LOCATION
The Fenlands Banff Recreation Centre
100 Mt Norquay Rd #2F, Banff, AB
Parking: Large, free lot available on site. Additional free parking at the train station.
HOST HOTEL #1
Brewster Mountain Lodge
208 Caribou Street, Banff, AB, T1L, 1C1
Rates starting at $399 per night. Breakfast included.
HOST HOTEL #2
Canalta Lodge
545 Banff Ave, Banff, AB, CA, T1L 1B5
Rates starting at $450 per night. Breakfast included.
Use code Evolve2026 as the group code to save on the best available rate.
HOST HOTEL #3
Moxy Banff
555 Banff Ave, Banff, AB T1L 1B5
Rates starting at $560 per night.
Last day to book, February 24th, 2026.
ADDITIONAL HOST HOTELS
Banff Lodging Co. has over 10 properties available for your stay in Banff. Use the link below to view available rooms and booking instructions.
VENUE
Opens 1 hour before the first performance each day
Concession available on-site
Designated Girls, Boys and a Universal (Gender neutral/family friendly) changeroom will be provided.
CHECK-IN
Dancers should check-in at the registration table on their first day to collect their event medal. You do not have to check-in each day.
Teachers & Studio Owners should check-in at the registration table to receive their backstage pass and complimentary event program, while supplies last.
AUDIENCE
Opens 15 minutes before the first performance
Free Admission for the regular competition
NO photos or videos permitted during performances
BACKSTAGE
Only teachers, studio directors & dancers/performers are allowed backstage
No parents/guardians/audience members permitted at anytime
Performers must check-in 5 numbers before their routine with our Backstage Manager
Song & Dance Solo/Duo/Trios must check in 7 numbers before performance if they wish to be mic’d.
PROPS
Advance Prop Drop is available on Thursday May 14th between 4-6PM.
Ample prop storage is available on site. Props are welcome to stay for the full duration of the event.
If you will be placing anything on stage prior to your routine (props, jackets, hats etc.), please be sure to inform the backstage team ahead of time.
If you have a prop trailer to keep on site during the event, please email dance@evolvedancecompetition.com for more information. Bylaw parking rules & fee apply.
IMPORTANT DETAILS:
Please be aware that our schedule may run up to 30 minutes early. We ask that all dancers, teachers, and audience members are prepared in advance to ensure no one misses their performance or award session.
Evolve Dance Competition is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or misplaced items in the changerooms, backstage areas, rehearsal spaces or theatre. We strongly recommend that all participants and attendees keep valuables with them at all times and label all personal belongings.
To cap off an exciting competition, we are thrilled to host the Evolve DanceDown, held on the final day of competition.*
All Studio Standout Award recipients will re-compete for $1500 in additional CASH prizes. Our judging panel will each pick their favourite performance(s) from the Mini/Junior and also the Teen/Senior categories. The judge’s selections are based purely on the performance in the Evolve DanceDown!
BANFF #1 — DANCEDOWN
Date: TBA
Time: TBA
Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the start time. Seating is general admission.
TICKET PRICING
Adult —
Youth —
Senior (65+) —
Non-Performing Dancers —
*plus applicable taxes and ticketing fees