minimal fee to sign up includes 2 representatives
Held In Gorgeous Arizona, In A Beautiful Facility, Near Tourist Attractions!
Coaches Enjoy An Organized, Controlled, Meet And Greet Session With Participants So Every Participant Visits Every Table. This IS Our Number 1 Rave From Coaches! Even Small Colleges Stand Out With Our Format!
Coaches Receive A List Of All Of The Registered Participants
Coaches Observe The Entire Event & Take Notes On All Of The Dancers Throughout The Day
Coaches Are Welcome To Attend The Saturday Afternoon Convention To Observe Master Classes That Participants Attend.
All Coaches Introduce Themselves And Highlight Their Program To All Participants
Opportunities To Present Information Relevant To Recruitment, Auditions & The College Team Experience For Even More Face Time!
Coaches Will Meet Juniors & Seniors First For Better Recognition And More One-On-One Time (*Only for dancers Who Sign-Up For Golden Hour On Saturday Evening)
Opportunities Available For Your College Dancers To Lead A Segment
“reconnect” with your selected candidates at the end of the event
Vip Treatment For Our Coaches – Enjoy Breakfast Coffee & Pastries, Lunch & Dinner Provided By Sharpen Up To Show Our Appreciation For Your Support Of Our Event!
Be a part of a community of coaches who value connecting and sharing ideas
This beautiful venue offers the perfect setting for an unforgettable weekend of dance, learning, and connection.
We’ve secured two great lodging options to meet the needs of our attendees.
Rooms are limited and first come, first serve—so don’t delay in booking!
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We look forward to welcoming you to Fountain Hills this August! Be sure to book your accommodations promptly, as space is limited and will fill quickly.
For dancers, this is an educational event and for Coaches this a marketing & scouting event. Coaches observe dancers showcasing technique combos, game day, jazz/contemporary, pom, hip hop and 4×8’s. Coaches are involved in our programming & get a lot of face time in front of these athletes to promote their programs and to help educate them. We are strategic with our tabling sessions to ensure every athlete visits every college! Coaches select 3 dancers to “reconnect” with at the close of the event.
Golden Hour is an exclusive Evaluation/Feedback Add-on session held on the evening of Day 1, available to upperclassmen only. Participants perform material selected from the event in a “mock-audition style” showcase. College coaches will provide face-to-face verbal feedback to dancers. Then, dancers and coaches enjoy a special meet’n’greet session. This is an extra special part of our event that dancers and coaches LOVE!
Wear light layers. August in AZ is HOT outside (its a dry heat, like an oven) which also means the AC will be blowing in the building, so you will want to be able to add/remove layers throughout the event.
Dress to your true style and team branding! Some coaches wear athleisure attire, some in trendy styles rocking team colors, and some in business casual.
If you plan to go out during your stay, really anything goes in this state – from maxi dresses to jeans, tank tops, and flip flops!
Provided one rectangular banquet table.
Setting up around the perimeter of the gym with space to set up banners behind your table, as well as minimal staging in front, if you wish.
Bring tape (painters or masking for walls), hangers, scissors, rope/bungees, extension cord, power strip, notepad, pen/pencil, highlighter, clipboard, PADDED SEAT for BLEACHER SITTING!!
Suggested items for table decor –
Branded table cloth (rectangular), game day & comp uniforms, body forms & wardrobe racks, trophies, medals, rings, framed team photo or posters, poms, computer to run a photo stream or highlight reel, informational handouts about team and/or school, business cards, pop-up banners or hanging backdrop, give away items, candy, any marketing materials and eye-catching decor! Actual Team Members in uniform are always encouraged!
Not all tables have easy access to power. If you plan to use electricity, pack an extension cord.