CONVENTION RULES & AWARDS

AGE DIVISIONS

  • Mini 8 and Under
  • Junior (9-11)
  • Teen (12-14)
  • Senior (15-19)

*Mini/Junior and Teen/Sr may be combined if the
minimum of dancers is not met
*The workshop ages listed above are simply guidelines;
Studio Owners/Directors may use their discretion to
place their dancers in the appropriate classroom levels.

TUITION

  • Mini $150
  •  Jr/Teen/Sr $175

*$25 Discount for dancers registered to compete

THE SHOWCASE

Convention closing show featuring

  • Student performances showcasing material learned
    during classes
  • Announcements of scholarship winners
  •  All are welcome; no observer bands required.

OBSERVERS

  • wristbands $25
  • wristbands are purchased at the door
  • Observer wristbands are not required for the warm-
    up and Showcase
  • Observer wristbands are NON-REFUNDABLE. No
    exceptions.
  • Allowed in all rooms

INDEPENDENT DANCERS

Welcome to participate

  • Convention
  • Competition

COLLEGE DANCERS

  • Ovation offers a discounted workshop rate of $125
    per dancer for those with valid college IDs.
  • Dancers applying for the college discount must be
    registered for the Senior Ballroom.
  • The college discount is valid only for dancers aged
    17-26.
  • The college discount cannot be combined with any other discounts.

TEACHER DISCOUNTS

  • One teacher attends free w/ every 5 paid students
  • Additional teachers can attend at a discounted rate
    of $50.
  • Teachers may observe or participate in all
    levels/classes.

RULES/GUIDELINES

  • All wristbands must be worn at all times. Anyone
    without a wristband will be denied access to the
    convention ballrooms.
  •  Scholarships earned at Ovation events do not have a
    "cash value".
  • No photo or video is allowed while class is in session
    with an exception to staff photos in between classes
    and the Showcase.
  • Dancers are expected to maintain professional
    classroom etiquette.
  • Luggage and/or large items not allowed in
    classrooms.
  •  All chairs must remain against the walls and not be
    moved.
  • No glass is permitted in the classrooms.
  • We ask that all observers remain respectful during
    classes by not pulling attention away from teachers
    by talking, disruptive phone usage, distracting the
    dancers, etc.