Convention

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

FACULTY

• Bios listed below

• Book a private

TEACHERS

• Classes designed just for teachers.

• One teacher FREE with every 3 paid attendees. Assistants do not qualify as teachers and must register as dancers if they plan on attending. DX also encourages teachers to attend all regular classes, learn the material, take notes, and/or observe. Gather all the choreography for future routines.

Dates & Locations

SOUTH DAKOTA - November 2 & 3, 2024

• Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel 3200 W Maple Street, Sioux Falls SD 57107

• Early Bird pricing ends October 2, 2024. Once early bird pricing ends, final payments are due October 24, 2024.

• SD Schedule as of 10.30.24

  MARK YOUR CALENDAR for next year’s convention - November 15 & 16, 2025

  
  
  
  
  
  
  

MINNESOTA - November 9 & 10, 2024

• NEW VENUE - Marriott Northwest Hotel 7025 Northland Dr N, Brooklyn Park MN 55428

• Early Bird pricing ends October 9, 2024. Once early bird pricing ends, final payments are due November 1, 2024.

• MN Schedule as of 11.06.24

MARK YOUR CALENDAR for next year’s convention - November 8 & 9, 2025

Class Offerings

Hip Hop, Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Tap, House Grooves, Musical Theatre

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!

Minis

CHANGE - All classes run for 50 minutes. Minis should arrive at 11:30 AM each day. Their first session is at 11:45 AM. They should not attend the group warmup or specialty classes. 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, then bump them up to the junior level.

MINI SATURDAY SCHEDULE

11:45 - 12:35 … Musical Theatre

12:45 to 1:35 - House Grooves (SD) or Tap (MN)

MINI SUNDAY SCHEDULE

11:45 to 12:35 - Jazz

12:45 to 1:35 - Hip Hop

SPECIALTY CLASSES

We’re kickin’ off the convention with specialty class offerings. Dancers will choose which class interests them. There are no additional fees for this opportunity.

• Dancin’ in Heels - Tap - House Grooves - Partner Lifts & Tricks - Improv - Strength & Conditioning - Turns

TEACHER CLASSES

• Injury Prevention - Ballet Skill Development by Age - Secrets to Creating Visual Choreography

  
  

Private Master Class

NEW - 30 minute time slots available. Faculty can clean routines, work on technique, or teach a short combo just for you. Great for groups or individuals. Interested?

DANCERS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR THE 3D CONVENTION IN ORDER TO PARTAKE IN A PRIVATE.

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!

• Solo = $80 per person additional fee

• 2-5 people = $50 per person additional fee

• 6-10 people = $35 per person additional fee

• 11+ people = $25 per person additional fee

  
  
  

Weekend Details

FINAL SHOW

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

SCHOLARSHIPS

Dancers attend the audition class and will be taken through a mock audition process. They will also be taught a short combination that will be used the following day during their actual audition. All dancers, from each age category, are eligible for scholarships. Minis do not have an actual audition class. Faculty will select mini recipients based on their 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.

EVERYONE IS ELIGIBLE

All dancers are eligible for the scholarships. Faculty will ensure the actual audition is a great experience for all dancers. DX strongly encourages everyone to go through the process for the experience.

Age Breakdown

Age as of December 31, 2024. 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

  • You may bump up a to Juniors if your 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 per 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

2024 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 “Parade of Stars” 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.

NICHOLE BEEKS

Nichole Beeks was born in raised in Long Beach CA. She has been singing dancing and acting since age 4. She is a graduate of the Los Angles County High School for the Arts where she studied, dance, musical theatre and film and served as the senior class president. She later went back to teach ballet to their Musical Theatre dual majors focusing on technique and picking up choreography quickly. She graduated summa cum laude as part of the inaugural class of the Alonzo King Lines Ballet BFA program at Dominican University majoring in dance and minoring in psychology.  She is a certified GYROTONIC® instructor and has been teaching for 11years. This includes creating classes specifically designed for young dancers to condition them to prevent injuries as well as heal from them. Her most recent contract was with the Los Angeles Opera in their world premiere of Eurydice as the dance swing working with Broadway choreographer Denis Jones. She also performed alongside Joey McIntyre of New Kids on The Block as Frenchie in Cabaret in Anchorage Alaska. Other credits include The Producers (Moonlight Amphitheatre), Young Frankenstein (San Diego Musical Theatre & 3D Theatricals), The Music Man (5 Star Theatricals & Musical Theatre West) and Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Musical Theatre West).  She has guested with various ballet schools including Lilac Fairy and Snow Queen with Encinitas Ballet and Sugarplum fairy with the Pacific Dance Center. Nichole loves performing, educating and helping others and is very excited to be a part of DX.

REGGIE MACK

Reggie Mack is a highly accomplished and renowned choreographer with a remarkable 25-year track record in the competitive dance industry. As the esteemed founder of Reggie Mack Productions, he has continuously demonstrated his expertise and passion for dance. Reggie's outstanding achievements include being a former NDA All American and an exceptional seven-time national champion. His extensive experience has taken him across 42 states within the United States, as well as to Mexico, Canada, and Australia, where he has served as a judge, choreographer, and instructor at various prestigious events and clinics. With an impressive collection of over 200 national titles in dance and numerous World Titles to his credit, Reggie is recognized as a true luminary in the field. Through his company, Reggie Mack Productions, he offers a comprehensive range of services, including tailor-made mixes, choreography, specialized clinics, and consultancy for dance programs throughout the year. Reggie Mack's unwavering dedication, unparalleled expertise, and artistic vision have solidified his position as a respected leader and sought-after professional in the dance industry. Reggie is looking forward to sharing his expertise with the dancers at DX Conventions this fall.

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