Darni and Loren Fenerty
- 504-469-4171
- fireandicedance@hotmail.com
- fireandicetalent.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, breakdancing, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Brooke Pierotti, Nick Watkins, Billy Larson, Omar Merced, Cara Appleby, Zandra Thomas
- 2009 Nationals: Daytona Beach, FL
Convention
- Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
- Popular Instructors: Nick Watkins, Trump Card, Jacquie and Caitlin Geier, Loren Fenerty, Jusin Mann, Billy Larson
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
5-6-7-8 Showtime, Inc
Florida Cheer and Dance Association
- Cape Coral, FL
- 239-596-6000
- fcda.net
Competition
- 2009 Nationals: Florida
Fluid Dance Conventions, Inc
- Denver, CO
- Director: Sarah M. Verville
- 602-318-6884
- fluid@fluiddance.com
- fluiddance.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, open, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Maia Schulman, Sarah Schachterle, Janelle Abbott
- 2009 Nationals: Denver, CO
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, ballroom, breakdancing, career prep, conditioning, contemporary, freestyle, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, Pilates, popping & locking, tap, teachers only, technique, thrash, tricks & turns, turns & leaps
- Popular Instructors: Ken Jimenez, Shea Sullivan, Sarah Schachterle, Janelle Abbott, Maia Schulman
- Scholarships Given
FlyGirl
- Toronto, ON Canada
- Director: Mandy Cheetham
- 416-503-8739
- info@flygirl.ca
- flygirl.ca
Competition
- Categories: hip hop, cheerleading
Convention
- Classes: cheerleading
- Performance Ops
Foot Loose International Dance Championships
Fusion Dance
- San Diego, CA
- Director: Katie McIver
- 858-610-8717
- fusiondnc7@aol.com
- fusiondance.info
Convention
- Classes: ballet, conditioning, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, nutrition, partnering, pointe, tap, technique
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Genee International Ballet Competition
GSSA 1 Spirit
- Corvallis, OR
- Director: Tammy Van Vleet
- 800-840-GSSA
- tammy@gssa1spirit.com
- gssaa1spirit.com
Competition
- Categories: dance team, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, pom, song & dance
- 2009 Nationals: San Jose, CA
Headliners
- Randolph, NJ
- Directors: Irma Ziegler and Shari Tomasiello
- 973-927-8007
- info@headlinerscompetition.com
- headlinerscompetition.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, contemporary, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Ashle Dawson, EJ Ferencak, Brandon Sarago
- 2009 Nationals: Asbury Park, NJ
Hollywood Connection
- Los Angeles, CA
- Directors: William Bohl and Kimberly Lyon
- 877-DANCEHC
- info@hcdance.com
- hcdance.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, open, tap
- Classes Offered
Convention
- Classes: audition, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, tap, technique
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Hollywood Vibe
- Burbank, CA
- Directors: Christopher Smith and Anne Smith
- 818-567-2359
- idance@hollywoodvibe.com
- hollywoodvibe.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Christopher Smith, Holly Hmphreys, Tania Ante, Jennifer Parsley, Mark “Biz” Burke, Nick Gonzalez, Shanti Lowry
- 2009 Nationals: Orlando, FL; Anaheim, CA; Sandusky, OH
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, lyrical jazz, musical theater, tap
- Popular Instructors: Christopher Smith, Mark Burke, Robert Prescott Lee, Tania Ante, Holly Humphreys, Jennifer Edmond, Shanti Lowry, Rustin Matthew, Chali Jennings, Al Bee, Jennifer Parsley,Nick Gonzalez, Roman Vazquez
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
I LOVE DANCE
- Portland, OR
- Director: Kim McKimmie
- 503-253-2020
- kim@ilovedance.com
- ilovedance.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, character, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, liturgical, lyrical, modern, open, pageant, pointe, production numbers, props, song & dance, student choreography, tap, teacher features, variation, 40+
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: TBD
Inferno Dance
- Baltimore, MD
- Director: Laura Blank
- 410-688-0006
- info@infernodance.com
- infernodance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, contemporary, dance team, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, props, tap
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Jon Rua, Deena Cary, Taylor Walker, Dylan Pearce, Steven Atwater, George Eleazer
- 2009 Nationals: TBD
Convention
- Classes: ballet, breakdancing, career prep, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, pointe, tap, technique
- Popular Instructors: Jon Rua, Deena Cary, Taylor Walker, Dylan Pearce, Steven Atwater, George Eleazer
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Institute for Dance Education, Inc/American Ballet Competition
- Mequon, WI
- Director: Katherine C. Kersten
- 970-376-2607
- abcompetition@aol.com
- americanballetcompetition.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary, pointe, technique
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Gilbert Mayer, Katherine Kersten, Kee Juan Han, Didier Chirpaz, Michelle Martin, Oleg Briansky
- 2009 Nationals: Miami, FL
Convention
- Classes: ballet, international ballet teacher seminars, teachers only
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
International Dance Challenge (IDC)
- Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Directors: Nancy and Art Stone
- 800-797-2145
- idc4dance@aol.com
- intldancechallenge.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, African, ballet, baton, bop, breakdancing, cabaret, character, clogging, dance team, ethic, flamenco, folkloric, funk, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, kickline, lindy, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, props, song & dance, tap
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Boston, Ma; Orlando, FL
JAMfest Events
- Louisville, KY
- Director: Jessica Wilson
- 866-JAMFEST
- jessica@jamfest.com
- jamfest.com
Competition
- Categories: dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, pom, props
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: Cincinnati, OH
Jann Davis Enterprises
- East Wareham, MA
- Director: Jann Davis
- 508-380-9004
- usadanceexpo@janndavis.com
- janndavis.com
Competition
- Categories: dance team, new categories
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Tiger Martina
- 2009 Nationals: Massachusetts
Convention
- Classes: audition, career prep, conditioning, dance team, jazz, motivational, musical theater, nutrition, parents’ class, teachers only, technique
- Popular Instructors: Tiger Martina
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Jump
- New York, NY
- Director: Gil Stroming
- 212-397-3600
- info@breakthefloor.com
- breakthefloor.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, specialty, showcase, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: New York, NY, Radio City Music Hall
Convention
- Classes: jazz, ballet, tap, hip hop, contemporary, lyrical
- Popular Instructors: Nick Lazzarini, Dee Caspary, Dan Karaty, Mike Minery, Mandy Moore, Misha Gabriel, Katy Spreadbury
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Kids Artistic Revue
- Southgate, CA
- Director: Noah Lands
- 562-602-6154
- info@dancekar.com
- dancekar.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, folkloric, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Myrtle Beach, SC; Las Vegas, Nevada; Panama City, FL
L.A. Danceforce
- Los Angeles, CA
- Directors: Randy Allaire, Carol Connors and Bill Prudich
- 323-962-7000
- info@ladf.com
- ladf.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, character, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, pointe, tap, variation
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Teachers from EDGE P.A.C in Hollywood
Convention
- Classes: African, audition, ballet, character, career prep, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, Latin dance, lyrical, modern, musical theater, parents’ class, progressions, tap, teachers only, technique, tricks & turns, variation, Latin dance
- Popular Instructors: Teachers from EDGE P.A.C in Hollywood
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
L.A. Dance Magic
- Montrose, CA
- Directors: Jackie Sleight and Dave Carter
- 818-541-1316
- support@ladance magic.com
- ladancemagic.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, character, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Jackie Sleight, Dave Carter, Artem Chigvintsev, Christian Vincent, Leo Morimune, Ryan Lohoff
- 2009 Nationals: Anaheim, CA
Convention
- Classes: ballet, career prep, character, conditioning, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, tap, teachers only, technique
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Legacy Dance Championships
- East Islip, NY
- Directors: David Sanders and Matthias Wesner
- 631-224-1836
- david@legacydancechampionships.com
- legacydancechampionships.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, adults, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, recreational, tap
- 2009 Nationals: TBD
Limelight Performing Arts Pageant & Convention
- Gilbert, AZ
- Director: Cristina Schubert
- 916-412-0108
- info@limelightdance.com
- limelightdance.com
Convention
- Classes: acting, African, audition, ballet, career prep, hip hop, jazz, modern, tap; scholarship & title audition, dance showcase
- Popular Instructors: Bruce Goolsby, Dana Guidry, Allison Kyler, Erin Lamont, Leslie Scott, Stephanie Szoke
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Live! Powered by JAMFEST
- Louisville, KY
- Director: Jessica Wilson
- 877-531-LIVE
- jessica@jamfest.com
- jamlive.com
Competition
- Categories: dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, open, pom, props
Manhattan Dance Project
- Phoenix, AZ
- Director: Bill Hotaling
- 623-580-4466
- info@mdpdance.com
- mdpdance.com
Convention
- Classes: ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, modern, musical theater, Rockette, tap, technique
- Popular Instructors: Chet Walker, Michael Vernon, Leah Hotaling, Joshua Bergasse, Bill Hotaling, Todd Shanks
- Performance Ops
Masquerade
- Metairie, LA
- Director: Missy Cole
- 985-651-0001
- masqueradedance@aol.com
- masqueradedance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, contemporary, dance team, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, photogenic, pointe, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Destin, FL
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap, technique
- Performance Ops
Miss Dance Drill Team USA
Miss Dance Team Minnesota, presented by Just for Kix
- Brainerd, MN
- Director: Jenny Raiche
- 651-246-1460
- jenny@justforkix.com
- justforkix.com
Competition
- Categories: Miss Minnesota/Best of Minnesota
- 2009 Nationals: Mass Dance Drill Team USA, California
Monsters of Hip Hop
- Baltimore, MD
- Director: Andy Funk
- 800-5MONSTRS
- info@monstersofhiphop.com
- monstersofhiphop.com
Competition
- Categories: breakdancing, contemporary, hip hop, popping & locking, technique
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Marty Kudelka, Dave Scott, Lisette Bustamante, Rhapsody James, Jamal Sims, Teresa Espinosa
- 2009 Nationals: Orlando, FL
Convention
- Classes: breakdancing, contemporary, hip hop, popping & locking, technique
- Popular Instructors: Napoleon & Tabitha Dumo, Brian Friedman, The Jabbawockeez, Chonique Sneed, Popin’ Pete, Mr. Wiggles
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
MOVE Productions
- Los Angeles, CA
- Director: Jimmy Heywood
- 310-216-5855
- info@moveproductionsonline.com
- www.moveproductionsonline.com
Competition
- Categories: Contemprary, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theater, Open, Ballet, Pointe, Acro Dance, Clogging, Character, Folkloric, Song & Dance, Cheerleading, Baton
- Classes Offered: Free Classes at our National Finals
- Nationals: Orange County, CA
- Indies Accepted
Muse Dance Co
- Santa Monica, CA
- Director: Jessica Starr
- 310-980-6290
- jessica@musedanceco.com
- musedanceco.com
Convention
- Classes: African, audition, ballet, breakdancing, career prep, character, conditioning, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, motivational, musical theater, parents’ class, Pilates, pointe, pom, tap, teachers only, technique, yoga
- Popular Instructors: Kenny Wormald, Lauren Gottlieb, Nick Florez, Harry Shum, Jr., Nick Gonzalez, Jessica Starr
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Music Works
- Laguna Beach, CA
- Directors: Doug Shaffer and Darryl Retter
- 866-493-7400
- info@musicworksunlimited.com
- musicworksunlimited.com
Convention
- Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, tap, teachers only, technique
- Popular Instructors: Darryl Retter, Janice Barringer, Becca Retter, Reagan Marie, Heidi Jarrett
National Association of Dance and Affiliated Arts, Inc
- South Hadley, MA
- Directors: Polly Jo Labbe and Dawn Larder
- 413-563-6023
- dlarder@mtholyoke.edu
- nadaa.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, tap, tricks & turns
- Classes Offered
Convention
- Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, tap, teachers only
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
National Dance AllianceŃNDA
National Dance Showcase, Inc
National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts
- Miami, FL
- 800-970-ARTS
- info@nfaa.org
- youngarts.org
Competition
- Categories: acting, African, ballet, choreography, clogging, contemporary, ethnic, flamenco, folkloric, Irish step, jazz, modern, musical theater, pointe, tap, vocal
- Popular Instructors: Rachel Moore, Frank Oz, Plajcido Domingo, Kiki Smith, Kenneth Washington
- 2009 Nationals: youngARTS Week National Finals, Miami, FL
New York City Dance Alliance
- New York, NY
- Director: Joe Lanteri
- 877-NYC-5678
- nycda@nycdance.com
- nycdance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, African, ballet, ballroom, bop, breakdancing, cabaret, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, flamenco, folkloric, funk, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, kickline, lindy, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, pointe, pom, props, song & dance, tap, technique, tricks & turns, variation
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: New York, NY
Convention
- Classes: acro, African, ballet, ballroom, blues, bop, breakdancing, cabaret, career prep, character, clogging, conditioning, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, flamenco, folkloric, funk, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, kickline, lindy, lyrical, modern, motivational, musical theater, nutrition, open, parents’ class, partnering, pointe, pom, props, teachers only, technique, variation
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
New York Dance Experience
- Lanoka Harbor, NJ
- Director: Sandra Coyte
- 609-693-6138
- nydanceexp@aol.com
- newyorkdanceexperience.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, African, ballet, ballroom, baton, character, clogging, dance team, ethnic, folkloric, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, kickline, lindy, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, photogenic, pointe, pom, props, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
Convention
- Classes: acro, acting, audition, ballet, ballroom, breakdancing, character, clogging, conditioning, contemporary, ethnic, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, motivational, musical theater, open, partnering, Pilates, tap, technique, vocal
- Popular Instructors: Allison Bramwell, Roy Bramwell, Aaron Pomeroy, Veronica Benigni, Maurice Curry
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
New York International Ballet Competition/New York Dance Presented by New York International Ballet Competition
- New York, NY
- Directors: Ilona Copen (Executive Director) and Richard Chen See (Director)
- 212-956-1520
- nyibc@nyibc.org
- nyibc.org
Competition
- Categories: ballet
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Announced on first day of competition.
- 2009 Nationals: Bi-annual event in New York, NY Ń next competition is June 8-28, 2009
Convention
- Classes: ballet
- Popular Instructors: Announced on first day of convention
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
New York Los Angeles Dance Conventions & CompetitionsŃNYLA Dance
- New York, NY
- Director: Skip Costa
- 212-222-2772
- info@nyladance.com
- nyladance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, ballet, clogging, contemporary, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, pointe, pom, props, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Florida, Iowa, New Hampshire
Convention
- Classes: acting, ballet, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, partnering, pointe, props, tap, teachers only, technique, vocal Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Nexstar National Talent Competition
- Xenia, OH
- Director: Kent Helton
- 937-376-7777
- contactus@nexstarcompetition.com
- nexstarcompetition.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, folkloric, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Sandusky, OH; Hampton Roads, VA; Long Beach, CA
N-House Productions
- Roswell, GA
- Director: Casey Noblett
- 404-702-9935
- nhouseinfo@aol.com
- n-houseproductions.com
Convention
- Classes: African, ballet, character, conditioning, contemporary, dance team, funk, hip hop, azz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, Pilates, pointe, pom, tap, teachers only, technique, yoga
- Popular Instructors: Cassidy Noblett, BT, Adam Cates, Casey Noblett, Shanna Vanderwerker, Suzy Guarino
- Scholarships Given
The Nick and Mandy Show
- New York, NY
- Director: Gil Stroming
- 212-397-3600
- info@breakthefloor.com
- breakthefloor.com
Convention
- Classes: jazz, lyrical, contemporary, musical theater, hip hop
- Popular Instructors: Nick Lazzarini, Mandy Moore
- Performance Ops
North America Dance Challenge
- Washago, ON Canada
- Director: Bonnie Dyer
- 705-689-1844
- bonnie@cdo-online.org
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, dance team, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, pointe, tap, technique, tricks & turns
- Classes Offered
Convention
- Classes: acro, audition, contemporary, funk, jazz, modern, parents’ class, pointe, teachers only, technique, vocal
- Performance Ops
North American Dance Championships
NTG Dance
- Kenner, LA
- Director: Stephani Kammer
- 818-915-6153
- info@ntgdance.com
- ntgdance.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, tap, performance (non competitive)
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Celebrity Guest Judges Brian Friedman & Carmit Bachar. Featured Faculty: Billy Larson, Tovaris Wilson, Lisette Bustamante, Brooke Paulsen, Anthony Garza, Kathryne VanAssche, Kevin Wilson
- 2009 Nationals: Biloxi, MS
Convention
- Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, phrasing, progressions, tap
- Popular Instructors: Featured Faculty: Billy Larson, Tovaris Wilson, Lisette Bustamante, Brooke Paulsen, Anthony Garza, Kathryne VanAssche, Kevin Wilson
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Odyssey Dance Competitions
Olympic Miss Dance
- Boston, MA
- Director: Carol Wallace
- 781-231-0211
- olympicmiss@comcast.net
- olympicmiss.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, African, ballet, ballroom, baton, blues, bop, breakdancing, cabaret, character, cheerleading, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, flamenco, folkloric, funk, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, kickline, lindy, liturgical, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, novelty, open, pageant, photogenic, partnering, pointe, pom, props, song & dance, tap, technique, tricks & turns, variation, vocal
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Radisonn Convention Center, NH
On Location
- Burbank, CA
- Director: Christopher Smith
- 818-567-2359
- idance@hollywoodvibe.com
- hollywoodvibe.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Christopher Smith, Holly Humphreys, Tania Ante, Jennifer Parsley, Mark “Biz” Burke, Nick Gonzalez, Rustin Matthew, Chali Jennings
- 2009 Nationals: Orlando, FL; Sandusky, OH; and Anaheim, CA
Convention
- Classes: jazz, lyrical, music video workshop, tap
- Popular Instructors: Holly Humphreys, Jennifer Parsley, Mark “Biz” Burke, Nick Gonzalez, Rustin Matthew, Chali Jennings
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
On Stage America
Onstage New York
- New York, NY
- Director: Joe Lanteri
- 877-692-5678
- info@onstagenewyork.com
- onstagenewyork.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, African, ballet, ballroom, baton, bop, breakdancing, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, folkloric, flamenco, funk, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, kickline, liturgical, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, pointe, pom, props, song & dance, tap, technique, tricks & turns, variation, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Joe Lanteri, Lauren Adams, Melinda Farrell, Mamie Duncan-Gibbs, Ben Cameron, Tim Crasky
Pacific Coast Talent Showcase
- El Cajon, CA
- Director: Patty Boon
- 619-440-0596
- pcawards@pacbell.net
- pacificoasttalent.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pageant, photogenic, pointe, props, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Linda Bush,Krista Pearson, Trisha Stewart
- 2009 Nationals: California
Pick The Stars International
- Champlain, NY
- Director: Daniele Dorice
- 800-219-9887
- ptsi@total.net
- pickthestars.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, bop, breakdancing, clogging, contemporary, folkloric, funk, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, song & dance, tap, technique, vocal
- 2009 Nationals: Quebec City, QC Canada
Platinum National Dance Competition
- Jonesboro, GA
- Directors: Terri Rogers, Senior Director and Ron Rogers, Executive Director
- 404-551-4518
- mail@danceplatinum.com
- danceplatinum.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, contemporary, ethnic, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Panama City, FL
Primetime Dance, Inc
- Mesquite, TX
- Director: Carlos Vigil
- 972-681-7177
- carlos@primetimedance.net
- primetimedance.net
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, clogging, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, song & dance, tap
Prix de Lausanne
- Lausanne, Switzerland
- Director: Wim Broeckx
- 41-21-643-24-05
- info@prixdelausanne.org
- prixdelausanne.org
Competition
- Categories: ballet, pointe, variation
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Sergiu Stefanschi, Monique Loudieres
- 2009 Nationals: Lausanne, Switzerland
The Pulse
- New York, NY
- Director: Pam Chancey
- 877-PULSE-01
- info@thepulseontour.com
- thepulseontour.com
Convention
- Classes: audition, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, teachers only
- Popular Instructors: Mia Michaels, Brian Friedman, Wade Robson, Shane Sparks, Tyce Diorio, Cris Judd
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Rainbow Connection
- Las Vegas, NV
- Directors: Vikki and Amber Anthony
- 702-384-6240
- amber@rainbowdance.com
- rainbowdance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, clogging, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Thommie Retter, Antolino Alvarez, Adam Cates, Michael Schwandt
- 2009 Nationals: Las Vegas, NV
Reach For The Stars
- Point Pleasant, NJ
- Director: Mary Anna Reach
- 732-899-7096
- missmary4671@aol.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, pointe, song & dance, tap
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Myrtle Beach, SC; Toms River, NJ; Salisbury, NC
Revolution National Talent Competition
- Upper Marlboro, MD
- Director: Kacy Combs
- 240-412-1948
- revolutiontalent.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, pointe, baton, character, cheerleading, clogging, contemporary, drill, modeling, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lip sync, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open
Rhythms in Dance, Inc
- West Long Branch, NJ
- Director: Maryann Christopher
- 732-493-0402
- rythmsindance@cs.com
- rhythmsindance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, breakdancing, character, clogging, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Andrea Kron, Lisa Maietta, Jay T Manchild, Vicky Jenkins
- 2009 Nationals: 2009 New Jersey Shore
Convention
- Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
- Popular Instructors: Andrea Kron, Lisa Maieta, Jay T Manchild
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Rising Star Talent Competition
- New Albany, OH
- Director: Gail Jordan, Sharon Jordan
- 614-855-7720
- rstp@risingstartalent.com
- risingstartalent.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, clogging, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, photogenic, production, song & dance
Road To Stardom
- Jackson, NJ
- Directors: Tiffany A. Joseph, Dawn M. Toledo and Cassandra L. Wolff
- 732-779-2290
- rdtostardomdance@aol.com
- roadtostardomtalent.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, breakdancing, character, choreography, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, song & dance, tap, technique, tricks & turns, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: TBA
Convention
Classes: acting, audition, ballet, breakdancing, character, contemporary, funk, - hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, parents’ class, pointe, tap, teachers only, technique
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Shake N Break
- New York, NY
- Director: Gil Stroming
- 212-397-3600
- info@breakthefloor.com
- breakthefloor.com
Convention
- Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
Popular Instructors: Dan Karaty, Gil Stroming, Mike Minery, Nick Lazzarini, Mandy Moore, Dee Caspary
- Performance Ops
Shake the Floor
- New York, NY
- Director: Gil Stroming
- 212-397-3600
- info@breakthefloor.com
- breakthefloor.com
Convention
- Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical
- Popular Instructors: Dan Karaty, Ray Leeper, Dee Caspary, Nick Lazzarini, Mandy Moore, Misha Gabriel
- Performance Ops
Showbiz National Talent Competition
- Mesquite, TX
- Director: Darin Troglia
- 972-681-7177
- darin@showbiztalent.com
- showbiztalent.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, clogging, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, tap
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Daytona Beach, FL; Chicago, IL; Phoenix, AZ
Showcase ProductionsŃDance the Magic!
- Huntington Beach, CA
- Director: Debi Barr
- 714-841-3913
- debi@dancethemagic.com
- dancethemagic.com
Convention
- Classes: ballet, character, clogging, dance team, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, pom, tap
- Popular Instructors: Tricia Gomez
- Performance Ops
Showmakers of America
- San Marcos, TX
- Director: Susan Angell
- 512-754-6260
- susan@showmakerscamps.com
- showmakerscamps.com
Competition
- Categories: dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, military, modern, novelty, open, pom, production, props
Showstopper American Dance Championships/Showstopper The Convention
- Murrells Inlet, SC
- Director: Debbie Roberts
- 843-357-7469
- information@showstopperonline.com
- showstopperonline.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Myrtle Beach, SC; Texas; Anaheim, CA
Convention
- Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, ballet, tap
Showtime International
- Lago Vista, TX
- Director: Beverly Skipper
- 800-PRO-KICK
- beverly@showtimeint.com
- showtimeint.com
Competition
- Categories: dance team, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, pom, props
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Galveston, TX
6th Day Dance
- Bothell, WA
- Director: Lyndee Breece
- 206-406-5465
- info@sixthdaydance.org
- sixthdaydance.org
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, conditioning, modern
- Popular Instructors: Angela Smith, Debbie Franz
- Performance Ops
Slide
- New York, NY
- Director: Gil Stroming
- 212-397-3600
- info@breakthefloor.com
- breakthefloor.com
Convention
- Classes: tap
- Popular Instructors: Mike Minery, Gil Stroming, AJ Russo, Anthony Morigerato, Chris Erk, Ayodele Casel
- Performance Ops
Sophisticated Productions
- Westfield, MA
- Director: Melissa R. Tessier
- 413-568-4815
- info@sophisticatedproductions.com
- sophisticatedproductions.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, breakdancing, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, folkloric, funk, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, pom, props, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Wildwood, NJ
Convention
- Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, tap
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Spirit Cheer
Spotlight Dance Cup/Focus, The Convention presented by Spotlight Events, Inc.
- Eagle, ID
- Director: Michelle Kresge
- 208-939-2015
- dance@spotlightevents.com
- spotlightevents.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, contemporary, dance team, folkloric, hip hop, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, props, song & dance, tap, technique, tricks & turns, variation, vocal
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: Branson, MO; Anaheim, CA
Convention
- Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, open, tap
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Stage One Productions
- Norman, OK
- Director: Greg Massay
- 405-573-7733
- director@stageonedance.com
- stageonedance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, cheerleading, clogging, contemporary, costum, dance team, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, Pro-am, production, song & dance, tap
- 2009 Nationals: Arlington, TX; Branson, MO; Gatlinburg, TN
Starbound National Talent Competition
- Lanoka Harbor, NJ
- Director: Sandra Coyte
- 609-693-0563
- starbounds@aol.com
- starbound.net
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, ballroom, ballet, baton, character, clogging, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, props, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Roy Bramwell, Ali Bramwell, Veronica Benigni, Aaron Pomeroy
- 2009 Nationals: San Antonio, TX; Orlando, FL; Atlantic City, NJ; Lake Tahoe, NV
Convention
- Classes: acting, ballet, character, jazz, modern, musical theater, partnering, Pilates, technique, tricks & turns, variation, vocal
- Popular Instructors: Veronica Benigni, Ali Bramwell, Roy Bramwell, Aaron Pomeroy
- Scholarships Given
Starlight Productions/Co. Dance
- Memphis, TN
- Director: Catherine Morris
- 888-473-5383
- codance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, contemporary, drill, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, novice, open, pointe, pom, Pro-am, production, tap
Starpower National Talent Competition/Dance Power Express
- Waldorf, MD
- Director: Gary Pate
- 301-870-9550
- margo@starpowertalent.com
- starpowertalent.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, ballet, baton, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Las Vegas, NV; Ocean City, MD; Myrtle Beach, SC; Orlando, FL; Branson, MO
Convention
- Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
- Scholarships Given
StarQuest International Performing Arts Competitions/ConQuest Dance Intensive
- Apex, NC
- Director: Steve & Kathy Wappel
- 919-363-2900
- steve@starquestdance.com
- starquestdance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, clogging, contemporary, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Shelly Masenoir, Marcus Alford, Annie Day, Simone DePaolo
- 2009 Nationals: Virginia Beach, VA; Minneapolis, MN; Providence, RI; Long Beach, CA
Convention
- Classes: hip hop, jazz, lyrical, tap
- Popular Instructors: Jay Fagan, Martha Nichols, Andrew Palermo, Shelly Masenoir
- Scholarships Given
Stars of Tomorrow
- Waldwick, NJ
- Director: David Hoctor
- 201-652-7767
- dance@hoctordance.com
- dancecaravan.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, ballroom, blues, breakdancing, character, clogging, dance team, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, props, song & dance, tap, technique, tricks & turns, variation, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Barry YoungBlood, Haley Mac, Jerry Rose, Loree Russeau, Quentin Bolden, Christie Sirota
Convention
- Classes: ballet, baton, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, pointe, tap, teachers only
- Scholarships Given
Talent Explosion
- Sugarloaf, PA
- Director: Phyllis Colombo
- 570-582-9420
- talentxplosion@yahoo.com
- talentexplosion.net
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, ballet, baton, character, clogging, color guard, dance team, ethnic, flamenco, folkloric, funk, hip hop, Irish step, kickline, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, Polynesian, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Deanna McBrearty
- 2009 Nationals: TBD
Talent On Parade/Talent on Parade Dance Directive
- Haysville, KS
- Director: Eric and Kimberly McCluer
- 316-522-4836
- info@talentonparade.com
- talentonparade.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, baton, character, clogging, folkloric, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Branson, MO; Des Moines, IA
Convention
- Classes: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, tap, technique
- Popular Instructors: Brandon Swaney, Hannah Steadman, Chrislyn Potesta, Jennifer Channon, Blake Angier, Michelle Camozzi, Kris Houseman, Kim McCluer, and Paul Bruinsma
- Scholarships Given
TAMJAMS! Critique Competitions/TAMJAMS! In Studio Conventions
- Draper, UT
- Director: Tamara Squires
- 801-619-9800
- dance@tamjams.com
- tamjams.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, ballroom, character, contemporary, dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, pointe, tap, technique, variation
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Shaun Thompson, Jeff Amsden, Sarah Jo Fazio, Brian Santora, Densil Adams, Derek Mitchell
- 2009 Nationals: Salt Lake City, UT
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballet, ballroom, character, contemporary, dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, partnering, pointe, tap, teachers only, technique, variation
- Popular Instructors: Shaun Thompson, Jeff Amsden, Sarah Jo Fazio, Densil Adams, Brian Santora, Derek Mitchell
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
That's Entertainment Performing Arts Competition
- Westville, NJ
- Directors: RoseMary and Joel Pontuck
- 877-381-0450
- info@thatsentertainmentpa.com
- thatsentertainmentpa.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, ballet, baton, character, contemporary, ethnic, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Stacy Eagan, Laura DeCarlo, Elizabeth Piccoli, Kiera Regan, Nicole Thomas
- 2009 Nationals: Atlantic City, NJ
Convention
- Classes: acro, acting, audition, ballet, character, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, modern, motivational, musical theater, tap, teachers only, technique
- Popular Instructors: Stacy Eagan, Laura DeCarlo, Elizabeth Piccoli, Kiera Regan, Nicole Thomas
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Thunderstruck Dance Competition and Convention
Touching The Stars
- Egg Harbor Ciy, NJ
- Director: Phyllis Papa
- 609-804-1995
- touchingthestars@mac.com
- touchingthestars.org
Competition
- Categories: ballet, character, contemporary, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, partnering, photogenic, pointe, tap, variation
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: Wildwood Convention Center, Wildwood, NJ
Convention
- Classes: African, audition, ballet, character, ethnic, Pilates, pointe, teachers only, technique
- Popular Instructors: Phyllis Papa, Kristaps Kikulis, Tamara de Ment, Ryosuke Ogurs, Jin-Jia Qian
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Tradition in Tap, Inc
- New York, NY
- Directors: Avi Miller and Ofer Ben
- 646-383-4949
- tap@jazztapcenter.com
- traditionintap.org
Competition
- Categories: Teachers-Please contact us for comps and group rates!
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: New York, NY
Convention
- Classes: tap
- Popular Instructors: Germaine Salsberg, Shea Sullivan, Ofer Ben, Avi Miller, Other guest artists
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Tremaine Dance Competitions and Conventions, Inc
- North Hollywood, CA
- Director: Joe Tremaine
- 800-832-2050
- conventions@tremainedance.com
- tremainedance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, clogging, ethnic, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Joe Tremaine, Desiree Robbins, Doug Caldwell, Keri LaGrand, Marty Dew, Nick Drago
- 2009 Nationals: July 7-11, orlando, FL
Convention
- Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, parents' class, tap
- Popular Instructors: Joe Tremaine, Desiree Robbins, Doug Caldwell, Keri LaGrand, Marty Dew, Jeff Amsden
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Triple Threat Dance Convention, Inc
- Surrey, BC Canada
- Director: Carolina Castellino, Dorie Konno-Lazaroff, Kelly Konno
- 888-414-3332
- info@triplethreatdance.com
- triplethreatdance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, ballroom, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, open, pointe, song & dance, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Tyce Diorio, Tony Testa, Jason Samuels Smith, Nick Florez, Christian Vincent, Bradley Rapier
- 2009 Nationals: Las Vegas, NV
Convention
- Classes: audition, ballroom, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, parents' class, street, tap, teachers only
- Popular Instructors: Tyce Diorio, Tony Testa, Jason Samuels Smith, Nick Florez, Christian Vincent, Bradley Rapier
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Turn It Up Dance Challenge
- Brighton, MA
- Director: Melissa Burns
- 508-633-5202
- info@turnitupdance.com
- turnitupdance.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, ballet, character, college divisions, contemporary, dance team, funk, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, pageant, photogenic, pom, song & dance, tap, vocal
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: Attitash Grand Summit Hotel, Attitash, NH
Convention
- Classes: conditioning, contemporary, funk, hip hop, jazz, tap, technique
- Scholarships Given
United Spirit Association Dance/Drill Nationals
United States Cheer & Dance
- Meadowlands, PA
- 888-922-DANCE
- cheer@cheeranddanceds.com
- cheeranddanceds.com
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, ballet, baton, clogging, color guard, dance team, flag, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, pageant, partnering, photogenic, pointe, pom, props, tap, technique, variation
United States Tournament of Dance, Inc
Universal Dance AssociationŃUDA
UPA Americup National Cheer & Dance Championship (United Performing Association, Inc)/UPA National Coaches Conference & 1-Day Camp
- Champlin, MN
- Director: Lisa Saline
- 800-800-6UPA
- info@upainc.net
- upainc.net
Competition
- Categories: dance team, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, open, pom
- 2009 Nationals: UPA AmeriCup Cheer & Dance Championship; Minnesota
Convention
- Classes: dance team, hip hop, jazz, kickline, lyrical, motivational, open, pom
- Popular Instructors: Mike Reynolds, Don Collins, Tami Krause, Lisa Saline
Urban Jamm Dance Conventions and Competitions
- Toluca Lake, CA
- Director: Johnnie L. Smith
- 800-889-5266
- info@urbanjamm.com
- urbanjamm.com
Competition
- Categories: jazz, ballet, tap, open, lyrical, street
- Classes Offered
Convention
- Classes: ballet, breakdancing, jazz, lyrical, hip hop, specialty classes
- Scholarships Given
USA & World Hip Hop Crew Championships
U.S. Spiritleaders
Vancouver International Tap Festival
- Vancouver, BC Canada
- Director: Sas Selfjord
- 604-253-0293
- tapinfo@vantapdance.bc.ca
- vantapdance.bc.ca
Convention
- Classes: tap
- Popular Instructors: Dianne Walker, Brenda Bufalino, Heather Cornell, Chester Whitmore, Tony Waag, Michelle Dorrance, Terry Brock, Tasha Lawson, and more
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
VIP Dance
- Metairie, LA
- Director: Stacie Mellor Theard
- 504-305-6060
- vipdance@aol.com
- vipdanceonline.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, acro, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, folkloric, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, pom, tap, technique
- Classes Offered
- Popular Instructors: Ashley Canterna, Jeremy Duvall, Albert Cattafi, Jon Derek Guthrie, Angela Carter, Nick Drago
- 2009 Nationals: Sandusky, OH
Convention
- Classes: ballet, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, modern, musical theater, tap Popular Instructors: Ashley Canterna, Jeremy Duvall, Albert Cattafi, Jon Derek Guthrie, Angela Carter, Nick Drago
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
West Coast Dance Explosion
- Las Vegas, NV
- Director: John Crutchman, Alan Sherfield
- 702-368-6228
- robinwcde@excite.com
- westcoastdanceexplosion.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, open, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: John Crutchman, Alan Sherfield, Kim Wolfe, Stacey Tookey, Ricky Marcelino, Elizabeth Parkinson
- 2009 Nationals: Nevada
Convention
- Classes: ballet, ballroom, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, musical theater, partnering, tap, teachers only, audition, technique
- Popular Instructors: John Crutchman, Alan Sherfield, Kim Wolfe, Stacey Tookey, Ricky Marcelino, Elizabeth Parkinson
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
WILD Dance Intensive
- Waldorf, MD
- Directors: Gary Pate and Kacy Combs
- 866-504-5678
- wild@starpowertalent.com
- wildaboutdance.com
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary, jazz, lyrical, open, tap
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- 2009 Nationals: Washington, DC
Convention
- Classes: ballet, career prep, contemporary, hip hop, jazz, lyrical, nutrition, tap, teachers only
- Popular Instructors: Marty Kudelka, Billy Larson, Dennis Caspary, Pam Bolling, Jason Janas, Sky Hoffman, Adrienne Canterna, Carrie Locklyn, Kacy Combs, and many more
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
World Ballet Competition
World Championships of Performing Arts
- Hollywood, CA
- Director: Griff O'Neil
- 323-851-4299
- info@worldstars.tv
- worldchampionships.tv
Competition
- Categories: acro, acting, ballet, ballroom, baton, breakdancing, character, clogging, contemporary, dance team, ethnic, flamenco, folkloric, funk, hip hop, instrumentals, Irish step, jazz, lyrical, modeling, modern, musical theater, open, photogenic, pointe, song & dance, vocal, variety
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: J Records, Geffen Records, 30 agents, 30 managers, 10 casting directors, 5 film and TV producers
- 2009 Nationals: Hollywood, CA
World Spirit Federation
Youth America Grand Prix
- New York, NY
- Director: Larissa and Gennadi Saveliev
- 212-590-2325
- info@yagp.org
- yagp.org
Competition
- Categories: ballet, contemporary
- Classes Offered
- 2009 Nationals: New York, NY
Convention
- Classes: ballet, contemporary, modern
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
Youth Dance Festival of New Jersey
- Ridgewood, NJ
- Director: Leonid Kozlov
- 201-961-4123
- ydfofnj@optonline.net
- ydfofnj.org
Competition
- Categories: ballet, character, contemporary, ethnic, folkloric, hip hop, Irish step, jazz, lyrical, modern, partnering, pointe, technique, variation
- Classes Offered
- Indies Accepted
- Popular Instructors: Christine Dakin, Luigi, Hector Zaraspe, Carolyn Clark
- 2009 Nationals: Hackensack, NJ
Convention
- Classes: ballet, jazz, modern
- Popular Instructors: Christine Dakin, Luigi, Hector Zaraspe, Carolyn Clark
- Performance Ops
- Scholarships Given
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