Seaside civic + Convention Center is located in the heart of downtown Seaside, on Oregon’s north coast; only a short walk from the oceanfront promenade, and the gorgeous beaches Seaside is famous for. Aquariums, arcades, fun, and games abound in this unique and relaxing oceanside community. Only a short drive from other famous coastal locales such as Cannon Beach and historic Astoria, Oregon.
discount DATE: THE LAST DAY TO PAY IN ORDER TO RECEIVE YOUR savings IS may 20
CLOSING DATE: The last day to register at the standard rate for this event is may 27
VENUE:
sEASIDE civic + CONVENTION CENTER
415 1ST AVENUE
sEASIDE, OR 97138
HOTELs:
holiday inn express + suites - seaside convention center
34 n. holladay drive
seaside, or 97138
Spotlight Dance Cup Group Rates starting at: $300
Book by JUNE 11, 2024 before rates go up or rooms become unavailable!
rivertide suites / 503.717.1100
102 N Holladay Dr
Seaside, OR 97138
Spotlight Dance Cup Daily Group Rates ranging from: $295 - $530
Book by JUNE 11, 2024 before rates go up or rooms become unavailable!
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PHOTOGENIC “LAST CHANCE” WINNERS:
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NATIONALS NEED-TO-KNOW INFO
NATIONALS QUALIFICATION:
Receive a Diamond, Ruby, or Emerald Award at 2024 Regional event or by video qualification. Dancer substitutions at a National event is permitted when 50% of the original participants are retained for duo/trio, groups, lines, and productions.
NOTE: Routines receiving the Overall High Score Award in the Diamond Class at 2023 National Championship Finals are ineligible to compete with the same or different dancers in 2024 Regional or National competitions.
VIDEO QUALIFICATION
If unable to attend one or our in-person events in the 2024 season, routines can qualify for Nationals by registering via Video Qualification. Routines will receive one judge critique and a digital adjudication award. Login to your DanceCompGenie account for rates and deadlines (when available).
PHOTOGENIC REGISTRATION
All Regional Photogenic Winners will be automatically entered for the National Photogenic Title! If a dancer was not chosen or did not compete at a Regional event they may enter the Last Chance Photogenic contest at our National Spotlight Boutique.
SHARING THE SPOTLIGHT
All Regional Sharing the Spotlight winners are automatically entered into our National Sharing the Spotlight contest – with a chance to win up to $10,000 in scholarships for continued dance education. If a dancer was not chosen, or did not enter, at a Regional event they may enter the Last Chance Sharing the Spotlight contest. Visit Scholarship Opportunities page to apply. All Last Chance applications must be submitted by June 1, 2024.
TITLE CONTESTANTS EARNING A DIAMOND OR RUBY ON THEIR TITLE SOLO AT THE REGIONAL EVENT QUALIFY TO COMPETE FOR THE NATIONAL TITLE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER OR NOT THE CONTESTANT WON TITLE AT A REGIONAL EVENT. REGIONAL TITLE WINNERS FROM 2023 MAY COMPETE AT NATIONALS 2024 WITHOUT RE-QUALIFYING THE SPOTLIGHT TITLE PORTION IF THEY DID NOT COMPETE AT NATIONALS 2023; HOWEVER, THEY MUST QUALIFY THEIR SOLO AT A REGIONAL EVENT OR BY VIDEO QUALIFICATION. 2023 NATIONAL TITLEHOLDERS ARE INELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN 2024 UNLESS MOVING TO A NEW AGE DIVISION. FIRST SOLO UPGRADES TO TITLE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED AT THE NATIONAL EVENT.
The National Title competition includes:
Solo performance and on-stage Title interview
Participation in the Spotlight Elite
An off-stage, group interview - participants should dress in business casual attire.
Title Promenade - participants attend all rehearsals and will dress in formal attire for the performance.