2024 DANCE CONVENTIONS

Kalahari Water Park Resort

You’ll be dancing through the resort all weekend! Take a ride on the six-story Ferris wheel, challenge yourself on the ropes course and climbing walls, or even blast your way through a game of laser tag! Enjoy 24 lanes of bowling, two high-definition golf simulators, elevated go-carts, mini-golf, hundreds of arcade games, and a packed outlet mall. Kalahari’s dining options have something for everyone. From steakhouses to ice cream shops, you'll never have to eat in the same spot twice, but you just might want to.

DANCER EXPERIENCE:
• Extra-large, cushioned, professional dance floors
• Bonus classes covering voice, song and dance, leaps and turns, cheerleading, auditioning, and more
• The best tween program with innovative classes and time for creative expression with arts and crafts
• Free autograph poster for every dancer

TEACHER PERKS:
• Teachers’ business seminars where experts give you their best ideas
• Choreography videos emailed after convention weekend
• Welcome gift for all registered teachers

Kalahari Water Park Resort

As Ohio’s largest indoor waterpark, on the shores of Lake Erie, Splash around on endless water rides, get lost in 100s of the best arcade games, and experience a fantastic world of family fun, including mini-bowling, blacklight mini-golf, laser tag, 7-D motion theater, and more! There is something for the whole family to enjoy with numerous different dining options like B-Lux Grill and Bar, Marketplace Buffet, Ivory Coast Restaurant, and the Candy Hut!

DANCER EXPERIENCE:
• Extra-large, cushioned, professional dance floors
• Bonus classes covering voice, song and dance, leaps and turns, cheerleading, auditioning, and more
• The best tween program with innovative classes and time for creative expression with arts and crafts
• Free autograph poster for every dancer

TEACHER PERKS:
• Teachers’ business seminars where experts give you their best ideas
• Choreography videos emailed after convention weekend
• Welcome gift for all registered teachers

Myrtle Beach Sheraton Hotel and Convention Center

Myrtle Beach is our hometown and we pull out all the stops, making it an incredible weekend of dance you cannot miss. Everyone can kick off the weekend with our huge Pink Friday Sale and special dance party! The Sheraton Hotel, conveniently attached to the Convention Center, has an on-site pool and restaurants and is located in the middle of all the Myrtle Beach excitement. It is a quick walk to the beach, to Broadway at the Beach, and several other restaurants, attractions, and hotels. As our largest venue, dancers have plenty of room to spread out and strut their stuff!

DANCER EXPERIENCE:
• Extra-large, cushioned, professional dance floors
• Bonus classes covering voice, song and dance, leaps and turns, cheerleading, auditioning, and more
• The best tween program with innovative classes and time for creative expression with arts and crafts
• Free autograph poster for every dancer

TEACHER PERKS:
• Teachers’ business seminars where experts give you their best ideas
• Choreography videos emailed after convention weekend
• Welcome gift for all registered teachers

The Florida Hotel & Conference Center

Centrally located in the world's theme park capital, The Florida Hotel and Conference Center is the new home for our Orlando Convention! The Florida Hotel offers outstanding hotel amenities, including casual on-site dining and an open-air swimming pool. When you’re not on the dance floor enjoy endless shopping at the Florida Mall, conveniently connected to the hotel, you are only steps away from world-class shopping. Only 15 minutes from Universal Studios, Walt Disney Theme Parks, SeaWorld, and premier golf courses, your option are endless when enjoying all Orlando has to offer!

DANCER EXPERIENCE:
• Extra-large, cushioned, professional dance floors
• Bonus classes covering voice, song and dance, leaps and turns, cheerleading, auditioning, and more
• The best tween program with innovative classes and time for creative expression with arts and crafts
• Free autograph poster for every dancer

TEACHER PERKS:
• Teachers’ business seminars where experts give you their best ideas
• Choreography videos emailed after convention weekend
• Welcome gift for all registered teachers