CONNECTING THE WORLD TO DANCE

THE FIRST EVER ALL-STAR COMPETITION AND CONVENTION, The Dance Connection strives to motivate and empower young athletes to elevate their dance experience by connecting and creating future dance opportunities through training, resources and knowledge.

Dance Convention

Convention workshop classes taught by top industry professionals in all styles: Pom, Hip Hop, Jazz, Contemporary/Lyrical, Game Day, etc.

Audition & Improv Competition

Dance Connection dancers will participate in an audition process and have the opportunity to compete in an improv competition. Select dancers will win scholarships and awards. This experience helps to prepare dancers for a future in the industry: College, Pro,  Commmercial Dance, and more.

NO STAY TO PLAY

The Dance Connection doesn't require you to stay at the host hotel(s) in order to participate. You are free to stay anywhere!

Nationals Bids

Each Dance Connection event will award bids to Stage 8 Dance Nationals April 9-11, 2027 in Fort Lauderdale, FL!

Solos, Duets, & Trios

We welcome all solos, duets and trios for Tiny, Mini, Youth, Junior, Senior and Open performances. See the Rules/Scoring tab for age divisions, performance levels and judging criteria.

Top Dance Judges

Our judges are highly qualified and incredibly experienced in the Dance industry. Each one is hand-picked and extensively trained on Stage 8 Dance Brands' score sheet. At our events, your teams will receive the best feedback in the industry, including real-time video critique!

DANCE ONLY

The Dance Connection hosts DANCE ONLY events that consist of the most highly competitive dance programs and schools across the country. We pride ourselves on having our focus solely on dance and want our customers to feel that difference when they come to an event.

CELEBRATE DANCERS

Each competition will celebrate dancers' good grades with special gifts! Be sure to bring those report cards and we will show our support to your dancers who work hard on and off the dance floor.