Runners-Up to the Maximum Velocity Artist will receive off workshop tuition for a Regional Velocity event, off workshop tuitions for the Season Finale, and the opportunity to compete for the National Maximum Velocity Artist. Just got back from our second trip to Velocity. All ages, Convention & Competition, are determined as of January 1st, 2022. Don\'t advertise it if it\'s not gonna happen. Not only is the skill level too varied, it\'s way too crowded! Copyright 2023. On the Introducing the first annual Elevate Dance Company's Award show. Refunds are not offered. WHAT: We have (4) different types of teams, we have hiphop only, industry only (jazz, contemporary, modern, open, etc.) Our continued dedication to the international dance community, state-of-the-art studios, and our location in the heart of the New York Citys Theater District make us the ultimate destination for dancers around the globe. We hope to see you at our Season. Check out each dance competitions website to view their tour cities for the upcoming season. My daughter loved the convention!! JUMP is proud to be the largest dance convention in the world, touring to 28 US cities and 4 international cities. Also disappointed at how long it takes them to post results. think we will be back. PARENT classes & discussions, led by the NUVO Faculty. Velocity Dance Convention 480 W Meats Ave. Orange, CA. Any guest not complying with these procedures will lead in point deductions and could result in disqualification. respective authors. the punches, others were mortified. VELOCITY DANCE CONVENTION + weekend vlog!! No dangerous props (Examples: fire, swords, guns, sparklers, etc.). and Premier (Intermediate skill level)/Elite (advanced skill level) teams. Now that we are back in the US for a while, we see we have options. Our instructors are well-known in not only Northern Virginia but throughout the nation! Not a fan of that. the video staff did not successfully record my daughters solo. that was the only negative expeerience i\'ve ever had with them. Overall run very professionally. For Season Finale, dancers may compete their solo or duo/trio without a full studio attending. mention Autumn Miller as the Jr Assistant! You may upload your music online under the competition portion of your online registration, Velocity Dance Convention will no longer store props for the. Numbers entered in the same category must have a 50% change in participants. List of Dance Competitions and Dance Conventions - Your Daily Dance Dance Competitions and Conventions Dance Competitions Act 1 Talent Access Broadway American Dance Awards Applause Talent Beyond The Stars Competition Boogie Fever USA Bravo! Premier (intermediate skill level)/Elite (advanced skill level) teams do both Industry and hiphop (this is the preferred type of team member we are looking for. In advance, I was able Read the rest of the comments, it's sad but true - Velocity employs Shannon Mather as a convention teacher and judge. No EXCEPTIONS! There will be reserved seating for all teachers with competing numbers. The focus has shifted to the MVA kids, not the Representatives from Go 2 Talent Agency will be holding auditions to scout new talent for their agency. 2020 by Velocity Dance Convention. Please visit themedia booth,CEVENTPICS, onsite and inquire about studio package discounts. 1. Audition combo was listed as Jazz Funk (For example: Ages for November 2021 events will be as of January 1st 2022, and ages for March 2022 events will be as of January 1st 2022). the time we had . Competing dancers must perform in their scheduled order, unless permission is given by Velocity Dance Convention to hold a number to allow time for costume changes. Unless you pay Shannon Mather or another judge to come choreograph for your studio (and kill it of course), they won't give you above third place. Although, the instructors made Competing dancers may enter in as many categories as they please, but are not allowed to compete against themselves. Tessandra (jazz) is very sweet and teaches very well and has the BEST Registration will open in August 2021. WHO: New & Current dancers interested in our Competition Team, Company and Elite Team for both Hiphop and Industry (jazz, contemporary, modern, open, etc.). atmosphere and will attend every year! No CDs will be accepted, even as backups. Year Long Tour Scholarship 92865 COMPETITION AGE DIVISIONS After receiving feedback from studios across the country, we have decided to change our age divisions only in the Competition portion of Velocity. convention was good although it was much more hip-hop based than any other and so helpful. Biggest disappointment, for the second year, :( The competition part of the convention The Maximum Velocity Artist (MVA) is the highest award of the weekend. Choose a more form-fitting top, as opposed to a looser fitting top. Did not seem to emphasize any one genre of This Scholarship allows the recipient to attend one Velocity regional workshop, tuition free within one year from the time awarded. There must be 3+ routines in each pro-am division to qualify for cash awards. Photography and Video recording from any media devices (i.e. If we can accommodate additional competition for a particular city, all registered attendees will be emailed three (3) weeks prior to the event opening up the solo registration to students who do not qualify within the either/or rule and are not registered as an Independent. Breaking down hip-hop fundamentals, movement progression, and choreography, Dance Educator, Jadell Lee inspires a safe, explorative and professional atmosphere designed for those seeking to inclusively build confidence, charisma, and community, WHEN:SATURDAY|AUGUST 21|12-1:30 pm|For ages 10+. We have an either/or rule for solos. This can lead to point deduction or disqualification of the routine. I felt that this convention was very hip hop based. Out of all the conventions But they do put teens and seniors in the same rooms all We hope to see you at our Season Finale in. My daughter went to Velocity for the first time this year. One day dancers are not eligible to compete. Most teachers After receiving feedback from studios across the country, we have decided to change our age divisions only in the Competition portion of Velocity. Summer Programs, While training, she was casted in the Radio City Christmas Spectacular as Clara for 3 years at the fox theatre in Detroit, MI and 1 year at the Radio City Music Hall in NYC. They always love the classes. it made He alsophotographs dance studios recreational and competitive teams across the country capturingeach dancers greatest potential. Shots will be from the waist up, but please consider the waistline of the pants you choose to wear. Please send one studio check for all Workshop fees, and a separate studio check for Competition fees. attend. They were so great with Shannon (jazz/contemporary) nice and Velocity provides hand rails on each side of the staging which can be removed for easyaccess to large props. Velocity Dance Convention. week. year if possible! Really well rounded convention! My daughter had the BEST time!! Each studio is only allowed one routine per division. We didn't think it was fair that there weren't levels at this competition, just overalls per age division. Denver for the event even though we live in Texas. original sound - Velocity Dance Convention. award was given to a teacher who was part of Velocity\'s core team of . Velocity Dance Convention will no longer store props for the 2022-2023 season. All convention and competition entries must be postmarked by the cut-off deadline. kids were fired up. To think, as US expats traveling overseas most of the year, we myopically pushed our US repat schedule for 5 years to chase Nuvo conventions, never having time to research the convention world till covid hit, as she just wanted to get a little pressured, annual stage time. The Season Finale Gala is a formal sit down dinner with a performance from a guest artist, and the MVA contestants. Overall + specialty award coming soon! Awards; AAU Sullivan Award; Gussie Crawford Award; National Awards; Life Member Alumni; Governance and Policies . hard to achieve new techniques and achievements. No personal checks, Canadian checks, or Cash are accepted. Being A Dance Parent; 1. thedanceawards.com info@thedanceawards.com Performance opportunities; Scholarships available; Class Division: ability The Dance Awards 2022 Watch on Dance Revolution 817.251.9898 dance-revolution.com info@dance-revolution.com Popular Instructors: Patrick Cook, Misty RasconSmith, Marc Wayne, Ashley Rich, Megan Waldron, David Kiyak 122 Likes, TikTok video from Velocity Dance Convention (@velocitydanceconvention): "OUR 2021 NATIONAL JUNIOR MVA WINNER CREEDYN CRAWSHAW! He is The 40 routines may also include solos. Where: Bob Hope Theater 242 East Main Street Stockton, CA, 95202, Costume fee: $50 PER CLASS, due April 1 and charged on Studio Director unless told otherwise, Age 18+ (Adults) $25 (there will be a cash bar only for alcoholic beverages), *VIP ticket sales end Monday, June 6th at 10 pm, **Bob Hope Ticketing Service Fees will be applied at Checkout. didn\'t have enough competitors so they contacted a couple local mega Dances that were All dancers must arrive with hair, make-up (optional) and in costume. perfect - the venue was not large enough and was quite dated but they Tours. She is most notably know for winning season 10 of Fox's hit tv show "So You Think You Can Dance" and continuing to tour nationwide that fall with the top 10 contestants of that season. poked fun of many kids throughout the classes and although some rolled with there was an issue with That can In addition to the adjudicated awards, an overall 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place award will be given to the entries with the highest score in each division: Mini, Junior,Intermediate,Teen, Senior, and Pro-Am. ), In order to compete, a dancer must be registered for convention classes as a two day attendee. original sound - Velocity Dance Convention. WHEN: Friday, June 17th. One exception:tap I love the environment they create for our children! Videos will be sent in a separate email. I do question the qualifications of some of the judges. VelocityDanceConvention 9.68K subscribers Subscribe An amazing weekend of dance in Baltimore! Workshop - my In order to compete a solo, you must be registered under a valid studio name, and your studio owner or director must register you. Avoid florals, or other heavy patterns. The venue is beautiful and great for a dance convention except for this weekend it was the same weekend as the gun/knife show. Eve could Work. The schedule will be posted online under each event city on ourTour Date page. ** means Convention and Competition, elite performance challenge and excel in motion convention. Link for UPDATES . relevant faculty. There weren\'t many studios All age categories are based off of the average age of each duo/trio or group. twice. Our instructors are well-known in not only Northern Virginia but throughout the nation! This was our first time at Velocity and it was a mixed bag. This left half of our so Competing dancers must perform in their scheduled order, unless permission is given by Velocity Dance Convention to hold a number to allow time for costume changes. last year, but the teachers and staff accomdated quickly,..love the borderline obscene dances were awarded the highest honors. amazing taper and tried to help everyone and focused on everyone. Come join us for a fun evening on the red carpet and watch entertaining awards show hosted by MC Zeps. one of the staff was mimicking me and another mother. Competition order will not be altered to allow for rehearsal time, or pre-performance run-thrus. us to arrive on Friday without missing an entire day of school. This achievement encompasses a Year-Long Tour Scholarship , a Season Finale Scholarship, and a chance to compete to become National Maximum Velocity Artist of the Year. If a studio does not reach the number of participants listed below they may enter a maximum of 40 entries total. daughter loved the classes she attended. If they are She enjoyed some of The event itself was very Website http://www.VelocityDanceConvention.com Industries Performing. Two (2) drink tickets to the Amor Kombucha Bar, 4. Our Elevate instructors will help dancers explore deeper within Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, and Hip Hop. is strictly prohibited during classes and competition. Venue itself is great. 2020 by Velocity Dance Convention. Professional stage decking will be elevated between 2' - 3' off the ballroom floor. Come join our award winning all-star program and dance studio in Virginia and see what everyone is talking about! 46 Likes, TikTok video from Velocity Dance Convention (@velocity.danceconvention): "Congrats! If you are registered as an Independent, you are not eligible to compete a solo. We get it those kids are \"on track to be stars\" and the their students all year long, they see them dance all the time, please The young teens get lost in the mix and it's crowded - no room to move! She was a dancer in Carrie Underwood's "Something in the Water" music video, Ingrid Michaelson Celebrate music video and came back to SYTYCD as an all-star performer. Preschool, #velocitydanceconvention #ArbysDiabloDare #dancevideo #dancer #hiphop #viral #trending #dancetok #dance #danceconvention #dancecomp". Have attended many conventions but my first with this one. but really was hip hop, and so many of the dancers at our studio have Nappytabs ( hip pop) where AMAZING That means Velocity Dance Convention and Competition will take place July 3-9, 2022 at Las Vegas, NV. minimal hip hop experience so auditions were pretty rough. part of what I pay for, I should get a partial refund. By far my based on passion, talent, and dedication and not on how many times you Our extraordinarily positive and engaging environment brings an old-school standard of intense training and hard work, along with the tools to navigate the changing and challenging industry of commercial dance. We wanted to send you some information on this so you can prepare your look! Jazz, All entries receiving a Gold award or higher, will be eligible for the 2022 Velocity Dance Convention Season Finale held at The Mirage in Las Vegas, Nevada. offer Show slots to people you are getting to know because they have paid Professional audio including on stage monitors and professional lighting for all performance routines. If competition limit is reached before this deadline, no further entries will be accepted. professionally run. have attended, this was my least favorite. All tickets purchased online will NO LONGER need a physical ticket to enter the performance. and sooo much fun. All Rights Reserved. Money over They used lysol and disinfectant wipes and had their on staff MEDIC make sure the child was ok. photographers at other comps do. very Velocity is just too big for their britches and very BIASED! One recipient in in the Teen or Senior level will receive a 5 class series that is tuition free at Broadway Dance Center in NYC. Las Vegas, NV The Venetian/Palazzo Jul 8-15. Warren, and Basking Ridge. Competitions offer a variety of skill levels for competing from beginner to intermediate to advanced. Routines must be age appropriate, and suitable for family viewing. Beginning with a fun, high-energy dance warm-up, this dynamic workshop introduces a fresh perspective of passion and freeform street-specific styles for dancers, beginners through advanced. There will be a $35.00 fee for all returned checks. Adult, out groups, solos way over the limit and independents. Competition can begin as early as 7:00am on Fridays. Competition was interesting. The owner of CEP, Cory Jones, has been a featured photographer for Go2Talent Agency, Clear Talent Group, andMcDonald Selznick Associates. Do NOT go to this competition if you want fair and impartial judging - unless you go somewhere where Shannon isn't choreographing - or if you want individual critiques from the judges. Please contact the Velocity Dance Convention Office if you are concerned with the size of a prop. Cory has photographed images for Paula Abduls Live To Dance. English is our second language and to make sure that her solo competition time would be late enough to allow All music MUST be uploaded 48 hours prior to each event. Thank you for your cooperation and patience! Danced by her assistant Shylee Sagle #velocity #dance #dancetechnique #dancer #dancecompetition #danceconvention #velocitydanceconvention #turns #jazz #jazzdance". the teachers are great with. Our studio was taking about this Your MVA headshot background color will be determined by your age category. 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