ID Dance Competition ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This is by far our favorite competition! Their judges give feedback that’s positive yet constructive. The energy when you first walk in the venue is next to none and my daughter immediately feeds off of it. Their judges awards are original and iconic. The announcers give the crowd life and keep the enthusiasm consistent from the first competitor to the last. Our studio has already booked our third nationals and 8th regional. My daughter begs to go to their comps and I couldn’t give it a high enough rating. Go to this comp! It will not disappoint.

Revel Dance Convention ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Yikes this place brings tough competition. Classes were challenging, auditions were humbling. My daughter was in tears at the end of one of the auditions (the one you pay extra for), she felt so inferior to the level of talent she was surrounded by. She took a few moments to collect herself in our hotel room, and then decided that no matter what, she was going to have to come back next season to redeem herself 😅. The staff is all trained in how to watch for problems with children or adults and how to address it. They have extra security in place so that random pervs can't just come in and watch your dancers during competition. We felt safe at this event. This should be at the top of everyone's list if you want to see incredible dancers and have a quality master classes line up. We will be back every year from here on out.

Dupree Dance Expo ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This was our first time at Dupree. My dancer switched from the junior (10-12) to the teen (13-15) class when we saw the difference in class schedules. For the same price we were able to get commercial dance and jazz funk added to her schedule, which was not possible in the junior room because of all the extra breaks they'd scheduled and the "parent and me" class. We were surprised she was given a half scholarship to return next season since she was only called out by one teacher all weekend (the Bollywood teacher who also teaches for Heat convention), but we were discouraged by the way certain teachers were only paying attention to the people they were used to seeing. The ballroom easily had over 100 kids in it, so they had to break into 5 groups for the combos, and at the end of tap class, the tap teacher started asking where certain kids were by name. When they would raise their hands, the teacher would say something like, "why are you hiding in the back? I saw your solo last night, you're good, be confident." Or "so-and-so, why are you hiding, your tap shoes are a special color, you should be confident in your abilities." It's unfortunate that they expect students to push their way to the front of the class to be seen, especially in an overflowing class that size. It was also unfortunate that my daughter needed to be in the teen class to get a quality class line up, since they wouldn't be looking for her in that teen class after seeing her compete with the juniors. The competition awards were...odd...to say the least. Before adjudication scores were announced, each judge came out and gave out some awards it seemed they had made up that evening to fit the people they wanted to reward, but one comment stuck out in such a funny way, our friend who had come to cheer us on did a double take and cracked up with me. It went to a duo and sounded something like this, "the partnership work you're trying is very difficult and I know this is the beginning of your season so I can't wait to see this get good". It was like her way of saying, "I know we'll be seeing you again soon hopefully this will be better by then, thanks for your loyalty here's an award." The convention/competition was a little on the disorganized side. We had traveled 7 hours to attend, and had packed for the classes in a way that made sense with the schedule they had released, but on the morning before convention, they changed the schedule and didn't update any of the studio owners by email. They had my dancer's song title wrong somehow on the night of her solo (it was in a completely different language), and when registering for the event, the website wouldn't work so we had to be emailed a PayPal request to register which was especially hard to receive via email because of all the security in place against scammers. All in all it felt like we were in a stranger's house, visiting someone else's family.

Immerse Artists Experience ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Immerse Artists Experience is truly a standout dance convention that delivers on every front. Under the exceptional leadership of Meredith, this convention offers a professional environment that fosters growth, creativity, and passion for dance. The faculty is top-notch, composed of industry professionals who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge. Their dedication to teaching and mentoring is evident in every class, where they not only share incredible training but also inspire students to push their boundaries. What sets Immerse apart is the sense of community it fosters. Dancers all come together to create an encouraging environment that celebrates artistry and personal growth. Their vision and commitment to excellence shine through in every aspect of the convention. IAX is a must-attend for every dancer looking to elevate their craft.

Epix Dance Convention ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

We absolutely LOVE Epix Dance Convention! We started with them in their first year and each season it gets better and better! They focus very much on education and what our studio loves the most is they do a great job with challenging experience dancers while also nurturing the newer dancers. The teachers they bring in are incredibly knowledgeable and truly care about each and every dancer in class. We highly recommend this Convention! 🤩

AXIS Dance Competition ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

This is our favorite competition! Organized, professional, and encouraging staff. There are so many fun opportunities at Axis-improv competitions, title competitions, and the Throw-Down. We always leave Axis feeling happy and inspired .

Glam'r Gear ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Because of the price I always tried to avoid it but when I finally gave in…. It is the best dance bag in the whole entire world. So much space. I love the many compartments inside. My daughter got the black sparkle and it’s stunning! It feels durable enough but will take care of it so we don’t need to purchase another one…. Make sure it fits in your car though, I got the large one and have no problems in my sub but barely fits in my car.

Dream Duffel ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Dream Duffle has everything you need for competition season. Everything I have purchased from Dream Duffle is high quality. The customer service is wonderful and the shipping is super fast. I’m so happy I have found dream duffel!

Weissman's Designs for Dance ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Beautiful costumes that fit my girls well!

Dancewear Solutions ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Affordable dancewear and accessories.

Bloch ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

These are our favorite ballet slippers and tights!!!

A Wish Come True ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆

Beautiful costumes and always fit my girls well!