2023 COMPETITION DATES
1-2 DAY FUN EXCITING DANCE EVENTS ALL
AGES & ABILITIES
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2022 will feature all our usual locations /dates
Arizona, Florida, New Jersey, New York, New England
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Jan / Feb
| January 14/15, 2023 | Florida |
MIRAMAR CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
Saturday Convention (optional) – Sunday Competition
Location: Miramar Cultural Center | 2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar
Convention Saturday: Master Class Optional Saturday, CONTEMPORARY/ HIP HOP/ LYRICAL JAZZ/ IMPROV
Info: Carol@StepUp2Dance.com for Entry Free Price and Registration.
Studio Owners: 8-6pm Solos/ Groups, Studio Awards, Adjudication, Overall Awards and Crowning at end.
Info: Carol@StepUp2Dance.com for Entry Free Price and Registration.
Studio Owners: 8-6pm Solos/ Groups, Studio Awards, Adjudication, Overall Awards and Crowning at end.
Save your Spot: Submit Deposit on line ASAP to reserve your spot.
Studio Owners: Enter all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need your total number so we can hold the space for you.
Music: Must be Uploaded prior to Dec. 15.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies. The entire studio faces expulsion from the venue and competition, with entry fees forfeited.
| February 4/5, 2023 | Arizona (Gilbert) |
HIGLEY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
Saturday Competition for Groups: Sunday Competition for Solos & Convention
Competition Location: Higley Center for the Performing Arts | 4132 E Pecos Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85295
Competition Saturday Groups & Studio Awards, Adjudication and Overall Awards.
Competition Sunday: Solo Competition , Awards Crowning
Convention Sunday: CONTEMPORARY/ HIP HOP/ OPEN/ LYRICAL
Competition Sunday: Solo Competition , Awards Crowning
Convention Sunday: CONTEMPORARY/ HIP HOP/ OPEN/ LYRICAL
Save your Spot: Submit Deposit on line ASAP to reserve your spot.
Studio Owners: Enter all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need your total number so we can hold the space for you.
Registered Studios: Receive email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo/ Video/ Live stream Services may or may not be offered on-site. Studio Owner will be updated prior to the event as soon as the info is available to us.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo / Video / Live stream Services may or may not be offered on-site. Studio Owner will be updated prior to the event as soon as the info is available to us.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies. The entire studio faces expulsion from the venue and competition, with entry fees forfeited.
| February 26, 2023 | New York (Queens) |
Competition Location | Christ the King High School Queens, NY | 68-02 Metropolitan Ave, Middle Village, NY 11379
Host Hotel: Discount Early Bird Overnight Rooms: $125 + tax! | Reserve Today 800 233-1234 Central Reservations. Mention Step Up 2 Dance | Fun Pool & Fitness Center, Relaxing Lobby Bar for Parents, Convenient onsite, Restaurant, Starbucks.
Hotel Block: Book under STEP UP 2 DANCE at least 45 days before the event for a discount room.
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info from Dance Comp Genie site to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
March |
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| March 4/5, 2023 | Connecticut (Hartford) |
Competition Location: Wyndham Hotel,1284 Strongtown Road, Southbury, Ct
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing emails info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to the show.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
| March 4/5, 2023 | New Jersey (Sicklerville/Erial) |
Competition Location: TimberCreek High School, 501 Jarvis Rd, Sicklerville, NJ
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing emails info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to the show.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
| March 11/12, 2023 | New Jersey (Bergen County) |
Competition Location: Becton High School,120 Patterson Ave., E. Ruthterford, NJ
Competition: This competition is Friday evening and Saturday of Easter Weekend. Stay tuned to hear about these fun Locations in MA & CT.
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to the show.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
| March 18/19, 2023 | New York (Long Island) |
Competition Location | Long Island: Hyatt Regency Long Island at Wind Watch Golf Club Hauppauge, NY | 1717 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge, NY 11788
Host Hotel: Discount Early Bird Overnight Rooms: $169 | Reserve Today 800 233-1234 Central Reservations. Mention Step Up 2 Dance | Fun Pool & Fitness Center, Relaxing Lobby Bar for Parents, Convenient on-site, Restaurant, Starbucks.
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to the show.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
| March 25/26, 2023 | Massachusetts (Melrose) |
Optional: CONVENTION MASTER CLASS depending upon the city and request of the studios, we will add: *Contemporary * Jazz Funk * Hip Hip * Lyrical or Tap * Acro or individual clean/critique/coach.
Visit our Convention page
Registration is by email (not online) carol@stepup2dance.com
Visit our Convention page
Registration is by email (not online) carol@stepup2dance.com
Location: Melrose Middle School 350 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
Host Hotel: Book your group rate for Step Up 2 Dance
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times are Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to the show.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
April
| April 1-2, 2023 | Massachusetts (Whitman) |
Competition Location: Whitman Hanson HS, 610 Franklin Street · Whitman MA
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Location: Whitman Hanson HS, 610 Franklin Street · Whitman MA
| April 8, 2023 | Connecticut (Hartford) |
Competition Location: Sheraton Hotel, 100 Capital Blvd, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
| April 15/16, 2023 | Massachusetts (Springfield) |
Competition Location: Pope Francis Preparatory School, 99 Wendover Road, Springfield, MA 01118
Host Hotel: Plenty to choose from in the area for this central location.
Hotel Block: Book under STEP UP 2 DANCE at least 45 days before the event for the discount room.
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
| April 15/16, 2023 | New Jersey (Bergen County) |
Hotel Block: Book under STEP UP 2 DANCE at least 45 days before the event for a discount room.
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
| April 22/23, 2023 | New Jersey (Millstone) |
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Host Hotels: For an overnight room, Book early under STEP UP 2 DANCE for the best discount. They are located adjacent to the Meadowlands, WaterPark, minutes to Manhattan. Rooms sell out early! Enjoy all the Meadowlands has to offer! You love being minutes from NYC, centrally located in a prime location, free parking.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
| April 29/30, 2023 | Maine (Westbrook) |
Location: The Westbrook Performing Arts Center at Westbrook Middle School | 471 Stroudwater St. Westbrook, ME 04092
Host Hotel: There are plenty of hotel selections in the area, close to the mall. If you need more than 10 overnight rooms, call our office for assistance.
Hotel Block: Book under STEP UP 2 DANCE at least 45 days before the event for the discount room.
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
May
| May 6/7, 2023 | New York (Utica) |
Location: The Stanley Theatre, 261 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13501
Host Hotel: Delta Hotel by Marriott, 200 Genesee St, Utica, NY 13502
Book your lowest price overnight room for this Fabulous Event Now before the rate goes up.
Hotel Block: Click here! Book your group rate for Step Up 2 Dance 2022
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
| May 13-15, 2023 | Massachusetts (Melrose) |
Optional: CONVENTION MASTER CLASS depending upon the city and request of the studios, we will add: *Contemporary * Jazz Funk * Hip Hip * Lyrical or Tap * Acro or individual clean/critique/coach.
Visit our Convention page
Registration is by email (not online) carol@stepup2dance.com
Visit our Convention page
Registration is by email (not online) carol@stepup2dance.com
Location: Melrose Middle School 350 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
Host Hotel: Book your group rate for Step Up 2 Dance
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Location: Melrose Middle School 350 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
| May 20/21, 2023 | New Jersey (Secaucus) |
Competition Location: Secaucus High School 11 Millridge Road, NJ 07094
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
| May 27/28, 2023 | Massachusetts (Melrose) |
Competition Location: Melrose Middle School 350 Lynn Fells Pkwy, Melrose, MA 02176
Host Hotel: Book your group rate for Step Up 2 Dance
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
June
| June 3-4, 2023 | Mini Nationals | Rhode Island |
Competition Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, R.I.
Hotel Info: for a Discounted Room in the competition, click Step Up 2 Dance.
Schedule: Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their Age/ Genre/ Ability.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive ongoing email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo will be offered onsite.
Music: Must be Uploaded at least 1 month prior to the event.
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Only Bottled Water is permitted in. You may not bring in food or drinks of any kind to a private /public school, nor fill up their outside trash with food items or litter. It’s against all school policies.
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
July
| July 7-9, 2023 | Nationals | New England |
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo / Video / Live stream Services will be available
Music: DEADLINE: Must be Uploaded by June 10!
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Outside food is not allowed in Hotels. Visit nearby eateries or visit a hotel restaurant.
Studio Personalized Times: Emailed to the Studio Account 7 days Prior to the show.
TV Close Up: Onsite Live Stream TV is adjacent to the Performance Ballroom for your enjoyment.
HAVE FUN!
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
| July 14-16, 2023 | Nationals | New Jersey |
Location: Marriott Hotel at Glenpointe, 100 Frank W Burr Blvd, Teaneck, NJ
Host Hotel: Book your group rate for Step Up 2 Dance
Add'l Hotel: If rooms are sold out join us next door at their sister property located in the same parking lot! Hampton Inn and Suites. Book Hilton.com
Host Hotel: Book your group rate for Step Up 2 Dance
Add'l Hotel: If rooms are sold out join us next door at their sister property located in the same parking lot! Hampton Inn and Suites. Book Hilton.com
Enjoy all the Meadowlands has to offer! You love being minutes from NYC and the Meadowlands, NJ centrally located in a prime location, with free parking. Enjoy a perfect blend of modern style and a convenient location at Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe. This Bergen County hotel is a short drive from American Dream and Meadowlands. If you're heading into Manhattan, the Marriott is near the George Washington Bridge, so you can cross right into Washington Heights.
Schedule: This is an Open Schedule, not blocked. Keep your entire weekend open. Routines perform in their age/genre/ability and must perform at their designated time day.
Studio Owners: Save your Spot. Pay deposit online or by mail. Submit all your Routines so that your studio performance time and space are secured. You may edit your routines later, but we need the total number.
Registered Studios: Receive email info to only the Studio email address that you registered with.
Studio Schedule: Final Schedule Times is Emailed to your Studio Account 5-7 days Prior to showing.
Professional: Photo / Video / Live stream are offered on-site.
Music: Must be Uploaded by June 10!
Parents: We regret that we can not answer or discuss Studio Business with anyone but the Studio Owner. Thank You for your understanding, patience, and continued support. We can’t wait to see you.
Food / Beverage: Outside food is not allowed in Hotels. Visit nearby eateries or visit a hotel restaurant.
Studio Personalized Times: Emailed to the Studio Account 7 days Prior to the show.
Attendance: Only Registered Studios and registered performers, 2 parents
Competition Questions:
Parent Questions: Contact your Studio Director and he/she will phone in your question.
Studio Owners /Teachers: Phone in at 8 am – 6 pm
Parent Questions: Contact your Studio Director and he/she will phone in your question.
Studio Owners /Teachers: Phone in at 8 am – 6 pm
HAVE FUN!
FINAL BALANCE for STEP UP 2 DANCE REGIONAL ENTRY FEES
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
Nov. 1 for JAN & FEB Comps
JAN. 1 for MAR & APR Comps
FEB. 1 for MAY & JUNE Comps
MAR. 1 for NATIONAL Comps
