Our Wisconsin Dells Convention will now be combined with a Regionals Competition!

Same place same time - at the Kalahari Waterpark Resort

IMPORTANT INFO:
• Dancers are NOT required to do both
• Same Regional competition fees will apply for those who wish to compete
• Same Convention prices will apply for those who wish to take classes
• There will be no observation fees for competition or convention

2021 MYRTLE BEACH CONVENTION DATE & VENUE UPDATE

Our main priority is always to provide you with an opportunity to dance in a healthy and safe environment. To do so, we have made the decision to move our Myrtle Beach Convention to a much larger venue that can accommodate us on January 8-10, 2021.

Click here for the Myrtle Beach Convention Schedule

DANCE BATTLE ($500 CASH PRIZE)

The last class of the weekend will be a special Dance Battle event hosted by Fik-Shun! The winner of this dance battle will recieve an extra-large Showstopper Trophy and a $500 cash prize, PLUS an exclusive feature in Showstopper Magazine Online. Stay tuned for class times and more details!

NEW VENUE

We will now be hosting our convention at the Myrtle Beach Sports Complex, located directly behind the Myrtle Beach Convention Center.

Class rooms will be over 8 times the size of last year's classroom sizes. The Complex also features a private mezzanine surrounding the entire room for elevated, socially distant viewing. Parents can spread out to feel more comfortable observing classes than ever before (no observation fees). There is also a large common area and café with indoor/outdoor seating right in the complex. Classes will run all day Saturday and Sunday.

The Sports Complex is 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 and attractions.

TWEEN DANCERS (ages 6-8)

The tween dancers will be in the Grand Ballroom inside the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, just a quick 5-minute walk across the parking lot. The tweens classroom is 5 times the size of last year's. For arts and crafts, tweens will receive an extra special creative box to take home and enjoy creating with family. Tween classes will run Saturday and Sunday from 8AM-2:30PM. 

BONUS CLASSES

Starting at 3PM the Grand Ballroom inside the Myrtle Beach Convention Center will turn into our bonus classroom. All bonus classes for Juniors and Seniors will be held here.

PINK FRIDAY

Our fabulous Pink Friday Sale will be on Friday night, January 8 from 5PM-7PM at the Sports Complex with 8 times the space from previous year's. Pink Friday will be loaded with all your favorites including the BEST merchandise sale prices, a DJ, balloon artist, and incredible bonus classes. Bonus classes will be Friday night. Everyone is invited!

DENA'S FINAL CLASS

Dena Rizzo is an icon in the dance community. As the Queen of Hip Hop, she has played a pivotal role in leading the hip hop movement and bringing it to the world. We have been privileged to benefit from her challenging and inspiring classes at our Showstopper Conventions. Dena has been working with Showstopper for over forty years. As a dance studio owner for fifteen years, she produced her own series of globally-popular instructional hip hop videos. She also taught in New York City for the Destination Broadway intensives and has been a dancer in movies, television, and music videos.

After years of dedication, Dena is retiring from the Showstopper convention circuit, and we are grateful that she will still be a judge at Showstopper competitions. Dena’s final Showstopper class will be at our 2021 Myrtle Beach Convention. Join us in celebrating this hip hop legend and thanking her for leaving a lasting legacy for all of us in the dance community!

TEACHER SEMINARS/CLASSES

All the teacher seminars you love including the Ultimate Business Seminar + Social Media, Creative Ideas for Preschoolers, Legal Tips, and How to Bring Hip Hop to Your Studio! 

SAFETY PROTOCOLS

• Social distancing stickers will be placed on the dance floor during convention classes to ensure dancers remain 6ft apart
• Dancers will have over 100,000 square feet of space to spread out in during classes
• Parent observation will be on private mezzanine above the room
• Convention entries are limited to minimize class size
• Large screens will be placed on either side of the stage so dancers can see the instructor while socially distancing
• All Showstopper staff will wear masks. Attendees must wear masks when in common areas.
• Extra-large merchandise area
• All interior doors will be open to reduce touch-points
• Stage floors will be cleaned and disinfected throughout the day
• Hand sanitizer stations will be available

The Great Wolf Lodge Resort features something for every member of your family. Enjoy the country’s largest indoor waterpark resort with multiple pools, slides, and waterfalls. When you’re not dancing, you’ll never run out of fun things to do and see. Kids can enjoy fun entertainment like Story Time or The Great Clock Tower Show, and tons of actives like MagiQuest, Laser Frenzy or the Northern Lights Arcade. Adults can take a break from all the excitement in the adults only, luxurious, North Hot Springs. There are dining options for every member of the family, from Starbucks to the Lodge Wood Fired Grill. There is no need to check the forecast; everything is all under one roof!

Address: 100 Great Wolf Dr, Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: (800) 693-9653

LOOK AT HOW MUCH FUN WE HAD LAST YEAR!

You’ll be dancing through the resort all weekend! Take a ride on the six-story ferris wheel located in a spectacular glass enclosure or on the beautiful African-themed carousel. 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 adventure themed escape rooms. Whatever you do though, don’t miss the outlet mall and Crystal Grand Theater! Kalahari’s dinning options have something to satisfy every taste. From steakhouses to ice cream shops, you'll never have to eat in the same spot twice, but you just might want to. 

Address: 1305 Kalahari Drive Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
Reservations: 877-525-2427

You’ll have crazy amounts of fun on and off the dance floor at Ohio’s largest indoor waterpark! Splash around on awesome water rides including the Lazy River, Zip Coaster, and Surfin’ FlowRider. Get lost in 100s of the best arcade games in the Big Game Room. Turn your game winnings into great prizes from one of the world’s largest prize counters. Beyond games, experience an amazing world of family fun including mini bowling, blacklight mini golf, laser tag, 7-D motion theater, incredible virtual reality experiences, and more! With numerous different dining options like B-Lux Grill and Bar, Marketplace Buffet, Ivory Coast Restaurant, and the Candy Hut, there is something for the whole family to enjoy!

Address: 7000 Kalahari Drive Sandusky, OH 44870
Reservations: 877-525-2427

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 a special dance party! Check out Broadway at the Beach with Dave and Busters, Walhburgers, Hard Rock Cafe and so much more. Stick around so you can strut your stuff at our $1 private dance parties at Broadway at the Beach Saturday and Sunday nights.

NEW 2021 VENUE

We will now be hosting our convention at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Classes will be over 8 times the size of last year's classroom sizes. Parents can spread out to feel more comfortable observing classes than ever before (no observation fees). The Convention Center is 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.