Learn From the Best in the Industry!
2023 Dance Conventions!
Hip Hop • Jazz • Contemporary • Musical Theater • & More
What makes Turn It Up Dance Conventions so great?
Classes For All Level Dancers!
At Turn It Up Dance Conventions we offer convention classes for dancers ages 6 and up. Sign up for our Mini room, Beginner/Intermediate room, or Intermediate Advanced room. Scholarships are awarded in all levels.
Free Entry for Studio Directors!
Register any number of dancers for our convention and receive a FREE studio director wristband. Directors can watch or participate in all level classes.
Access to the Dance Showcase!
Watch your Master Teachers perform! Everyone is invited to attend! Tell your parents and friends, brothers and sisters to join us!
Score Autographs and Photos With Your Master Teachers!
Here is your chance to get an autograph and picture with your favorite teachers. Make sure to purchase your favorite item and have it autographed for a long lasting memory!
Earn Scholarship Dollars for Future Events!
Outstanding dancers will be selected by our master teachers and will be awarded scholarship dollars that can be used towards any future Turn It Up Dance Challenge Convention, Regional, or National competition.
Invitations to be a Part of our Turn It Up National Dance Team!
Master Teachers in all classes will be selecting outstanding dancers to be invited onto the Turn It Up National Dance Team, at the Nationals of their choice, where they will receive costumes, work one on one with top notch choreographers, and have the chance to perform in front of everyone and more! This is an amazing opportunity and a great honor for young dancers.
2023 Dance Conventions
Dates & Locations
Want to Turn It Up A Notch?
Work ONE-ON-ONE with our master teachers to clean your dance competition routine.
- Must be registered for conventions to participate!
- Routine Feedback – $100/routine
- Solo/Duos/Trios ONLY.
- Independent dancers MUST receive approval from their teacher/choreographer.
Routine Feedback Sessions!
Register a solo, duo, or trio to receive direct feedback from our esteemed master teachers & turn your routine up a notch for competition season! The showcase will take place in the main ballroom immediately following the meet and greet at the conclusion of the convention. Dancers will perform their routine for our master teachers and will receive verbal critiques that will be recorded and provided to studio directors. Dancers will also get the opportunity to speak one on one with the master teachers and receive live feedback on the spot. This is a great opportunity for dancers to receive feedback from a professional panel before the start of the competitive season. No awards will be presented. The showcase focuses on the opportunity to perform and working to improve your routine! Costumes can be worn but are not required. Routines must be registered and paid for at least 20 days prior to the event. This will be a closed showcase and is only open to registered dancers, their parents, and their teachers. This is strictly a performance opportunity and not a competition.
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Meet Our Amazing
Master Teachers
Some of the Hottest Dance Professionals in the Industry!
Wondering What to Expect? Check Out Our
Sample Schedule
Exact Schedules are Posted at Least One Week Before Each Convention!
Schedules may be subject to change. Teachers, styles of dance, and exact times may vary by location. Other classes that may be offered include Ballet, Lyrical, Tap, Technique, or Improvisation.
Masks may be required depending on venue policies
| Time | Minis (ages 6-8) | Beg./Int. (ages 9-11) | Int./Adv. (ages 12-18+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30-9:15 | Check-in | Opener and Warm-Up | ||
| 9:20-10:20 | NA | Jazz | Contemporary |
| 10:25-11:25 | NA | Improv | Hip Hop |
| 11:30-12:15 | Lunch Break | Mini Check In | ||
| 12:30-12:40 | Minis Warm Up | ||
| 12:15-1:1512:40-1:30 (MINIS) | Hip Hop | Musical Theater | Jazz |
| 1:20-2:201:35-2:25 (MINIS) | Jazz | Contemporary | Improv |
| 2:25-3:252:35-3:25 (MINIS) | Lyrical | Hip Hop | Musical Theater |
| 3:35-4:50 | Giveaways, Showcase and Meet & Greet! | ||
| Turn It Up a Notch! * Routine times TBD. You will receive an email before the convention. | |||
To View a Specific Event Schedule
Select Your Dance Convention Location From the Tour Dates Section and "View Schedule"
Dance Convention
FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Observer bands can be purchased in advance either through your dance studio or by creating your own independent account through our DanceBug registration portal. Observer bands will also be sold on site at the merchandise table the day of the dance convention. Observer bands may be limited at larger events so plan accordingly.
Dancers registered for the Mini room will receive one FREE observer band to enter the mini room only. If you have additional dancers in the Junior or Teen rooms, you will need to purchase a separate observer band to view those classes.
We highly encourage dancers to participate in the room they were registered for. After the first class, if the dancer feels the class is too challenging or not challenging enough, they may see a Turn It Up Crew Member to switch rooms. Level changes are not guaranteed after the first class.
If your teachers are interested in taking class, you will register them as a TEACHER/ADULT. Registered teachers will receive a special band that allows them to participate in all level classes. Please contact our office for special teacher rates.
If your teacher just wants to view class and not participate, you can register them as an OBSERVER.
Every studio registration will receive one free Studio Director wristband. If you have more than one studio director attending, you will need to register the additional directors on your Dance Bug registration.
We offer 3 class levels, Mini (recommended for dancers ages 6-8), Junior (recommended for dancers ages 9-12), and Teen (recommended for dancers ages 12-18). Dancers age 12 can register for the Teen class if they are an advanced dancer and the junior class if they are an intermediate or beginner dancer. Studio directors can use their discretion when registering these dancers.
Dancers ages 19 and up must register as a Teacher/Adult and are ineligible for scholarship opportunities.
All are welcome to attend, and observer bands are not required. During this time, select Master Teachers will perform, scholarships will be awarded to selected dancers in all levels, and dancers will have the opportunity to score autographs and take photos with their favorite teachers.
Final convention schedules with class styles and teachers will be sent to the email on your DanceBug account 1 week prior to the event. Class styles may include, but are not limited to: Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap, Fusion, Improv, and Technique.
Master Teachers will select outstanding dancers in each level room to receive National Dance Team invitations and Scholarship Dollars that can be used towards any future Turn It Up Dance Challenge Regional & National Competitions or Conventions. Teachers may also award stand out students assistant teacher scholarships to assist faculty at future conventions (not guaranteed at all events).
Dancer’s may choose to bring their own lunch and, in some instances, concessions may be available at select venues. More information about lunch recommendations for your specific event will be emailed to registered attendees about one week prior.
Water stations in the dance rooms are not guaranteed and vary depending on venue regulations. Please plan accordingly to provide your dancers with plenty of water for the day.
We currently hold conventions in Connecticut, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, and Pennsylvania.
Register Early, Space is Limited!