COMPETITION DETAIL

This is our second year at Inferno, and we cannot say enough how PHENOMENAL this competition is. The staff is the best we’ve ever seen, and since it’s our second year it is clear that it is because of the company and its leadership. Thank you for another weekend full of creating memories with our staff, students, and families.

I AM ONLY GIVING 4 STARS DUE TO VENUE, NOT DUE TO THE COMP ITSELF**** The reason I'm giving 4 stars is because there wasn't any doors on the dressing room and the curtain partition that was used barely covered the entry way. The facility was nice but the theater and stage were small. It was also kind of weird that they had to scan our driver's license to enter as well but maybe its a cultural thing as it was a Jewish facility? My daughter had a good time, overall- it was well ran and the awards were really nice. Their merch was also the favorite of the season. I'm sad that were not able to attend this year due to a schedule conflict but hope to attend next year.

This was one of our absolute favorite events this season! Their staff was the best of the best and made all the dancers feel special. We aren't a huge studio, but I never felt like they treated us any different from anyone else. Scoring felt fair, awards were super fun, and even other parents agreed that it was a good time. We are hoping to attend their nationals next season because we have heard it's even better. Big Inferno fans.

We just got our critiques back from our weekend in Birmingham. I have to say these are some of the better and more valuable critiques we've gotten. The judges seem truly invested in what they're seeing. Gave lots of feedback and were uplifting and positive. looking forward to sharing these with my dancers next week. We had a great time at the competition and it ran smoothly. The director was so energetic and fun! Even the parents were talking about how awesome she was. My only complaint is that they could use a bigger space next year. Dressing was tight but we made it work...the other studios were super nice so it wasn't terrible but could be better.

We did Inferno LA last weekend and my daughter had the best time. She got chosen for a staff choice pin for cheering on dancers backstage and it was really nice to go to a competition that cares about kindness. The whole environment was uplifting and fun. They did run into a few issues getting started Friday night but the rest of the competition was smooth and the judging made sense. The awards are nice quality and the staff is awesome! We had a great time and hope we get to come back next year.

Highly unorganized event but on the smaller side last weekend so we got through it fine. Judging was fair so no complaints there. Pics and videos are free but absolute garbage! Videos all had audio and visual issues. Couldn’t hear sound on solos or see some of the other group dances. When the scores were posted online there were all kinds of errors as far as placements. Was the person drunk or on something when they were working? I can see an error happening every now and again but when there are so many it becomes an issue. I think the worst part about this comp is the lack of communication. Emailed several times over the past week about videos with issues and inquired about the placements being wrong and to date have not received a single response. Sad and pathetic. Makes you feel like they just care about the money and don’t value the studios or parents paying to attend their comp. I will absolutely flat out refuse to attend this comp next year if it’s mentioned but fortunately our studio was all in agreement that we won’t be going back. I will update this review if I ever hear back from anyone but not holding my breath at this point.

Looking at competitions for our studio to attend this year and speaking with other companies, these past few weeks have just solidified how much we enjoy Inferno. They are easy to work with and genuinely care about helping their clients where they can. Their communication is the best, their prices are extremely reasonable, and they truly care about providing a good experience for everyone involved. We just love them and plan to attend their events for years to come!

Okay, now that our auditions are over for the next season, I finally have a minute to reflect on some of the competitions we attended this season and decide where we are going next year. I just have to say that Inferno is a no brainer for us. We will make our entire schedule around going to their competition next year and are even considering attending a second location. We have never left a competition feeling as positive as we do after a weekend with Inferno. They are the greatest of all time!

All I can say is WOW!! This competition is doing it right! I brought my students for the first time this season looking for a new environment that nurtures artistry and actually bumps dancers to their proper level, and Inferno hit the target. From family oriented & friendly staff to outstanding organization and communication from their office! We’ll def be back and going to their Orlando national!

My daughter tried Inferno for the first time with her studio this year and it was absolutely awesome! She had such a good time on and off stage at the competition. Her favorite thing about Inferno is the contests! She loves to improv and Strutt! Inferno is also great for studios at all levels! They also value artistry not just technique and our studio loves that! Will be back next season!

Inferno dance is one of those competitions where the experience and environment created are so much more than just awards and recognition. From the energy given by the employees to the fun contests and activities during the events. Inferno Dance is a Competition where your dancers and parents are guaranteed a good time and experience. Can't wait to go back in 2023!

We only have positive things to say about Inferno. We've done multiple locations because it's a favorite at our studio and we look forward to attending every year. They seem to value their relationship with all studios and always make us feel heard. Not to mention our dancers have a BLAST.

Inferno is my daughter's favorite competition. I also leave their comp feeling like us parents had an experience as well rather than just being an audience member. This was our first year at Nationals. They really set the standard high and made it fun for our whole family. We can't wait for next year.

Hands down one of the best competitions to deal with from the staff, to the competition, to the judging. Not only are they top notch competition but they offer so many more valuable experiences for dancers above and beyond dance. We look forward to seeing the Inferno family every season and have been with them pretty much since day one.

Top Notch!! There are far too many pros for this competition. We have had amazing experiences and will continue to return year after year.

as a smaller studio Inferno's ability to make us feel just as important as the big studios makes a big difference to me and my team. We joined them for the first time this year and had a fantastic time. From the office staff to those actually working the event, we were treated with respect and kindness. We will definitely be coming back in 2023!

We finally had our dates line up with Inferno this year and WOW-they have really stepped up their game since we went last. Our students had a blast the entire weekend! We are an average size studio and I feel like we were treated just as well as the larger studios that were there. We loved it so much that we are considering attending their nationals next season and will definitely be making the dates work no matter what!

We attended with Inferno in Minneapolis. It was a massive event with two rooms going on, but my daughter had such a blast. The staff was so friendly and kind and always willing to help with directions or questions!! Definitely hoping our studio goes back again next year!

We love inferno. It's our favorite competition of the year and we will be attending their nationals this year as well. I love everything about them, but my favorite thing is how friendly their staff is. They make every dancer feel important and seen. My daughter always leaves their events feeling excited and inspired to keep working hard.

I read through some of their reviews, and I am shocked that anyone would have something bad to say about Inferno. We love the atmosphere, their staff, their mission...everything is always top notch. What I appreciate most is the fact that they make everyone feel important. We look forward to their competition every year and I don't see that changing any time soon. If you are on the fence about trying them out, I highly recommend that you do.

We went several years ago and had an OK experience but we decided to try again this year after seeing a lot of talk on FB and wow...we LOVE Inferno. Most of all, the staff was so positive and energetic. My dancers had the best time with them. They also recognize sportsmanship and artistry very highly which we are all about. Comp ran on time (often ahead) and communication was clear. The awards are beautiful and even though my dancers didn't place highly, I feel we were still recognized for our strengths. Will definitely be going back next year.

Inferno has really stepped up their game this year! You can tell they have taken the time to listen to what clients wanted and have made their comps such an incredible experience! We LOVED everything from the atmosphere, staff, energy, awards, activities-seriously everything! At least from a parent and dancer perspective, we can't WAIT to go back next year!!

Terrible competition. Very unfriendly staff and less than professional judges panel. NOTHING made sense this weekend in Detroit, Michigan. It’s time for parents to stop writing checks to these companies and continually supporting their crappy events. The atmosphere at this weekends Detroit, Michigan competition was less than positive. The emcee smacked her gum all weekend and rushed through the JOKE adjudications. Rushed numbers on and off stage. Total chaos backstage becasue there were TWO individuals actually working while blonde tottered around fixing her hair. And thank you to studios like The Dance Factory and their overcooked owner for being such a nasty addition to the weekend. Bet y’all gave her a pin too ?!!

Best competition I've been to in years! The staff was extremely personable and made my dancers feel important. We aren't a very large studio, so it meant a lot to me that they still made us feel important. I also loved that my dancers got to see themselves on social media after the event! We will definitely be back next year!

This was our first time competing at Inferno and it was a great experience. The judging was fair, the critiques were useful, and they even moved the Sunday start time once they realized it was day lights savings time and the soloists would have to be there WAY too early. I only wish they would find a venue closer to the Detroit area.

We had a GREAT time at the 2019 Columbus, Ohio event. The competition was very well-organized and the backstage staff was kind, helpful and VERY on top of things. The awards ceremonies were fun and unique and the competition staff did a wonderful job of creating/acquiring more dressing room space when it was needed, as the weekend progressed. The event ran ahead of schedule, and the emcee/director, Hayley, did an amazing job engaging both the audience and the kids onstage during the awards. Our comments/critiques were helpful, educated and specific. Our students and parents really appreciated that the comments for dances on Day #3 of the competition were just as thorough as those on Day #1. Inferno not only provided FREE videos and pictures for all dances, but comments/critiques that could be shared with dancers/their families via email.

The worst competition we’ve been to in 20 years. The judges were never announced because they were incompetent and unable to judge dance technique other than tricks. The whole thing was boring and lifeless in a horrible venue. Never again!

We are so excited to be coming back to Inferno Dance in 2019. Our students loved the excited staff backstage. It's been great working with their internal staff regarding registration. The emcee did a great job of getting the crowd involved, and we love the positive energy felt throughout the whole competition! Excited for next year!

BEWARE! BEWARE!! BEWARE !!! We have been competing for 7 years and have NEVER been to such a disorganized free for all in our lives. Our schedule was changed at least three times. The dressing rooms were so overcrowded we were elbow to elbow with other dancers and it took 15 minutes to get through the cafeteria to get to the stage. The competition was running THREE HOURS LATE! and the manager of the competition was told not to have an awards ceremony by other studio owners to keep it going but never included our owners in the decision making process when we had dancers in that session who waited three hours for the awards. We had grandparents in the audience who waited three hours to see awards only to be told if they wanted to wait another 2-3 hours they would include it in the last session that was going to be at 11:30 PM ! That means they expected them to wait 5-6 hours for awards. How could they think this was even acceptable? We did not leave the venue until after 12:15 PM on Sunday night. There were no rules being followed or implemented. We all as parents felt completely ripped off by this competition because we did not get what we paid for. If I could give negative stars I would. You are risking a lot by even contemplating attending this competition. All our dancers and teachers left upset and crying. I have a senior and this was her very last competition and to have this experience was the worst way any child could end their competition season let alone their very last competition. The owner of this competition should be ashamed of themselves.

We have only done this competition once, but had a very positive experience. I know there are others that are not a fan and it is a much smaller competition, but we were very pleases with their staff and their interest in making sure the dancers were having a good time. The venue was not a highlight, but worked for the size of the competition we attended. It's not one that we will continue to go back to, but we are very glad we went as it was a good experience for us.

I would not do this competition again. Very disorganized and little communication. The order of the show changed 3 times after it was released to the studio owners and huge changes like dancing on a different day than originally told. It also changed the day of the competition so no one knew the correct order and when to expect their dancers on stage. Costume awards were only given to studios who used Inferno's horrible costume designer (Presto Designs). Long waits in between numbers and there were issues with the music wouldn't play or get really low during the dance. If you asked the staff working at the competition a question no one seemed to know the answer. Also, there was no parking at the school where the competition took place.

We only have done this competition once, and I was very impressed! It seemed a little smaller, but the staff was very pleasant and helpful. My daughter participated in the Title competition and had a very good experience. Overall we had a great time and would definately go back!!

They had the most unbelievable convention in Cedar Rapids. The energy was fantastic, the teachers were so nice. We even got to dance for a strut off. The solo competition was so much fun! and the dinner was fantastic!

My Dancers had a blast at the Inferno nationals!! They are still talking about the skills competition and loved the stage set up!! We can\'t wait for next year

This was the BEST competition our studio has ever attended. The staff was brilliant and competition went so smooth. I was more than impressed with the judges critiques. You could tell their passion for dance was immense from the way they gave their critiques. What an amazing competition!

I thought the competition was decent overall - very nice staff, very accomodating. A little unorganized, but not too bad. However, after listening to commentary from the judges, I do have a problem wifh one of the judges. Her name was Grier (?), and she had a lot of rude or unnecessary commentary. She would spend a decent chunk of time talking about how she didn\'t like their make up or facial expression...one of my students she flat out said she looked \"washed out\" on stage. How is that relevant to their dancing??? There was a lot more commentary just like that. She should be paying attention to their dancing, not their make up or hair!!!!

Absolutely loved this competition!! Everything was well organized and run smoothly. Thank you Inferno Dance for a great weekend!

This is the most fun my daughter has had at a competition in a LONG time! Entire atmosphere of the weekend was fun, positive, and overall a great experience. They stayed on time and even went about 20 minutes early (which I loved, especially being a parent sitting through awards). The Emcee Melissa kept saying how proud she was of each and every dancer on stage, which really made them feel special. The whole staff was friendly, helpful, and always had a smile on their face. I hope my studio chooses to attend next year as it was our favorites.

I was very disappointed at the lack of organization at this event and the behavior of the judges. I watched as the children were on stage pouring out their hearts and souls and what were the judges doing....? Looking at their phones, texting, talking, eating, and basically ignoring the competitors. They may have thought that the parents did not notice, but believe me, we did. Every single judge had their cell phone in front of them at all times. I am sorry, but in ANY other profession, one would be reprimanded or perhaps even fired for having their cell phones out during work hours. Why are these judges not held up to the same standards? As an educator, with a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, I believe that the lack of interest shown by the judges is enough to affect a child\'s self-esteem and self-worth. They should be ashamed of themselves. The children were called out of order, for no apparent reason. The DJ adjusted the volume right in the middle of several students\' performances, causing a major distraction and confusion. Also, at the final awards, the host was confused, flustered, and often did not make sense. If they needed a break, they should have taken one. What a disappointment.

This competition was awesome! As a dance teacher and a wife to someone that is a director for a competition,I really pay attention to all the details! I thought the venue was great, the awards ceremony was SO FUN! My students could not stop talking about how great Daniel was backstage, and how great Rachel was at the awards. The showcase is such a great experience/idea, my dancers were extremely excited to do an encore performance of their routine! Title as well, love that my dancers had to do an interview and basically a mock audition for title! It really pushed them to dance their hardest, and give them a real life experience of how it is out there as a professional dancer. Will DEFINITELY be going back next season and will be recommending to a lot of other people! Thanks Inferno dance for such a great weekend!

Terrible competition. Completely unprofessional and unorganized. Staff unfriendly and unhelpful. I had arrived with my music marked with competition numbers. When I got to the competition, the numbers they had provided were incorrect and times were changed to earlier with NO NOICE. I had to rush around calling families. The competition then did not start on time. Called all different groups at different times. We waited backstage for 25 minutes before our girls went. Parents were texting wondering what was happening. Music was wrong. No lighting. Disaster on all fronts. Will not return. I looked like a fool with my parents for associating with Inferno. Never again.

Worst competition experience I have ever had. There was no specific information on their website prior to the event (as I have found on many other sites prior to competition). We didn\'t receive a schedule until three days prior to the start of the competition. They began twenty minutes late and started with numbers 1,2,3,119. ??? This continued throughout the day. My husband missed seeing my daughter perform because they skipped around so much and one could never even begin to guess when a performer would actually be on stage. Dancers were held backstage even when checked in and READY on time and other dances were pushed ahead inexplicably. Backstage manager was not helpful nor kind. The awards ceremony was a joke. The emcee read adjudicated dances in the order they appeared on stage which was impossible for both dancers and parents to track. The grand champion in one age group received a third place finish in category. How does that work? There is no information given in the program (nor on the website) about judging scores, categories, nor bios of the judges which leaves one to speculate that they create their own system as they go. And by reading previous comments I\'m left to guess that we will not receive score sheets (which helps instructors know how to best assist dancers in areas of weakness). I\'m incredibly disappointed in this event and will never return to an Inferno event!

I wish there was an option to leave zero stars but I\'ll have to settle for one. We have been competing for 7 years and this ranks as the worst one ever! Rules were unclear and what few rules they posted were NOT abided by...the schedule was horrendous. We didn\'t even receive one until 3 days before the event. Even though our dancers were ALWAYS ready and checked in - they were continually bumped to take out of order numbers putting unfair pressure on our kids and making their quick changes even more difficult. BUT my biggest complaint is with the judges. They were disinterested - scowled at the dancers - looked bored and worst of all texted on their phones multiple times WHILE dancers were on the stage - I have multiple pictures of this. I was sitting were I could see them perfectly and in one of my kids\' duos two judges never laid eyes on them until after the first 30 seconds. These kids spend many hours a week honing their skill and it\'s hurtful and discouraging to have a judge look bored out of their mind while you\'re pouring your heart and soul out on stage. Awards were ridiculous - the numbers didn\'t match the program and they were do out of order - you couldn\'t keep track. So thankful our studio director vows to never return!

My kids loved Inferno. All they\'ve been talking about it going back next year. Looking to attend Nationals too.

excited for next year!

On time! Friendly staff! fun awards! My parents and students also LOVED THEIR SHOWCASE which was an encore performance of some of the routines!! looking forward to next year

We absolutely LOVED this competition! It was our first time attending and will definitely be returning next year. The staff was so friendly, the venue was gorgeous, and they ran on-time. Being new to this competition we didn\'t know what to expect, but we were very pleased. I like the way they do their levels, more based on what is within the routine instead of how many hours the kids practice. They also were very accessible through phone and emails with all of my crazy schedule requests and changes :) I highly recommend this competition to everyone!

The most upsetting competition we have ever entered into. The competition was two hours behind. Scheduling was crazy to follow with dances scheduled so closely within the same studio. Dressing room windows were not properly covered and anyone could see into the room where or children were changing. No one associated with competition was available for questions and when we did find someone we got a reply to a question of \"I should really know that but I don\'t.\"????? Backstage was no better and they were rude to the children. Awards were impossible to follow due to incorrect information announced. Dances, songs and awards did not match up. All the rules and information posted on their website was not how the competition was run or honored at all!!! No judges credentials or bios were on website or in program and no surprise why after hearing critiques that were given. No score sheets??? I just wish I could get a refund because, it was a complete waste of money. We definitely will never be returning to this competition.

2000 Characters is not enough room for all of the bad my studio and I experienced this past weekend at Inferno Competition. Let me start off by saying our studio usually does not choose competitions without extensive research on Directors/Judges/Reviews, however, the comp we planned for April was full, so we had to find a local alternative. Sadly, we chose VERY wrong. To start, the scheduling was horrible. Our girls were scheduled consecutively multiple times, and to make it more stressful the backstage staff was so rude to us and our students, even going as far as telling one of our girls to come tell us that \"they couldn\'t wait all day\". Nothing of that manner should be discussed with anyone other than teacher or director. and even then.. WE DID NOT MAKE THE CRAPPY SCHEDULE. Moving on to awards.. Bless the announcer, because they sure did make her look a fool. She was calling numbers of our soloists as group overall winners and had EVERYONE confused! hardly ever were we aware of what category she was even in. literally all over the place. THEN. we had a duet receive an \"Elite Platinum\" and the first overall Winner in their category was adjudicated a Platinum. hmmm?? THEN. we had two soloist entered in the Junior Title division and one soloist in the Teen Title division, and somehow one of the Juniors won the Teen Title??? When confronted about both of these situations, all that was said was we would receive an email. (Which was very generic and did not offer any sort of answers to our questions.) There is no credentials anywhere to be found on the Director or Judges (which it\'s VERY clear why when you start listening to critiques LOL!) and the whole thing seemed like one big scam. Not to mention there were no scoresheets, and somehow each judge had the same exact numerical score for all dances? EDIT: Still no response, or apology, from this competition. Disapointing.

Wonderful! Super friendly, well organized and great judges. Highly recommend, went last year and looking forward to this year!