Nationals
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
Audition Classes
Audition Classes for our Solo Title Dancers
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 Our 2025 Nationals Recap Video!
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
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