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easily the best convention around, our kids loved every minute, great staff and owner/team

The way they did their nationals was a joke. Allowed kids to compete at two different nationals and make top 5 at both events. Stealing the nationals top 5 experience from other kids. What a joke. Obvious favoritism for kids in said top 5 from a studio owned by a sibling of one of the staff members. Judging was poor and made no sense at all. Everything here was political. They should be ashamed of what they did to these kids and make it right.

Full transparency: I am a frustrated studio owner writing this review at the conclusion of Friday’s competition. We haven’t gotten through any convention classes yet, but I don’t have much hope. Let me start by warning all studio owners. If you do not do strictly contemporary, DO NOT COME HERE! We do lyrical / jazz primarily and were in for a rude awakening. We attended Dupree two weeks ago with the same solos, and our diamonds at Dupree are somehow high golds here. That’s a 20 point difference. My kids were the only ones doing lyrical in their age divisions, and they scored the lowest 2 or 3 out of their divisions. My kids are advanced dancers. We don’t get high golds. EVER. Secondly, from a non biased standpoint, after watching kids who I didn’t even know, I realized the judging was screwed. These incredible kids were placing tenth or not at all. And kids who were clearly still working on technical aspects of their training were placing top three. I’m just blown away by the inconsistency in the judging. Now my kids can go to sleep crying feeling like failures because they tried their hardest and got their lowest scores ever. I wish we would’ve stayed home this weekend and saved our money, energy and kids’ feelings.

It had been a number of years since our entire studio had attended Adrenaline (for various reasons we were taking a break). We were pleasantly surprised by both the competition and the convention this year. We stopped competing there due to what seemed like unfair judging practices and studio favoritism. Our directors decided to enter a select few of our dances plus solos and we were pleasantly surprised that things seemed to be much improved. The competition was well run and the critiques were useful. As always, the convention was great. The faculty is amazing and the kids learned a lot. We are returning as a studio this year.

I agree with past comments about judging. Some parents were wondering if they mixed up dancers with other dancers because the judging was so inaccurate. The results definitely did not match up with the routines. The results also did not match other competitions that we've gone to. My daughters are in different age groups and both liked the convention. Luckily, they did benefit from that.

My daughter really liked the classes. However, it seemed that when it came time for awards the judges comments on the critiques we later watched didnt match up to scores received. If a low score is given it would be nice to know why. Please dont say great number really enjoyed it but score kind of low and give no reason. How d they improve then?

Great teachers and lots of fun

WAY to political. We have done this 1 for years and it keeps getting worse. When the ONLY dancers that get called out or ask to demonstrate are called BY NAME....there is an issue. The instructors teach and choreograph at many studios and are loyal to those. Will not be returning.

One of our favorite weekends of the year...the staff is truly inspiring and looks to bring out the very best in each dancer. The competition always runs smoothly and the backstage people are helpful and encouraging. My dancers cannot wait to get feedback on their dances and their improvement since the previous season...so personal...we have grown so much over the years as a studio and I love seeing it through the eyes of these beautiful people.

They have judges who choreograph for dance studios and those dances always win. Even if they do not judge, everyone knows their pieces. Extremely poilitical and unfair. too much contemporary also

This is for the Indianapolis event, which is not listed below. My daughter was in the senior room. The classes were good, but it seemed like there were several new staff...also she only got tap once and hip hop once, which was disappointing...finally, if we go back next year, we definitely will not compete. It was evident that the judges did not know tap.

My students loved the convention last year! I will be going back with them this season!

The convention/competition was great. Even though the convention rooms are always very crowded. The kids really enjoyed it. Nationals in Las Vegas have been an awesome experience and we are looking forward to several regionals and of course Nationals again this season.

The regionals are great, teachers for most of the classes are teaching well and the right things. The kids really enjoy this convention. The teachers specific dancer preferences were apparent, should work towards avoiding that. Nationals as a crew member was not a positive experience. Mistakes were made with the sizing of the crew jackets and shirts and the only remediation was the suggestion to find someone who will switch with you when Adrenaline was the one who made the sizing mistake. I understand nationals is a stressful time but studio directors or teachers who are treating kids very poorly/negatively backstage should have been talked to or asked to leave the backstage area. This brought down the mood for everyone around them, and this happened repeatedly.

My only concern with Adrenaline is the lack of diversity. I was in the senior ballroom in San Marcos and we did contemporary about 6-7 times through out the whole weekend. Also while all the other age levels auditioned in two different styles, seniors only auditioned in one style... contemporary. This was my first time at Adrenaline so I dony know if this is a normal thing. I would like to attend again because I love the crew concept, but not if im only going to be doing contemporary the whole weekend.

Very good convention/competition. The rooms were challenging and I left feeling like I learned a thing or two. Their performance crew/dance crew system is a little confusing, but it feels more like a real world audition as they have a number of kids they want prior to the audition. The comp did run late, but I think that\'s just all part of it. I don\'t think any of that is based on wanting more money, it\'s just an attempt to make sure as many kids as possible can experience what adrenaline has to offer. The staff is great, I ESPECIALLY love Justin Giles. Brilliant teacher. I\'m definitely excited to go back to New Brunswick for a third time next year. P.S, the venue is excellent, a beautiful and spacious hotel.

First time attending this competition. Our group dances were all on Saturday evening and lasted until after midnight. The mini/junior group dances for our studio had very little time in between for costume changes. 5 out of the 7 dances my daughter was in had very quick changes. We are use to this with a few dances and maybe 4 or 5 dances between. This was not the case. It had the dancers frazzled and they made small mental mistakes on stage and it just had a domino affect for the rest of the evening. Really enjoyed the faculty and they were very positive !!! Room size perfect for classes. Very little scholarship opportunities and communication regarding auditions and what was expected from the dancers.

Had a great time with Adrenaline. Looking forward to next year.

Note to y\'all, do not attend this competition in Charleston if you are not from South Carolina, specifically Southern Strut. What a heartbreak for our kids. Very, very sad to see the teachers/director pick their home studio over and over again. Adrenaline, you should be ashamed!

We have been attending Adrenaline since it began. Love, Love, Love their inspiring faculty and staff. Friendly and welcoming atmosphere. This convention attracts those who embrace art, embracing one another through our combined love of dance and movement from the heart. Could not give this event a higher rating. If you have not been you should go!!

Ran well and smoothly, but disappointed with how late it ran both friday and saturday (past 12). Also wish there had been ballet instead of the FIVE contemporaries! One studio (southern strutt) took almost everything because they have TWO Alums on the staff. Don\'t plan on returning.

A great convention/competition.

My favorite event we do all year. Love the staff, classes, competition, venue, merchandise, etc. The faculty is the best anywhere in my opinion. We always leave inspired!!!

As far as the classes go it was our favorite of the season by far! They offered 4 hours of optional classes on Friday night and a full schedule of classes Sat and Sun. The teachers were great and my daughter left feeling like she had gotten a lot out of them. The staff were all wonderful and pleasant to deal with! The competition however was our least favorite simply due to an almost 2am end time Sat night. They allowed way to much time in between numbers during the mini and jr competition and played way to many advertisement videos. With an 8am start time on Sun (6:45 for performance crew members) it meant the dancers were pushing themselves with no where enough sleep putting themselves at risk for injury.

All around very strong convention. Love the teachers!

A fun workshop with approachable faculty! I think they should give more elite crew scholarships!!

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Great convention. We try to attend in at least two cities per year! Great instructors!

First time at Adrenaline and my daughter enjoyed every minute of it. We attended with our company IntenCity dance Project. Look forward to our next one.

First time doing this one...won\'t be the last!

My daughter loves this convention. I just wish there was more room for the girls to move in the rooms. It\'s very crowded.

Smooth. Everything was really really easy ands hassle free. We liked their faculty and staff

Phenomenal dance convention and competition! The teachers are seasoned professionals that are fantastic instructors, mentors, and role models. You can tell they all truly care about the kids and try to find new and interesting ways to teach them so that they stay engaged and learn something new. All of our dancers that attended can\'t say enough good things about it!

I can not say enough about how positive our experience was at Adrenaline Dance!! The judging was fair, the talent was competitive, the staff very professional and we felt welcome. We will definitely be returning next dance season!!!!!!

Amazing comp! Cant wait to go back in 2016. The staff was amazing!

Very professional and I love that awards are short and to the point.

Love the Adrenaline weekend! We have attended in NJ for the last couple years and, as usual, we were not disappointed. A couple little things, and this isn\'t gonna make me popular: While I love the dance showcase at the end, maybe just cutting the assistants\' solos down--just a little shorter? Sorry, I appreciate the artistry, but everyone is pretty much fried by Sunday afternoon. Another unpopular thing: Can you switch lines in the classes and call out the little divas who can\'t seem to grasp the concept? Petty, I know, and also not your job to babysit, but I\'d love to see it, just once. :)

We attended Adrenaline in Dallas last year. Teachers were nice people but the classes were average. We normally attend Jump and feel classes there are great and more profesional. The tap teacher here was very good and gave my daughter great feedback during the competition.

Wonderful convention and compeition ! Full emphasis on technique and artistry . The class were perfect size and not to big . Really felt like both my girls got great instruction and were able to execute the moves given to them . Very positive experience for all the kids on our team and the parents ! Great job !!

Another great weekend in Houston! I wouldn\'t expect anything less from Adrenaline!

Loved this convention! Teachers were great with the teens/seniors. Very involved staff who created an environment of encouragement and learning. I enjoyed the performance opportunities offered, and having an AMDA representative there awarding scholarships for their college is an awesome incentive for your High School student dancers! Excited for my daughter to attend another city and a summer intensive this year!

Every year it gets better and better. Our kids LOVE Adrenaline! Everyone here is excited to try Rush this year!

Adrenaline is the best. This will be our 4th year going to them and it gets better every time!

Great staff, offer convention in primary cities. Attended conventions in KC, St Louis and Denver this past season. All three were well run, timely and offered great staff for teaching and judging for competition fair.

Great convention with high level competition. My daughter loved the teachers and I loved seeing all the great studios dancing. Overall worth the experience.

This was my daughters first convention. She was just 6 and loved it.

Truly Amazing!! The staff is hard but really cares about the kids. They would come off the stage and walk through the group and correct individual dancers. You just don\'t see that attention everywhere.

Love the teachers & the atmosphere!

Extremely friendly staff. Really felt like they wanted to be there. Very constructive critiques that left them with stuff too improve on but still feeling uplifted. My daughter loved all the classes. Mini room was too small and crowded. Very heavy emphasis on contemporary...wish there would have been more variety in classes.

Great convention. Excellent teachers. Well run and organized.

One of the best! Well run and a great experience.

Simply the best. Teachers care about the students and aren\'t caught up in their own glory. The kids feel loved.

This is a great convention/competitions! The classes were not overcrowded,the girls enjoyed all the classes. The competition run well and judging is always fair.

Loved this one in Ogden. The teachers were really good at what they do. They gave corrections and motivated the students to be better. They gave out a large amount of scholarships and prizes. There was a good mix of workshops and competition. The girls left tired but ready to work harder through the next weeks to improve dance skills. They can\'t wait to see the teachers again next time.

Love the organizers and office people! Very nice to deal with. The faculty was hit or miss. We will try it again.

Fell in love with this workshop/comp. The faculty was top notch! The staff was so welcoming and helpful. Can\'t wait for next year! And all the possibilities this organization brings.

Love the staff, venue and teachers! We had a blast in Houston.

The city we attended combined minis and juniors / teens and seniors. We weren\'t told this until we got to the venue. There is a reason there is a mini, junior, teen, senior room. Thus the rooms were very crowded - unnecessarily so. Plus people on extremely different levels of dancing made for not the greatest weekend.

Really enjoyed this convention! The faculty is incredible!

Justin and his teachers are great!!!....I love the positive encouragement that the kids receive.

Amazing faculty and environment. Love the teachers and the crew there. Summer intensives are FANTASTIC!

Adrenaline Dance is wonderful. Justin Giles is a contemporary genius and Caroline Lewis really inspires the kids. Caroline also does a class about bodies and how what we put in our bodies matters. Real life and real issues that impact dancers are discussed. This makes this a great Convention because we are not just focusing on movement, but our health and long term well being.

Amazing teachers! I will defiantly be going to there regionals and nationals next year!!

Love Adrenaline and the faculty! Can\'t wait to try Adrenaline Rush in the spring. Sounds very interesting! Excited for Elevate next week!

The best!!

Love this convention & the faculty is amazing!!!

This could be a great convention. Some people seem to like Caroline, however all of our kids really disliked her. I thought she came across too rough. Jeremy who runs it is very nice. Overall I like it, but the faculty could handle the kids a little better.

Nice convention. Good contemporary and ballet and good training. Tap teaches real fast. and the Juniors room should be divided up again. Way too crowded. Staff is very nice.

My daughter loves this convention, but it is very crowded. The rooms are always packed. The competition is good. Caroline is amazing.

Love Justin! This comp is great!

My kids enjoyed the classes but it is quite frustrating that if you are not in the front row the instructors don\'t even look at you. I watched very carefully and when watching the kids, the teachers stood on the stage looking down,they never have the kids switch rows so if you are a young Junior, you basically don\'t get looked at since the bigger kids push their way to the front. Competition was well run, strange comments however, my dancer did many technical errors in the ballet solo but they were never pointed out -only commented on presentation-makes me wonder how much the judge knew about ballet

One of the best conventions around. Teachers truly care about the kids and spend time teaching them

Great classes and competition