LOCATION
Edmonton Expo Center - Ballroom
7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB
Parking: Paid Parking on site.
HOST HOTEL
The Westin Edmonton
10135 100 St NW, Edmonton, AB T5J 1P7
Rates from $179 per night.
Book by February 5th.
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 Tuesday March 3rd between 4pm-5pm.
Oversized props should be brought in through the loading door. Click here for prop drop map.
Ample prop storage is available on site. Props are welcome to stay for the full duration of the event.
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.*
DanceDown Finalists will re-compete for additional CASH prizes, with judge's selections for Mini/Junior and Teen/Senior DanceDown winners, based solely on the performances in this electric event! Over $30,000 in cash awards and scholarships will be presented throughout the DanceDown!
EDMONTON #1 — DANCEDOWN
Date: Sunday March 8th
Time: 5:30pm
Doors will open 15 minutes prior to the start time. Seating is general admission. Approx 2 hours.
TICKET PRICING
Adult — $21
Youth (6-18)— $16
Senior (65+) — $16
Child (5-under)- $5
Non-Performing Dancers — $5
*plus applicable taxes and ticketing fees