Convention

MINNESOTA

November 8 & 9, 2025

MARRIOTT NORTHWEST HOTEL

7025 Northland Dr N, Brooklyn Park

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• Early Bird discount ends Oct. 8th

• Account balance due Nov. 1st

SOUTH DAKOTA

November 15 & 16, 2025

BEST WESTERN PLUS RAMKOTA HOTEL

3200 W Maple St, Sioux Falls

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• Early Bird discount ends Oct. 15th

• Account balance due Nov. 8th

To Secure Your Spot

DX has limited spots for dancers at each convention. Register today to secure your spot.

Refer to the DIRECTORS PAGE for special perks

Class Offerings

Hip Hop • Jazz • Contemporary • Pom • Tap • Lyrical • Musical Theatre • House Grooves • Leaps & Turns • Improv • Audition Skills • Nutrition for Dancers • Dancin’ in Heels

Not every genre taught to each age group. Refer to schedule for details.

WHAT IS House Grooves?

House Grooves is made up of footwork and upper body movement using high intensity cardio. This class focuses on showing musicality dynamics and storytelling. House is a great tool for dancers to use when creating transitions and to share connection with others on the dance floor. House dancing is a social dance that is not based on level or technique. This will quickly become a favorite of our convention attendees!

SPECIALTY CLASSES

Dancers will choose which class interests them. There are no additional fees for this opportunity.

Mini DANCERS

• Half-day experience

• 2 classes per day

• A parent/guardian must be in the building during their class times.

• An observer band (valued at $45) is provided for each mini registered. You do not need to sign up for one.

• If your Mini would like to attend more classes, bump them up to the junior level.

Teachers

• Classes designed just for teachers.

• One teacher FREE with every 3 paid dancers.

• Assistants do not qualify as teachers and must register as dancers if they plan on attending.

• DX encourages teachers to attend all regular classes, learn the material, take notes, and/or observe. Gather all the choreography for future routines.

  
  

Private Master Class

• Open to all registered dancers

• 30 minute time slots

• Clean routines or work on technique

• Book as an individual or for groups

• You pick the instructor

DX has paid the travel expenses for the faculty. You get to take advantage of them being here. Reserve a time slot now before they are gone!

PRIVATE COST

• Solo = $80 per person

• 2-5 people = $50 per person

• 6-10 people = $35 per person

• 11+ people = $25 per person

TO BOOK

Pick your instructor and EMAIL to book.

Weekend Details

SCHEDULE

10 AM to 3 PM

5 minute sessions

• Click HERE for complete schedule - coming soon!

FINAL SHOW

Dancers will perform their audition routine on Sunday for parents. Minis will perform the last routine they learn.

SCHOLARSHIPS

All dancers are eligible for scholarships. Minis selected based on class participation.

• Elite Performer - Full Ride

• Outstanding Dancer - $100 value

• Firecracker - $50 value

• Audition Ready - $25 value

DETAILS

• Dancers who earn multiple scholarship certificates may use them all. However, one certificate per convention is allowed. They would need to register for additional location.

• Scholarship prizes are awarded in DX Dollars to be used at future conventions only. They are not valid for competition entry fees.

• All scholarship prizes awarded to the studio in the dancer’s name. Scholarships become null and void if the dancer leaves the studio.

AUDITIONS

Dancers are taught a short combo on Saturday which they’ll audition with on Sunday. Faculty will walk them through expectations, attire recommendations and more to make this is a positive eXperience.

Age Breakdown

Age as of December 31, 2025. Dancers may bump up a level.

• Mini: 8 and younger

• Junior: 9 to 11 yr.

• Teen: 12 to 14 yr.

• Senior: 15+ yr.

Convention Cost

STUDIO OWNERS - Refer to Director page for perks

EARLY BIRD

Early Bird offer apply to all registrations postmarked 30 days prior to the first day of the convention. If fees are not paid in full 30 days prior, early bird offer will not be applied.

INDEPENDENTS

• $285 (Early Bird offer not available)

STUDIO DANCER

• $240 Early Bird / $285 Reg. Rate

STUDIO DANCER ONE DAY

• $185 (Early Bird offer not available)

MINI

• $135*  (Early Bird offer not available)

• Minis attend 4 classes

• Bump up a to Junior if dancer can handle a full day of class.

• Includes one FAN BAND observer pass ($45)

  
  

MINI ONE DAY

• $90 (Early Bird offer not available)

Teachers

• $240 Early Bird / $285 Reg. Rate  

• One Teacher/Coach FREE with every 3 paid dancers.

• Must be on staff.

• Assistants do not qualify for teacher rates or perks.

  
  

TEACHER ONE DAY

• $185 (Early Bird not available)

Observer Pass 

• $45

OBSERVER ONE DAY PASS

• $30

• Observer passes may only be purchased if a dancer is registered.

  ONE DAY CONVENTIONS
  DX does offer a one day convention option. One day participants can register for the one day convention for Saturday OR Sunday.

2024 Scholarship Recipients

2025 Faculty

Faculty is subject to change without notice.

CHARLEIGH FRANCE

Charleigh was introduced to dance at the age of three. Two years later, she began competing which fostered her desire to pursue a career as a professional dancer. In high school, Ms. France joined the San Jose Ballet School. Later, she attended San Diego State School of Music and Dance earning a place in their dance department. As a member, Charleigh had the opportunity to take advantage of national and international instruction, such as: traveling to Poland for the World Dance Festival, a summer intensive at Tisch School of the Arts in New York City, and master classes at Julliard. After relocating to Las Vegas, she was hired for a role with Cirque du Soleil and as a cast member of "Jubilee." Charleigh has choreographed for and performed with Barcelo Resorts and CoCo Bongo in Mexico. During this time, she was recognized by recording artists Ciara, Christina Aguilera, and Busta Rhymes. She has performed in music videos for recording artist LaMont Wheat and as a principle dancer with Twisted Movement Dance Co. Ms. France works with numerous programs across the USA teaching choreography and technique to enhance routines. She has been an adjudicator for numerous event producers including DX Events, USASF Dance Worlds, and has had the opportunity to work with Team Australia. Charleigh's career brought her back to California, where she is currently performing, choreographing, directing, teaching and the proud new owner of Freedom Blvd. Dance Co. She has continued to share her love for dance with dancers of all ages in San Diego and Northern California, where her choreography has won multiple awards. Charleigh has been involved with the 3D Convention since its inception and is the featured choreographer for the 3D Xtreme Team. She has also choreographed the DX Nationals “Xtreme Team” opening number. Charleigh’s expertise is in lyrical, contemporary, jazz, modern, pom, and musical theatre genres. She also excels in technique training, cleaning routines and teaching dancing in heels. Ms. France will be the Head Judge at all DX regional and national competitions this season. Her love of working with students is evident when she works with the dancers at conventions.

JENSEN FREEDMAN

Jensen, an LA native, is well versed in all styles of dance. Her West Coast training and House dancing has heavily impacted her dance journey specifically in the art of tap. Her favorite classes to teach include feel-good dancing and conversations on how to create a better future for all dancers. As a young dancer, Jensen was a recipient of scholarships, been featured in two LA based dance companies; Tap Sounds Underground and Rithem Dance Co., and traveled to the Congreso de Danze in Mexico for teaching and judging. For fifteen years, Ms. Freedman has worked with Tap INto the Network/ TITN Intensive, and trained under Gregg Russell, Angela Carter and Ryan Lohoff. In addition to her training, Jensen is an experienced performer in Tap and House, and shared the quality of performance comes from enjoying the music. She has been featured on Dunkin’ Donuts and Kikkoman Soy Sauce commercials. We are excited to have her join our DX - 3D Convention faculty.

TJ JACOBS

TJ Jacobs hails from New York City, where he currently resides. Originally from Northern Virginia, Jacobs grew his love for dance culture training at Culture Shock DC and Freestyle. This passion has led him to many amazing endeavors such as TEDx Talk, Bessie Awards Nominee, Founder of Pace Setters Dance Company and the pleasure of performing with Crystal Waters, Betty Who, Wyclef, World Of Dance and The Wizards, and most recently a residency with Ladies Of Hip Hop and Dance Lab NYC all to name a few. He has extensively trained in many styles such as House, Hip Hop, Waacking, Popping and Locking from some of the industry's greats. He is also grateful to be a Featured dancer/collaborator in TRPNYC Movement Ensemble. During the recent recession, the work he created was featured in the New York Times. This work, commissioned by Stephen Petronio Dance Company, was also nominated for a Bessie Award for Outstanding Production, alongside Bill T. Jones and other phenomenal Artists. These experiences have helped shape Mr. Jacobs' ideology of dance and the arts as a whole. This ignites his desire to transfer knowledge through judging, teaching and mentorships. TJ is a great addition to the 3D Faculty lineup.

MADDIE JAMIESON

A veteran national and international adjudicator, Maddie has judged in the UK, USA, Australia, Canada, Sweden, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and France, including at the ICU European Championships. As a dancer, Maddie held twenty-seven national titles in pom, jazz, lyrical and hip hop divisions. Highlights of her competitive career include representing Scotland at the ICU European Championships, IASF Dance Worlds and ICU World Championships. Ms. Jamieson is a professional dancer and has performed for Disney, Lucas Films, IKEA, as well as on the stage for the Alhambra Theatre in Cats and Footloose. Maddie has also gained credits including BBC's Clique, IKEA, and Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. Since retiring, she has worked across Europe as an award-winning dance team choreographer. Maddie coached Team Scotland in the jazz and youth pom divisions with teams placing 4th and 3rd respectively at the 2022 ICU World Championships. Madeleine adjudicates throughout Europe and North America and is a welcomed addition to the 3D Convention.

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