LOCATION
BMO Centre - Palomino Ballroom
1912 Flores Ladue Parade SE, Calgary
Parking: TBA
HOST HOTEL #1
Residence Inn Calgary Downtown/Beltline District
610 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 1M3
rates from $169/night. Breakfast Buffet included.
Book by Jan 26th.
HOST HOTEL #2
Delta Hotels Calgary Downtown
209 4 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0C6
Rates from $179/night.
Book by Feb 10th.
HOST HOTEL #3
Calgary Marriott Downtown Hotel
110 9 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2G 0P5
Rates from $179/night.
Book by Feb 10th.
REGISTRATION DEADLINES
Early Bird Registration – November 1st
Regular Registration – December 15th
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 merchandise 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 merchandise 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
Oversized props must be brought through the backstage doors of the theatre during scheduled breaks only.
Due to limited space at the venue, props may not be left overnight.
Please inform the backstage team prior to your routine if you require prop set-up and/or take-down time.
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!
CALGARY #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