2018 NATIONAL TOUR COMPETITION DATES & DETAILS
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February
Feb 2-4
University of North Florida Fine Arts Center
University of North FL Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
Feb 9-11
Gaylord Opryland Event Center
2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN 37214
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
The Gaylord Opryland Event Center is a luxury hotel with fun for the whole family! Located between the Gaylord Opryland Resort and the Opry Mills mall, it is easy to access from the Opry Mills mall exit.
Click the “Book Hotel” button to make your reservation.
Book Hotel
Feb 9-11
Feb 9-11
Feb 16-18
The Disneyland Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way Anaheim, CA 92802
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
The Disneyland® Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-520-5005
Make your reservation starting on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 8:00 AM PST. The special rate for the event is $232.00. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. To secure a room please contact the Disneyland® Resort by booking online 24/7 at https://www.mydisneygroup.com/gdsb18a or by calling (714) 520-5005, M-F from 8 am to 5 pm PST. Reservations must be made by Tuesday, January 16, 2018 or before the group rooms are sold out, so do not delay. Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Rooms are subject to availability. Non-refundable deposit are for the 1st night (No Exceptions). Please mention the Dance Studio you are dancing with. Book online and avoid the wait time on the phone.
Buy specially priced Disney tickets at https://www.mydisneygroup.com/gdsb18a. These special ticket prices are not available once you arrive at the Resort. Our ticket store closes at 9:00 PM PST on February 12, 2018 so don’t delay! Prices are subject to change without notice.
Are you bringing props to our upcoming regionals in Anaheim, CA?
If so, please be aware that Disneyland instituted security policies regarding dance props. For the benefit and security of all Showstopper participants and attendees, all prop delivery vehicles must first go through the Disney Vehicle Inspection Station at 1263 West Place, Anaheim, CA 92802 before going to Gate 26 behind the Ballrooms to deliver props. Children under 18 are not allowed to be in the delivery vehicle going through either security checkpoint.
Prop deliveries may begin inspections as early as 12:00PM Friday, February 16th, 2018.
We appreciate all of your hard work this year and look forward to seeing you on stage!
Feb 23-25
Higley Center for the Performing Arts
4132 East Pecos Road, Gilbert, AZ 85295
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
Feb 23-25
Cook Convention Center - The Cannon Center for the Performing Arts
255 N Main Street, Memphis, TN 38103
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
Feb 23-25
Foxwoods Resort Casino
Parking: Fox Tower Garage
350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
March
Mar 2-4
Mar 2-4
Broyhill Civic Center
1913 Hickory Blvd SE, Lenoir, NC 28645
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
Mar 2-4
Crowne Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
15500 East 40th Avenue, Denver, CO 80239
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
Mar 9-11
Mar 9-11
Mar 16-18
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Mar 16-18
Mar 16-18
Embassy Suites Hotel & Convention Center
1001 E McCarty Ln, San Marcos, TX 78666
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Embassy Suites San Marcos – Hotel, Spa, & Conference Center
1001 E Mccarty Ln
San Marcos, TX 78666
Mar 23-25
Mar 23-25
The Disneyland Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way Anaheim, CA 92802
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
The Disneyland® Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-520-5005
Room Rate: $293
Make your reservation starting on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at 8:00AM PST. The special rate for the competition is $293.00. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. To secure a room please contact the Disneyland® Resort by booking online 24/7 at https://www.mydisneygroup.com/gdsc18a or by calling (714) 520-5005, M-F from 8 am to 5 pm PST. Reservations must be made by Wednesday, February 21, 2018 or before the group rooms are sold out, so do not delay. Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Rooms are subject to availability. Non-refundable deposit are for the 1st night (No Exceptions). Please mention the Dance Studio you are dancing with. Book online and avoid the wait time on the phone.
Buy specially priced Disney tickets at https://www.mydisneygroup.com/gdsc18a. Store will open 4 months prior to the Group Event. These special ticket prices are not available once you arrive at the Resort. Our ticket store closes at 9:00 PM PST on Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Prices are subject to change without notice, so don’t delay!
Are you bringing props to our upcoming regionals in Anaheim, CA?
If so, please be aware that Disneyland instituted security policies regarding dance props. For the benefit and security of all Showstopper participants and attendees, all prop delivery vehicles must first go through the Disney Vehicle Inspection Station at 1263 West Place, Anaheim, CA 92802 before going to Gate 26 behind the Ballrooms to deliver props. Children under 18 are not allowed to be in the delivery vehicle going through either security checkpoint.
Prop deliveries may begin inspections as early as 12:00PM Friday, March 23rd, 2018.
We appreciate all of your hard work this year and look forward to seeing you on stage!
April
Apr 6-8
Apr 6-8
Minneapolis Convention Center
(Lower Level Hall A)
1301 2nd Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
Apr 6-8
Apr 13-15
Georgia International Convention Center
2000 Convention Center Concourse, College Park, GA 30337
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
Apr 13-15
Kalahari Resorts
7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Kalahari Waterpark Resort
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
(877) 525-2427
kalahariresort.com
All reservations must be made via phone at (877) 525-2427.
Hotel space is limited, please book early (30 days before event is recommended).
Apr 13-15
Apr 20-22
Apr 20-22
Apr 20-22
Apr 27-29
Lancaster County Convention Center
25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
Apr 27-29
Apr 27-29
May
May 4-6
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
2101 Richard Arrington Junior Boulevard North, Birmingham, AL 35203
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N
Birmingham, AL 35203
May 4-6
May 11-13
The Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
2101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
2101 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
May 11-13
Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center
1551 N. Thoreau Dr, Schaumberg, IL 60173
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel
1551 Thoreau Dr N
Schaumburg, IL 60173
May 11-13
May 18-20
Kalahari Resort & Convention Center
1305 Kalahari Dr, Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Kalahari Waterpark Resort
1305 Kalahari Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965
(877) 253-5466
kalahariresort.com
Room Rate: $159
All reservations must be made via phone at (877) 253-5466.
Hotel space is limited, please book early (30 days before event is recommended).
May 18-20
May 18-20
May 25-27
May 25-28
The Disneyland Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way Anaheim, CA 92802
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
The Disneyland® Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-520-5005
Room Rate: $409
The Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel and Spa
1600 S. Disneyland Drive
Anaheim, CA 92803
714-635-2300
Room Rate: $517
Buy specially priced Disney tickets at https://www.mydisneygroup.com/gdse18a . Store will open Sunday, January 21, 2018, 4 months prior to the Group Event. These special ticket prices are not available once you arrive at the Resort. Our ticket store closes at 9:00 PM PST on Monday, May 21, 2018 so don’t delay! Prices are subject to change without notice.
Are you bringing props to our upcoming regionals in Anaheim, CA?
If so, please be aware that Disneyland instituted security policies regarding dance props. For the benefit and security of all Showstopper participants and attendees, all prop delivery vehicles must first go through the Disney Vehicle Inspection Station at 1263 West Place, Anaheim, CA 93802 before going to Gate 26 behind the Ballrooms to deliver props. Children under 18 are not allowed to be in the delivery vehicle going through either security checkpoint.
Prop deliveries may begin inspections as early as 10:00AM Friday, May 25th, 2018.
We appreciate all of your hard work this year and look forward to seeing you on stage!
June
Kalahari Convention Center
7000 Kalahari Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Kalahari Waterpark Resort
7000 Kalahari Drive
Sandusky, OH 44870
(877) 525-2427
kalahariresort.com
Room Rate: $179
2018 Northern Finals Tentative Schedule
Mon
June 18th
Solos
(Starting)
Duet/Trios
(Starting)
Small
Groups
(Starting)
Tue
June 19th
Solos
(Continued)
Duet/Trios
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Wed
June 20th
Solos
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Starting)
Thu
June 21st
Solos
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Continued)
Super
Groups
production
mania!
Fri
June 22nd
Northern 
Awards
Please Note: These are tentative schedules and subject to change. However, every effort will be made to maintain
them as published. Each day's listings are not necessarily in the order the categories will be performed.
Foxwood Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line Blvd, Mashantucket, CT 06338
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Foxwood Resort Casino
350 Trolley Line Blvd
Mashantucket, CT 06338
Click the “Book Hotel” Button to make your reservation.
Book Hotel2018 North East Finals Tentative Schedule
Mon
June 25th
Solos
(Starting)
Duet/Trios
(Starting)
Tue
June 26th
Solos
(Continued)
Duet/Trios
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Starting)
Large
Groups
(Starting)
Wed
June 27th
Solos
(Continued)
Duet/Trios
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Continued)
Super
Groups
production
mania!
THU
June 28th
North East
Awards
Please Note: These are tentative schedules and subject to change. However, every effort will be made to
maintain them as published. Each day's listings are not necessarily in the order the categories will be performed.
July
The Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
Sheraton Hotel, 2101 North Oak Street, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Sheraton Myrtle Beach Convention Center Hotel
2101 N Oak St
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
2018 East Coast Finals Tentative Schedule
Mon
July 2nd
Duet/Trios
(Starting)
Solos
(Starting)
Small
Groups
(Starting)
Tue
July 3rd
Solos
(Continued)
Duet/Trios
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Wed
July 4th
Solos
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Starting)
Thu
July 5th
Solos
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Continued)
Super
Groups
(Starting)
Fri
July 6th
Solos
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Continued)
Super
Groups
(Continued)
Production
mania!
Sat
July 7th
East Coast
Awards
Please Note: These are tentative schedules and subject to change. However, every effort will be made to maintain
them as published. Each day's listings are not necessarily in the order the categories will be performed.
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
6000 W. Osceola Pkwy
Kissimmee, FL 34746
2018 Southern Finals Tentative Schedule
Tues
July 3rd
Solos
(Starting)
Duet/Trios
(Starting)
Small
Groups
(Starting)
Wed
July 4th
Solos
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Starting)
Thurs
July 5th
Solos
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Continued)
Super
Groups
(Starting)
Fri
July 6th
Solos
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Continued)
Super
Groups
(Continued)
Production
mania!
Sat
July 7th
Southern
Awards
Please Note: These are tentative schedules and subject to change. However, every effort will be made to maintain them as published.
Each day's listings are not necessarily in the order the categories will be performed.
Moody Gardens Conv. Ctr.
7 Hope Blvd, Galveston, TX 77554
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
Moody Gardens Hotel Spa & Convention Center
Seven Hope Boulevard
Galveston, TX 77554
800-582-4673
Room Rate: $199
Performances will not start before 12 PM on July 11th.
2018 Gulf Coast Finals Tentative Schedule
Wed
July 11th
Performances
will not start
before 12 PM!
Solos
(Starting)
Duet/Trios
(Starting)
Small
Groups
(Starting)
Thu
July 12th
Solos
(Continued)
Duet/Trios
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Starting)
Fri
July 13th
Solos
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Continued)
Super
Groups
(Starting)
Sat
July 14th
Solos
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Continued)
Super
Groups
(Continued)
PRODUCTION
MANIA!
Sun
July 15th
Gulf Coast
Awards
Please Note: These are tentative schedules and subject to change. However, every effort will be made to maintain
them as published. Each day's listings are not necessarily in the order the categories will be performed.
The Disneyland Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way Anaheim, CA 92802
REGIONALS NEAR BY:
HOST HOTEL:
The Disneyland® Hotel
1150 W. Magic Way
Anaheim, CA 92802
714-520-5005
Room Rate: $286
Make your reservation starting on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at 8:00AM PST. The special rate for the competition is $286.00. A limited number of rooms are reserved at this rate. To secure a room please contact the Disneyland® Resort by booking online 24/7 at https://www.mydisneygroup.com/gdsg18a or by calling (714) 520-5005, M-F from 8 am to 5 pm PST. Reservations must be made by Thursday, June 14, 2018 or before the group rooms are sold out, so do not delay. Prevailing rates may apply after this date or when the group rooms are sold out, whichever occurs first. Rooms are subject to availability. Non-refundable deposit are for the 1st night (No Exceptions). Please mention the Dance Studio you are dancing with. Book online and avoid the wait time on the phone.
Buy specially priced Disney tickets at https://www.mydisneygroup.com/gdsg18a . Store will open Friday, March 16, 2018, 4 months prior to the Group Event. These special ticket prices are not available once you arrive at the Resort. Our ticket store closes at 9:00 PM PST on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 so don’t delay! Prices are subject to change without notice.
Are you bringing props to our upcoming National Finals in Anaheim, CA?
If so, please be aware that Disneyland instituted security policies regarding dance props. For the benefit and security of all Showstopper participants and attendees, all prop delivery vehicles must first go through the Disney Vehicle Inspection Station at 1263 West Place, Anaheim, CA 93802 before going to Gate 26 behind the Ballrooms to deliver props. No children will be allowed in the back stage prop driveway area.
Prop deliveries may begin inspections as early as 12:00PM Wednesday, July 18th, 2018.
We appreciate all of your hard work this year and look forward to seeing you on stage!
2018 West Coast Finals Tentative Schedule
Wed
July 18th
Solos
(Starting)
Duet/Trios
(Starting)
Small
Groups
(Starting)
Thu
July 19th
Solos
(Continued)
Duet/Trios
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Fri
July 20th
Solos
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Starting)
Sat
July 21st
Solos
(Continued)
Small
Groups
(Continued)
Large
Groups
(Continued)
Super
Groups
production
mania!
Sun
July 22nd
West Coast
Awards
Please Note: These are tentative schedules and subject to change. However, every effort will be made to maintain
them as published. Each day's listings are not necessarily in the order the categories will be performed.
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