Competition/Convention List and Info 2025-26

Yuma Hip Hop Festival

Teams: Hip Hop Crew

September 19-20, 2025

Quechan Casino & Resort

525 Algondones Rd, Winterhaven, CA 92283

Hotel information: Home – Quechan Casino Resort

Block Code #292200

Pricing:

Optional Friday classes: $30

Optional parent observer band: $50

Optional showcase tickets: $20

JUMP Dance Convention

Teams: Impact / Envision / Empower / SASS / Inspire

February 27th – March 1st, 2026

Venue TBA – Mesa, AZ

Hotel information: DanceOne

Rehearsal: 2/21/2026 – schedule will be released 2 weeks prior 

Solo/Duo/Trio announcement: 12/18/2025

Solo/Duo/Trio/Media fees due: 1/6/2026

Last day for dance accounts to be current to attend competition: 1/20/2026

Pricing:

Solo: $240

Duo/Trio: $120

Media Fee: $58

*Convention competitions have a maximum number of solo entries that each studio is allowed to bring. Our team leads and directors will select solos for these competitions. A list will be released by the release date listed above. If you would like to opt out if you were selected, you will have 3 days to do so, so we can release your spot to another dancer. 

Applause Talent

Teams: ALL TEAMS

March 20th-22nd, 2026 *this is Spring Break week

Venue TBA – Phoenix/Scottsdale AZ

Hotel information: TBA

Rehearsal: 3/7/2026  – schedule will be released 2 weeks prior

Solo/Duo/Trio opt out deadline: 1/23/2026

Solo/Duo/Trio/Media fees due: 2/4/2026

Last day for dance accounts to be current to attend competition: 2/15/2026

Pricing:

Solo: $175

Duo/Trio: $90

Media Fee: $38

KAOS

Teams: Hip Hop Crew

March 27th-29th, 2026

Venue TBA

Hotel information TBA

Rehearsal: 3/7/2026  – schedule will be released 2 weeks prior

Solo/Duo/Trio opt out deadline: 12/23/2025

Freestyle battle opt in deadline: 12/23/2025

Solo/Duo/Trio/Media fees due: 1/13/2026

Last day for dance accounts to be current to attend competition: 1/20/2026

Pricing:

Solo: $240

Duo/Trio: $120

Freestyle battle: $45

Media Fee: $58 *waived if attended JUMP

KAR Dance Competition

Teams: ALL TEAMS

April 17th-19th, 2026 

Arizona Athletic Grounds- Fieldhouse C -(NEW LOCATION)

1 Legacy Drive, Mesa AZ 85212

Hotel information: Click Here  -(UPDATED HOTEL FOR NEW EVENT LOCATION)

Group code: KAAKAAB -(UPDATED GROUP CODE FOR NEW HOTEL LOCATION)

Rehearsal: 4/11/2026  – schedule will be released 2 weeks prior

Solo/Duo/Trio opt out deadline: 2/2/2026

Solo/Duo/Trio/Media fees due: 2/9/2026

Last day for dance accounts to be current to attend competition: 2/18/2026

Pricing:

Solo: $215

Duo/Trio: $120

Media Fee: $38

Press Play Dance Convention

Teams: Impact / Envision / Empower / Illuminate

May 1st – 3rd, 2026

Mesa Convention Center

7677 N 16th St, Phoenix AZ 85020

Hotel information: Delta Hotels Phoenix Mesa

Room Rate: $189 S/D

Booking Link

 Rehearsal: 4/25/2026  – schedule will be released 2 weeks prior

Solo/Duo/Trio announcement: 3/4/2026

Solo/Duo/Trio/Media fees due: 3/11/2026

Last day for dance accounts to be current to attend competition: 3/25/2026

Pricing:

Solo: $225

Duo/Trio: $115

*Convention competitions have a maximum number of solo entries that each studio is allowed to bring. Our team leads and directors will select solos for these competitions. A list will be released by the release date listed above. If you would like to opt out if you were selected, you will have 3 days to do so, so we can release your spot to another dancer.

Hall of Fame- CANCELLED

Teams: All Teams

May 29th-31st, 2026

Herberger Theater

222 E Monroe St, Phoenix AZ 85004

Hotel information: TBA

Rehearsal: TBA – special schedule the week of May 26th

Solo/Duo/Trio opt out: 3/30/2026

Solo/Duo/Trio/Media fees due: 4/14/2026

Last day for dance accounts to be current to attend competition: 4/20/2026

Pricing:

Solo: $195

Duo/Trio: $100

Media fee: $38

KAR Dance Competition NATIONALS

Teams: All Teams

June 30th-July 6th, 2026

Hyatt Regency Orange County

11999 Harbor Blvd, Garden Grove CA 92840

Hotel information: KAR ATTENDEE BLOCK

Rehearsal: The week of June 22nd, 2026 – schedule to be announced in the spring

Solo/Duo/Trio opt out: 4/14/2026

Solo/Duo/Trio/Media fees due: 5/5/2026

Last day for dance accounts to be current to attend competition: 5/10/2026

Pricing:

Solo: $225

Duo/Trio: $130

Media fee: $38

*Solo/Duo/Trio must attend regional to qualify for Nationals.

Optional Competitions 2025-26 Season

Requests for Optional competitions must be submitted by September 1st to secure your spot unless otherwise stated. A $50 non-refundable, non-transferrable deposit/administrative fee is due prior to Gotta Dance Company submitting a request to register your dancer into any optional competitions.

Requests are to be submitted by filling out the Optional Competition form by clicking here 

Dupree Dance

October 31st – November 2nd, 2025

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

5350 E Marriott Dr, Phoenix AZ 85054

Hotel registration: Dupree Dance – Learn about the event and search for hotels

Request Deadline: 8/15/2025

Deposit/Admin fee Deadline: 8/15/2025

Final payment Deadline: 9/5/2025

Pricing:

Deposit/Admin Fee: $50 – non-refundable, non-transferable

Convention fee: $260 (7-9yrs) / $310 (10+ yrs)

Solo: $185

Duo/Trio: $90

HEAT Dance

December 12th-14th, 2-26

Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

7677 N 16th St, Phoenix AZ 85020

Hotel registration: Available Rooms – Hilton Phoenix Resort at the Peak

Request Deadline: 8/15/2025

Deposit/Admin Fee:Deadline: 8/15/2025

Final payment Deadline: 11/5/2025

Pricing:

Deposit/Admin Fee: $50 – non-refundable, non-transferable

Convention fee: $280 (5-8yrs) / $370 (9+ yrs)

Solo: $210

Duo/Trio: $110

Ultra Dance Tour

January 30th – February 1st, 2026

Venue TBA

Request Deadline: 9/1/2025

Deposit/Admin Fee Deadline: 9/1/2025

Final payment Deadline: 12/20/2025

Pricing:

Deposit/Admin Fee: $50 – non-refundable, non-transferable

Media fee: $38

Solo: $220

Duo/Trio: $125

Groove Dance Competition

February 13th – 15th, 2026

Higley Center for Performing Arts

4132 E Pecos Road, Gilbert AZ 85295

Hotel information: Search For Hotel Discounts, Cheap Hotels, Hotel Rates + Hotel Reservations

Request Deadline: 9/1/2025

Deposit/Admin Fee Deadline: 9/1/2025

Final payment Deadline: 1/7/2026

Pricing:

Deposit/Admin Fee: $50 – non-refundable, non-transferable

Solo: $180

Duo/Trio: $89

Imagine Dance Challenge

February 13th – 15th, 2026

Herberger Theater Center

222 E Monroe St, Phoenix AZ 85005

Request Deadline: 9/1/2025

Deposit/Admin Fee Deadline: 9/1/2025

Final payment Deadline: 1/5/2026

Pricing:

Deposit/Admin Fee: $50 – non-refundable, non-transferable

Solo: $215

Duo/Trio: $120

Media Fee: $58

Showstopper – 1

February 27th – March 1st, 2026

Higley Center for the Performing Arts

4132 E Pecos Road, Gilbert AZ 85295

Request Deadline: 9/1/2025

Deposit/Admin Fee Deadline: 9/1/2025

Final payment Deadline: 1/12/2026

Pricing:

Deposit/Admin Fee: $50 – non-refundable, non-transferable

Solo: $230

Duo/Trio: $130

Showstopper – 2

March 6th-8th, 2026

Higley Center for the Performing Arts

4132 E Pecos Road, Gilbert AZ 85295

Request Deadline: 9/1/2025

Deposit/Admin Fee Deadline: 9/1/2025

Final payment Deadline: 1/22/2026

Pricing:

Deposit/Admin Fee: $50 – non-refundable, non-transferable

Solo: $230

Duo/Trio: $130