“The DX team has created an amazing platform for dancers to showcase their talents and receive recognition for their hard work. Celebrating the strengths and talents of each dancer while fostering a positive and supportive dance community. We appreciate the mindfulness of the time schedule with staying on time without early start times and late evening ends. DX really offers a competition where all levels of dancers can shine. Thank you for an outstanding experience.”
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A Favorite Amongst Directors
Since its debut in 2010, DX Studio Dance Competitions have quickly become one of the Midwest's favorites. DX guarantees:
Family Friendly Shows
On-time Scheduling
3 Levels
Fun Awards
Approachable Staff
Video/Audio Critiques
Top Third Announced for Overalls (all ages & levels)
Live streaming
Qualify for “XTREME TEAM” Opening Number
Free Digital Programs
Reserved Seating for Teachers
Free DanceABILITIES & Daddy/Daughter
DX Cash Prizes
Scholarships
Diverse Judging Panel / Experts In Their Field
Judge’s Choice & Specialty Awards
No Pre-qualification for Nationals - Open to All
Academic Recognition
ADDITIONALLY AT NATIONALS
Xtreme Finals for all levels & divisions
FREE Master Classes
"Purple Party" at Valleyfair
All American Talent & Scholastic Program
Distinguished Leader
National Dance Teacher of the Year
“Xtreme Team “ Opening Number
The Highest Level of Professionalism
All DX competitions will continue to provide the highest level of professionalism and integrity. Directors have come to eXpect and certainly deserve. DX understands you have a choice when selecting competitions. We appreciate you choosing DX!
Competition During School Hours
When possible, solos, duos, and/or trios may be scheduled during school hours. Group routines will be scheduled after 3 PM on school days.
All of us here at DX are thrilled and can't wait to show YOU a great event.
“DX returns emails and calls right away. With a full time, year round office staff, DX is available. Anytime we have had a last minute change or questions, and with over 100 kids and 45 dances competing last year there were many. DX got back to us right away. I even received personal calls and emails from Lisa Saline, the owner, which demonstrates the accessibility of the organization.”
“My kids had SO much fun and loved every single moment of the event. They mentioned to me that DX was their favorite event ever as well as they’ve never had so much fun during the awards ceremony. We felt the judging was fair, encouraging yet challenging so our students can keep reaching for their goals. The staff was so friendly and helpful and we left feeling like rockstars. We are a mostly novice studio and felt that this was a competition we will continue to support for as long as we are in business. We attended their Nationals last season and can’t wait to go back up and attend them again! Highly recommend this competition for any Minnesota/Midwest studios!”
Fam Jam — Free!
We want your Fam Jam (formerly Daddy/Daughter) routines. Compete for FREE. Bring 5+ group routines to any DX competition plus register your Fam Jam routine. Select FJ under style. DX will waive the entry fee for this routine. Contact DX so we can apply a credit to your account. You may choose to bring your routine without the groups but would pay the normal entry fee.
Graduating Seniors
DX will be recognizing all graduating seniors during awards.
Dance Abilities — Free!
Compete for FREE. Bring 5+ routines to any DX competition plus register your dancers with disabilities routine. Select DanceABILITIES under style. DX will waive the entry fee for this routine. Contact DX so we can apply a credit to your account. All dancers will receive awards on stage. Presentations will be coordinated to ensure your dancers feel comfortable. You may choose to bring your routine without the groups but would pay the normal entry fee.
A Competition That Runs on Time!
With over 37 years of event planning experience, DX competitions run on-time. Dancers are guaranteed 15 minutes or more between performances. No hurry up and wait. Studio directors sign off on the schedule ahead of time. This helps alleviate stress for both the dancers and families. Last minute performance time changes are not allowed without approval from the DX Head Judge. Performers who show up out of order without prior approval will not be allowed to compete nor will a refund be given.
““DX is on-time, every time. Have you ever been sitting at an event on a Sunday night at 10 PM waiting for awards? I have, and it’s not fun. DX starts on time and ends on time. Our teachers, students, and parents can plan their day with confidence knowing that if DX says they are going to compete at 3 PM, they will.””
Parent Communication
Parents should direct all questions to their studio owners. DX communicates directly with studios only.