- Observers
- Classrooms will be limited to registered dancers and teachers only. No observers will be allowed in the convention ballrooms in order to limit the amount of people in each room. The exception to this will be our Camp Dance classroom. Each registered Camp Dance student will receive an observer band that is valid just for that class room.
- Convention Tap Boards (NEW)
- New this year, DanceMakers is excited to have convention tap boards available for dancers! DanceMakers will be providing tap boards in each of our tap convention classes!
- Photography/Video for Competition
- Photography and videography during competition are strictly prohibited. Advanced technology of video on cell phones, cameras, etc has forced us to prohibit all camera use. This includes ALL still photography, with or without flash. This is to protect the rights of the choreographer as well as your children’s safety. Any violations can result in routine and/or studio being disqualified.
- Competition Music
- We ask that all competition music is uploaded by the Wednesday before your event. Please log into your DanceMakers registration account to upload music by clicking “Media Manager” feature for your event. MP3 or MP4 files are accepted. Once uploaded you can preview all music! If you need assistance, please contact our admin team prior to your event to assist. Please have a backup of your music with you on either a smartphone or USB at the event.
- Props
- It is preferred that props are brought backstage with the dancers before their performance. If prop storage is needed please contact registration for assistance. The use of props is the sole responsibility of the studio. Props must be placed and removed from the stage within 2 minutes combined by the studio. Violation of this rule will result in a 5 point reduction. This time limit includes clean up or sweeping time including confetti/glitter/feathers etc. Stage must be left clean by performers. No studio logos are allowed while on stage helping with props. Any obvious studio affiliation will result in a 5 point reduction. Teachers, parents, or students may assist with props. No props or costume pieces to be thrown into judges area. DanceMakers cannot guarantee props over 8’h will fit on the stage.
- Live Stream
- DanceMakers will be offering LIVE Streaming for all competition and award ceremonies. Available here under "Stream".
- Backstage
- We will be limiting backstage to dancers and teachers only. Please be respectful of the dancers on stage.
- Competition Flow
- Showroom A and C will be running simultaneously. All routines have been placed specifically to avoid studio performance time conflicts. Please check in with the Girl’s Dressing Room Manager 30 minutes prior to your performance time. Unfortunately, you will not be allowed to perform at any other time than your assigned performance time to avoid studio performance time conflicts.
- Score Sheets
- All scores will be uploaded to your registration account online! All scores from competition will be uploaded by Thursday, June 23rd at 9 am EST. DanceMakers will not be printing scoresheets on site.
- Teacher’s Lounge and Complimentary Food and Beverage
- DanceMakers will be offering a Teacher’s Lounge, Ballroom 106-107 in the Sheraton, for the entire week of Nationals. There will be complimentary coffee at all times, complimentary breakfast Monday - Thursday and complimentary lunch Monday - Wednesday. Come in and have a quiet place to rest your dancing feet. For TEACHERS ONLY! No Assistant Teachers. The Wednesday lunch will be the official luncheon with Brad and Felicia Taylor in Ballroom 206-208 in Sheraton.