Nationals
Phoenix Inaugural Nationals Event 2025
“The Final Pit”
Phoenix Dance Competition brings you a true FINALS event unlike any other.
When
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Where
Penticton Trade & Convention Centre 273
Power St, Penticton, BC V2A 7K9
About the Event
Phoenix Dance Competition brings you passion, skill, and creativity, where dancers from all corners rise like a phoenix to showcase their talent. This high-energy event welcomes competitors igniting the stage with vibrant performances.
Master Classes
Master Workshop classes with the adjudicators
Catered Brunch and Dinner
Fully catered buffet style meals
Black Car Service
Pick up from venue to hotel in style
Mtv Dance Party & Open Bar Night
Something for the kids and something for the adults
Solo Title Competition
A Solo title competition that is completely different than any other
Showcases and Final Pit Show down at Our Gala Awards Dinner
Dinner and a show featuring an opening number with our titlists, showcases and performances and our FINAL PIT showdown
Watch The Video!
Requirements
- Deadline for National entries must be received by May 31th, 2025. (Title Solo Registrations Excluded. Deadline for Title Solo Registration: June 30th)
- 50% deposit of registration balance must be received upon registration confirmation and the remaining balance is due 30 days prior to start date.
- You must have attended a REGIONAL event and your routine scored a minimum of 88% to be eligible to qualify and attend Phoenix Nationals.
- Any changes made to entries after the FINALIZED SCHEDULE has been sent out is subject to a $10.00 fee per change.
- Title Soloists and their studio directors must arrive on the first day of National Finals by 8AM for an orientation meeting. Details will be sent to the directors closer to the day.
- All dancers must send in a digital head shot headshot – full colour (1920px x 1080px minimum size, leave ample room around the subject) – via our Title Soloist Competition website by June 1st. If not, your picture may not appear in our National Finals program and the Title Soloist Competition introductory video.
- Phoenix will charge a mandatory event fee for all participating dancers.
- Phoenix reserves the right to cancel any competition or move a competition to another date due to unforeseen circumstances.
- Phoenix reserves the right to add/subtract days to the stated 2025 tour dates and nationals if deemed necessary.
- PHOENIX reserves the right to limit, reject, correct, cancel or refuse registrations, and to terminate or change the dates, format and/or location of event(s), in its discretion, including, without limitation, if the Company believes that there is an insufficient number of registrants for the event(s).
Daily Events
Here you can find all the details about our daily events! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to us for more information. Please note, the schedule can change based on deleted days.
Title Soloist Contestants: Rehearsals, and Interviews
Welcome Day! All contestants and Studio Directors will be introduced together and will receive their official Title Soloist Package!
After the introductory gathering and fully catered Solo Title Dinner woth both Directors and their Title Solo contestants, we’ll conduct a series of Live interviews that all Title Soloists are required to participate in which will be recorded and featured on the big screen during The FINAL PIT! We will end the night with some exciting activities for the dances, directors and even parents.
JULY 22
Auditions, Opening Number Rehearsals, and Performing Arts Competition
We will conduct a series of Audition Classes, which will be combined with your performance score to determine our Title Soloist Finalists. All Solo Titlists must take part in our opening number rehearsals for our showcase gala which will happen on the last day. We have multiple ballrooms dedicated to these sessions, with a flexible schedule to ensure you don’t miss out!
Held in the main ballroom, this stage is equipped with professional lighting, top-tier audio, and an incredible setup for all our main events throughout the National Finals. We’re excited to share what we have in store for our inaugural season!
JULY 23 – 24
Master Classes and our Title Soloist Competition
Join us throughout the week for a series of amazing Convention Classes led by dance industry legends. One of the most eagerly awaited events of the season, the Phoenix Title Soloist Competition is an unmissable opportunity for any soloist.
JULY 25
The Final PIT & Gala
Our National Finals Dance Off is an event you truly have to see in person! Watch as some of North America’s top talent compete for our BIGGEST AWARDS of the year in what promises to be one of the most spectacular events of the season. Immediately following the Final PIT, the entire ballroom will be transformed into an enchanting dinner setting, offering you one of the most magical dining experiences imaginable.
This all leads up to our Awards Ceremony, where we will present some of our most prestigious awards and the largest cash prizes to the season’s newly crowned champions! Be sure to book your tickets early—seats tend to fill up quickly!
Solo Title Competition
Solo Title Divisions
- 8 & Under
- 9-11
- 12-14
- 15 & up
Solo Title Requirements
1. You must be a TOP 3 PIT SOLOIST at any one of our Regional Events or have a combined average score of 88% or higher from your highest and lowest scoring solos.
2. If there was not a minimum of 3 soloists in a division from your regional events, that soloist must achieve an average mark of 88% from their highest and lowest scoring solos to enter the Nationals.
3. If you were a chosen “wild card” for the Pit Solos at your regional, you are eligible to enter.
4. Phoenix has the right to change the rules of the SOLO TITLE PIT if there are not enough registrations. Soloists with an average score of 88% or higher from their highest and lowest scoring solo will be eligible in this case. This will be determined by the solo discretion of the Phoenix director. All participating studios will be notified.
5. Contestants must attend all convention classes. (Convention fees are included in Title Soloist Entry Cost).
6. The Nationals will work the same as the regionals. You must have a minimum of 3 solos to enter the Nationals.
7. Contestants will be required to take three audition classes. Ballet class is mandatory, and contestants may choose two of the following: Jazz, Contemporary/Lyrical, Hip Hop or Tap classes will be offered. Contestants may take all audition classes. If a contestant chooses to take all classes, their lowest score, between jazz, tap & contemporary/lyrical will be dropped. The 3 scores will be averaged to determine final score. Ballet classes require solid Black leotard, pink tights to be worn, hair in a bun, no jewelry. Male contestants to wear solid white t-shirt, black pants or shorts. Contestants may choose appropriate attire for jazz/contemporary/lyrical/tap classes. No loose clothing or jewelry. Appropriate shoes must be worn for each audition class.
8. The soloists with the TOP 5 averages in each division of their:
A) Combined highest and lowest scoring solo average
B) Audition classes
C) Judges interview
will listen to judges critiques LIVE and perform one final time during the GALA for our Solo Title Winner in each division.
9. There will be no “Wild Card” chosen for the Nationals.
10. There is a minimum and maximum of 3 solos allowed to enter.
Breakdown
Contestants must take part in mandatory rehearsals & performance for the Gala Opening Number.
Awards
Pit Group Competition
Divisions:
Mini
- 11 & Under
Teen/Senior
- 12 & up
Requirements
Breakdown
Each studios top scoring group (competitive/elite division ONLY) will listen to the judges’ feedback and critiques in the PIT REVEAL before performing in the final PIT showdown. Scores for groups WILL be posted throughout the competition.
Awards
Phoenix Gala
Our Phoenix GALA will happen on the final day of the Nationals competition. This is a formal dinner and show experience. The GALA will consist of the TITLE SOLOISTS opening number, Solo Title & Group PIT Competition, show case performances from our workshops, guest performances, Overalls and Grand Awards.
Tickets will be released on June 1st, 2025.
All tickets must be purchased online.
*TICKET SALE ENDS JULY 10TH AT 12:00PM
Our red carpet gala is the event of the season! celebrate a fantastic year of dancing and a wonderful week of Nationals.
Main Room:
General: $165.00+GST+EventBrite Fees
Children (6-12 years): $85.00+GST+EventBrite Fees
Youth (5 years & under): Free
Ticket includes:
- Dinner (3 Course Meal)
- PIT SHOWCASE
- Title Soloist Opening Number
- Solo Title Performances
- Live Performances
- MTV party and Open Bar Night
- Overall Awards
- Choreographer of The Year Award Presentation
- And much more.
This is a formal event. We will be releasing our Phoenix Inuagural Nationals THEME. We encourage you to dress the part😉
* Studio Owners receive complimentary tickets and 2 Complimentary Teacher Tickets. You must reserve your complimentary tickets by e-mailing us and confirming your attendance at info@phoenixdancecompetition.com
* Seating is limited
* Once the Main Ballroom tickets have Sold Out, no other tickets will be issued for this room. Additional tickets will be available for our Live Stream Room
* Tickets are non-refundable. No exceptions will be made.
* Meal Choice cannot be changed once ticket is purchased.
For more details regarding our NATIONALS competition please contact info@phoenixdancecompetition.com.
2025 Phoenix Gala Tickets
Please complete all necessary fields below to reserve your spot at the 2024 National Finals Gala!
Rooms Rates
Rates will depend on availability at the time of booking and room type.
Check In: 4:00pm
Check Out: 11:00am
Parking: Parking is complimentary for Resort guests
(Two night minimum stay for group block rates. Regular leisure rates are eligible for one night stays)
Reservations
Reservations can be completed by calling the property directly at (250) 490-2460.
The Penticton Trade & Convention Centre is open daily from 8am to 8pm.