9/29
Milpitas
Embassy Suites Milpitas – Silicon Valley
901 E Calaveras Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
Early Registration Deadline: 8/29
Full Registration Deadline: 9/23
Discounted Rates available
until September 6th, 2024
11/10
GLENDALE
Embassy Suites by Hilton
800 N Central Ave
Glendale, CA 91203
Early Registration Deadline: 10/10
Full Registration Deadline: 11/04
Group Code: DCG
Discounted Rates available
until October 26th
ELEVATE SCHOLARSHIP
At every city, each faculty member will award one dancer who demonstrates potential, passion, class etiquette, etc. The Elevate Scholarship. The Elevate Scholarship is a one-time, FREE scholarship that allows the dancer to attend Elevate Convention for FREE the following season.
*Disclaimer: This scholarship is non-transferable and can only be used by the individual who received it. It must be used for the upcoming convention season and presented/mentioned at the time of registration. Scholarships are up to faculty discretion and can be awarded to any dancer in the Mini, Junior and Teen levels.
The Studio Scholarship
Each studio that brings 10 or more paying dancers to the convention will receive a single Studio Scholarship to award to one dancer from their studio. This allows the dancer to attend Elevate Convention for FREE the following season.
*Disclaimer: This scholarship is non-transferable and can only be used by the individual who received it. The Scholarship must be used for the upcoming convention season and presented/mentioned at the time of registration.
Collage Dance Scholarship
The Collage Dance Scholarship awards tuition to one student between the ages of 5 – 18 to attend the Collage Dance Conservatory’s upcoming RAISE THE BAR Summer Intensive in Memphis, Tennessee. This intensive two-week long training program with esteemed dance faculty from around the world will both stimulate and challenge dancers to explore their creativity, while developing a solid technical foundation.
Under the artistic direction of Kevin Thomas, a former professional ballet dancer with Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Collage Dance Conservatory was established in September 2009 with the mission of making outstanding ballet instruction more widely accessible.
*Disclaimer: This scholarship covers the cost of tuition to the upcoming RAISE THE BAR Summer Intensive. The scholarship does not cover the cost of travel or housing. This scholarship is non-transferable and can only be used by the individual who received it.
TapIN Youth Dance Ensemble Scholarship
The TapIN Youth Dance Ensemble Scholarship awards tuition to students ages 10+ for a three-monthlong apprenticeship with TapIN Youth Dance Ensemble in the Bay Area. TapIN is a pre-professional tap dance company for dancers who demonstrate the highest level of skill, professionalism, and respect for the African-American art form—developing and mentoring the most determined youth tap dancers to invoke positive social change.
*Disclaimer: Scholarship covers the cost of tuition to the for TapIN Youth Dance Ensemble. The scholarship does not cover the cost of travel or housing. This scholarship is non-transferable and can only be used by the individual who received it.
The participant ages listed above are guidelines. Studio Owners/Directors may register dancers at their discretion based on skill level. Elevate Convention Registration Staff must be notified of any changes. For scholarship consideration, participants must be in their age-appropriate classroom. Early Registration fees only apply to registrations submitted and paid in full by the “Early Registration Deadline” for each city. No exceptions will be permitted. General Registration Fees must be paid in full by the “General Registration Deadline” for each city. No exceptions will be permitted. We accept cashier checks and money orders. We do NOT accept personal or studio checks. There are NO refunds.
DANCER
• Must be ages (6-18)
• Full access to classes offered at the convention in their assigned room, industry talk and talent agency workshop audition.
• Qualify for scholarships, awards, etc.
• Qualify for scholarships, awards, etc.
Pre-Professional/College Student
• Must be ages (19+)
• Full access to classes in the both the teen and teacher rooms, industry talk and talent agency audition workshop. • Does not qualify for scholarships, awards, etc.
Studio Director/Owner
• Full access to all movement classes as an observer—not including audition workshops or industry talks. • Full access to all teacher classes.
Parent/Observer
• Full access to all movement classes as an observer—not including audition workshops or industry talks. • Full access to all parent classes.
ElevatePro is a program designed for dancers aspiring to pursue a professional career in the entertainment industry. ElevatePro is offered exclusively through an audition process, scouted by our faculty at every Elevate Convention city on tour. Once enrolled in the program, you learn pre-recorded choreography and attend virtual workshops providing mentorship on the business of dance, personal brand creation, on-the-job training and more; which prepares you for a 2 Day Industry Intensive in Los Angeles, CA on January 18th & 19th, 2025.
