Workshop Info

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INTRO

"Success in dance comes from showing up with dedication and respect for others and turning focus into artistry on the floor. Bring your goals to conquer and leave with new tasks to work on. We want you to leave 24 Seven feeling seen and valued." — Tony Bellissimo

24 Seven Dance Convention offers dance classes taught by our incredible artists who are some of the most sought-after instructors in the world. For our dance workshops, dancers are divided into age groups and taught classes in several different dance disciplines. Each weekend features exciting classes in many styles including Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Jazz Funk, Contemporary, Modern, Musical Theatre and Ballet.

"Flipped" Schedule

Unlike other dance conventions, we schedule our competition at the beginning of the weekend and our workshops at the end of the weekend. This ensures that dancers can concentrate on workshop training without being distracted by upcoming competition routines. In most cities, Solo/Duo/Trio Competition is held on Friday evening and Group Competition is held the first half of Saturday. The event then changes over to the workshop classes and auditions for the second half of Saturday and all-day Sunday. This puts the weekend's focus on EDUCATION and TRAINING. Along with new competition entry limits, we hope this updated format maximizes the experience dancers have at our event.

Our artists are dedicated to having ALL levels of dancers leave the weekend feeling motivated and uplifted. We hope you join us for some Non-Stop Dancing!

LEVELS

LEVEL	AGES
Teacher/Studio Owner	18+
Senior	16-19
Teen	13-15
Junior	11-12
Mini	8-10
Sidekick	5-7

All 24 Seven ages (Workshop & Competition) are determined as of January 1, 2026. For example: Ages for November 2025 events will be as of January 1, 2026, and ages for April 2026 events will be as of January 1, 2026.
The workshop ages listed above are simply guidelines; Studio Owners/Directors may use their discretion to place their dancers in the appropriate classroom levels. Please remember, for the scholarship audition, dancers must be in their age appropriate (as of January 1, 2026) classroom.
Refund Policy: If an event is cancelled (for COVID or any other reason), refunds will be made within 10 days of the event. No refunds if attendee cancels. If a dancer is unable to attend, a credit voucher will be issued towards a future 24 Seven event.
Dancers must be registered for the entire workshop to compete.
24 Seven uses a cashless payment model. We do not accept cash onsite at the 24 Seven Store or General Info Desk.
Level changes can be made within the first two classes of the workshop. Please notify the 24 Seven desk of any level changes and we will exchange wristbands, if necessary.
In some cities, levels may be combined.

DISCOUNTS

DANCER DISCOUNTS
Dancers attending more than one 2025-2026 24 Seven regional workshop will receive a 25% workshop fee discount for each additional city.

COLLEGE DISCOUNTS
24 Seven is proud to offer a discounted workshop rate of $225/dancer for dancers with valid college IDs. Dancers applying the college discount must be registered for the Senior Ballroom. The college discount is only valid for dancers 17-26 years old and cannot be combined with any other discounts.

LOYALTY PROGRAM
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SIDEKICKS

Our expanded Sidekick program includes a two-day workshop and a Sidekick division in our competition. This is a great intro into the convention world for dancers ages 5 & up! The Sidekick program is for young dancers who want to experience 24 Seven but might find the Mini Room too challenging. The Sidekick workshop consists of half-day classes on both Saturday and Sunday.

The Sidekick experience includes a custom T-Shirt and special themed performance on the main stage!

One free Sidekick Observer band will be given to the studio for the appropriate parent/guardian for each registered Sidekick dancer. This wristband will only allow entrance to the Sidekick classroom. It does not grant access to the Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior or Teacher rooms – NO exceptions. Additional Sidekick Observer bands can be purchased, if needed.

Sidekicks can participate in the competition if they are registered for both days of the Sidekick workshop. One-day Sidekick participants cannot compete.

Sidekicks are not eligible to receive any scholarships.

ONE-DAY WORKSHOP

24 Seven offers a One-Day Workshop option. Dancers that are registered in the competition must be registered for the full weekend and cannot register for the One-Day Workshop.

One-day participants can register for the One-Day Workshop for Saturday OR Sunday. If possible, we recommend that participants register for Saturday since the Sunday classes are often continuations of what is started in class on Saturday.

One-day participants are NOT eligible for any scholarships.

INDEPENDENT DANCERS

24 Seven believes a dancer is best served by attending consistent classes with a reputable dance studio. We do acknowledge that in certain circumstances a dancer is "independent." 24 Seven defines independent dancers as dancers not associated with a physical dance studio and taking consistent classes as part of a structured program. We understand this rule is subjective, therefore any questions will be resolved at the 24 Seven Director's discretion.

Independent dancers are welcome to participate in the 24 Seven Workshop.

Independent dancers are not eligible to compete in 24 Seven's Competition.

Independent dancers are unable to receive Non-Stop Dancer scholarships but are eligible for all other scholarships.

SCHOLARSHIP REDEMPTION

If a dancer has switched dance studios or is now "Independent," they must submit written permission from their former studio to 24 Seven Dance Convention for any scholarships to be used through their new studio.

When registering online, once you have "added" a dancer to your workshop registration, click the scholarship checkbox and select the scholarship that your dancer received from the dropdown. This dancer's registration fees will be waived.

Regional 24 Seven workshop scholarships are awarded to Non-Stop Dancer Winners & Weekend Warriors. Regional workshop scholarships are not awarded to Non-Stop Dancer Runners-Up or High 5 Winners.

OBSERVERS

Parents of registered dancers are allowed into the workshop classes if they have purchased an Observer wristband through their studio or onsite.
Observer wristbands will be sold at the 24 Seven Store for $65. 24 Seven uses a cashless payment model. We do not accept cash onsite at the 24 Seven Store.
Observers are not allowed into the AUDITION COMBO CLASSES or NON-STOP DANCER AUDITIONS.
Observers do not have access to the Teacher/Studio Owner room or closed rehearsals at any time.
One free 24 Seven Sidekick Observer band will be given to the studio for the appropriate parent/guardian for each registered 24 Seven Sidekick dancer. This wristband will only allow entrance to the 24 Seven Sidekick classroom. It does not grant access to the Mini, Junior, Teen, Senior or Teacher rooms – No exceptions. Additional 24 Seven Sidekick Observer bands can be purchased onsite at the 24 Seven store, if needed.
Observer wristbands are not required for the Welcome Show, Competition or Closing Show.
24 Seven reserves the right to limit observers within each ballroom, subject to attendance and space limitations. If limit is reached prior to convention, Observer wristbands will not be sold at the door.
24 Seven reserves the right to revoke any Observer privileges.
One-day Observer wristbands are not available.
Observers 10 years and under are free, as long as they are accompanied by a paid Observer.
NO videotaping or photography allowed at any point during the workshop classes. Still photos can be taken in between classes, with the artists, etc.
Observer wristbands are NON-REFUNDABLE. No exceptions.

WORKSHOP SCHEDULE

Depending on competition registration, the workshop schedule may vary from city to city.
Friday night classes and events are only held in select cities.
Tentative workshop schedules are available one week prior to the event. Please remember that workshop schedules are subject to change up to the day of the event. Please see our registration desk or our website for most current schedule.

FRIDAY

TIME	SENIOR	TEEN	JUNIOR	MINI	TEACHER	SIDEKICK
7:00AM - 11:00PM	Registration!
8:00AM -3:30PM	Possibility of Solo and/or Duo/Trio Competition *Please Note: If 24 Seven decides to schedule any solos or duo/trios before 3:30pm on Friday and a routine decides not to perform, 24 Seven will provide a full refund.
3:30PM - 11:00PM	Competition! Webcast LIVE from 24sevendance.com/webcast!
6:00PM - 10:00PM	Optional Master Classes

SATURDAY

TIME	SENIOR	TEEN	JUNIOR	MINI	TEACHER	SIDEKICK
7:00AM - 8:00AM	REGISTRATION
8:00AM - 2:00PM	Competition! Webcast LIVE from 24sevendance.com/webcast!
2:30PM - 3:00PM	24 Seven Get Down! All Dancers Welcome! (Teen Ballroom)
3:00PM - 4:00PM	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	Teacher Orientation	SIDEKICK ORIENTATION
4:00PM - 4:45PM	CLASS	CLASS	Audition Combo (Ages 11-12)	CLASS	CLASS	SK CLASS (3:45-4:30pm)
4:45PM - 5:30PM	CLASS	CLASS	NON-STOP DANCER AUDITION	Audition Combo (Ages 8-10)	CLASS	SK CLASS (4:30-5:15pm)
5:30PM - 6:30PM	CLASS	CLASS	LUNCH	NON-STOP DANCER AUDITION	CLASS	SK CLASS (5:15-6:00pm)
6:30PM - 7:15PM	DINNER	DINNER	CLASS	CLASS	LUNCH	SK CLASS (6:00-6:45pm)
7:15PM - 8:00PM	CLASS	Audition Combo (Ages 13-15)	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS
8:00PM - 9:00PM	CLASS	Non-Stop Dancer Audition	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS
9:00PM - 10:00PM	CLASS	CLASS

SUNDAY

TIME	SENIOR	TEEN	JUNIOR	MINI	TEACHER	SIDEKICK
8:00AM - 9:00AM	CLASS
9:00AM - 10:00AM	Audition Combo (Ages 16-19)	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	SK CLASS (9:00-9:45am)
10:00AM - 10:45AM	Non-Stop Dancer Audition	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	SK CLASS (9:45-10:30am)
10:45AM - 11:30AM	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	SK CLASS (10:30-11:15am)
11:30AM - 12:15PM	LUNCH				CLASS	SK CLASS (11:15am-12:00pm)
12:15PM - 1:00PM	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	Teacher/Studio Owner Lunch
1:00PM - 1:45PM	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS
1:45PM - 2:45PM	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	CLASS	MEN'S CLASS
3:00PM - 4:30PM	Closing Show & Scholarship Announcements! Webcast LIVE from 24sevendance.com/webcast!

DIGITAL MEDIA

Photography and Video recording from any media devices (i.e. digital cameras, cell phones, SLR’s, Flip, etc.) is strictly prohibited during classes and competition. This is to enforce the children’s safety and privacy, as well as protecting the work of choreographers and artists. 24 Seven offers professional photo and video services at each of our events and on our website after the event.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The host hotel, facilities and 24 Seven Dance Convention are not responsible for any lost personal items or injuries.

If a participant of 24 Seven Dance Convention is in need of first aid, please see a 24 Seven Staff member at the Info Desk.

Please make sure all personal items are against the perimeter of the ballroom, under the chairs, at all times to avoid injury.

All dancers under the age of 16 who are registered with 24 Seven Dance Convention must be accompanied by an adult of a legal age.

All dancers registered for the workshop must complete and sign a DanceOne waiver in order to participate. This waiver can be found in your Dance360 account once you have completed registration. Studio owners will forward this waiver link to their dancers & guardians.