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24/25 Tour Dates Are Now Available!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

CONVENTION WORKSHOPS

  • Registration Deadlines
    • Early Bird Pricing ends ONE MONTH before the event and Registration Closes TWO WEEKS before the event.
  • Independent Dancers
    • Independent dancers are welcome to participate in the HEAT workshop, but are not eligible to compete in the competition. Scholarships for Independent dancers will be available, but limited, as we believe a dancer is best served by taking regular classes and being a member of a reputable dance studio.
  • Observers
    • Observer wristbands are offered for our convention workshops. It is highly recommended that they be purchased ahead of time through your registration account as there may be limitations at the event. Price: $60 Force dancers receive 1 free band (which they must keep all year)
  • MINI Observers – MUST BE REGISTERED AHEAD OF TIME
    • Mini dancers receive ONE free observer wristband. However, observer names must be registered ahead of time through your registration account. Once add, please email info@heatconvention.com and we will waive their fee.
  • Teachers are FREE
    • Teachers are free, but must be registered by the time you close registration. The teacher wristband price at the event is $315. Free teachers must be accompanied by a studio and this does not apply to student teachers.

COMPETITION

  • Can I just participate in competition and not convention workshops?
    • No, dancers MUST participate in our workshop classes in order to compete.
  • Can independent dancers compete?
    • No, all dancers must be registered by their studio in order to compete.
  • 5 Minimum Routine Requirement
    • For representation in our competition, a minimum of 5 routines are required from the studio.
  • 5 Minimum Routine Requirement in New Cities
    • Studios with less than 5 routines are allowed in our new cities: Nashville, Seattle, Cleveland, & St. Louis, however, 5 routines are still required for representation in overalls. If you do not meet the minimum, your routine will only be eligible for adjudication. (adjudication means just score and critiques, no overalls)
  • Multiple Solos
    • Dancers are allowed only one solo at competition. In the event that more than one solo is allowed, such as at NEW HEAT CITIES, only the highest adjudicated solo will be eligible for overalls.

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • HEAT Financial Scholarship
    • For those wishing to apply, simply write a 500 word essay that gives us more background on you and why you want to join us at HEAT. The essay should also answer the following questions:
  • How long have you been dancing and why do you love to dance?
  • What do you enjoy about the convention atmosphere?
  • Why do you want to attend HEAT?
  • What values and principles in our organization draw you to HEAT?
  • Who at HEAT would you most like to train with?
  • How would a HEAT Scholarship help you and your family?

REFUNDS

  • Refunds are only given if HEAT cancels the event. No other refunds will be given under any circumstances. For dancer injury or illness, a credit will be issued for a future HEAT event to be used within 1-year of issuance (with proof of doctor’s note).

TOUR PRO

Adding a Dancer to your Registration:

  • 1. Login to your account
  • 2. Select “Roster” from the HEAT City you will be attending.
  • 3. Click “Create New Students”
  • 4. Enter the dancers information and click “Submit”
  • 5. Return to Roster and Click the Checkbox next to the dancer you want to add
  • 6. Click “Add Students to Events”
  • 7. Select the “Type” under the heading “Attending As” and click “Proceed”
  • 8. Click to “Proceed to Checkout” and “Submit Registration”
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  • 3940 Laurel Canyon Blvd., Suite #251, Studio City, CA 91604
  • info@heatconvention.com
  • 818.938.3068
  • Hours: Monday - Friday 10AM - 4PM PST

Ashley Spiller

Ashley Spiller was born and raised in Southern California where she began training under the direction of Kobi Rozenfeld, Deanna Mondello, and Kersten Todey. At age 16 she relocated to Phoenix, Arizona where she currently works as a dancer, teacher and choreographer. Throughout her years dancing competitively, Ashley trained extensively in many different styles such as Contemporary, Jazz, Hip Hop, and Ballet. After moving to Arizona, she trained under mentors Dana Metz, Jaclyn Royal, Tanner Clark and more. She has also been accepted to and attended New York Gaga Lab and Westside Dance Project Intensive. Her versatile training background has led her to working jobs assisting choreographers as well as performing as a backup dancer for Tony Vincent and Ceelo Green. Now touring with Heat as a PRO, she is excited to continue her training and passion for dance.

Evan Jordan

Evan Jordan is a dancer/choreographer originally from Long Island, New York. Around the age of 6, he moved to Tampa, Florida where his dance training began. Here, his training consisted of Hip Hop, Contemporary, Acrobatics, Ballet, Jazz, Tap, and Ballroom, to name a few. To further his training, Evan has attended workshops like Archcore 40 and MSA Closed Call. Evan has worked under Dancers/Choreographers such as Comfort Fedoke, Marty Kudelka and Fikshun. Currently, Evan is signed under MSA Talent Agency and can be found working professionally as a dancer/choreographer in Florida. His credits include dancing with pop artist Frankie Zulferino, Hard Rock Live in Universal Orlando, and now touring all over the country with HEAT as a Pro.

Ainsley Lilly

Growing up, Ainsley trained at Thrive the Essence of Dance in Monroe, Connecticut. She trained in all styles, with a main focus in tap, ballet, jazz, contemporary and hip hop. Throughout her 14 years as a competitive dancer, she received numerous scholarships and awards from a variety of competitions and conventions; a few including ASH Apprentice Scholarship Winner in 2020 and 2022, Radix Protegé runner up in 2018 and 2022, and was best known for her versatility, movement quality, and attention to detail throughout her competitive years. Tap being one of her strong suits, Ainsley has had the opportunity to work with Maud Arnold from the Syncopated ladies. She also has had the privilege to work with choreographers such as Rudy Abreu, Courtney Schwartz, and Evan DeBenedetto. Once she graduated from high school, she began teaching, while also studying medical sciences at the University of Delaware, with her end goal being to work with young dancers and children, providing them proper medical care through physical therapy. While working towards her degree, she works for Thrive as a teacher and choreographer, and continues to pursue her passion for dancing and learning. She has been with Heat for 2 years now, is a proud member of the Heat family as a PRO, and is excited to tour with them for her second season!

Tyson Ford

Tyson Ford was born and raised in New Orleans, Louisiana and grew up competing with Modern Conceptions of Dance. Wanting to pursue dance, once he graduated high school he attended the University of Arizona and graduated with a BFA in dance 23’. Tyson will be dancing with Visceral Dance Chicago this upcoming season.

Stanley Glover

Stanley Glover was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Stanley holds a BFA from Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. He was a top-20 contestant on FOX’s television show, So You Think You Can Dance, and has performed repertoire and trained under some of the best in the industry, including, Sidra Bell, Robert Battle, Random Dance, Hubbard Street, Pennsylvania Ballet, and many more. Stanley performed as a principal dancer five days a week on the Las Vegas Strip in Cirque du Soleil’s production of Mystère. Stanley is also a 2019 Princess Grace Dance fellowship award recipient. Pointe magazine featured Stanley as one of their 2019 “Standout Performances”. Stanley also had a featured spread in Dance Magazine’s column “On The Rise”. Stanley currently dances at BalletX in his 3rd season.

Stanley Glover

Stanley Glover was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, Illinois. Stanley holds a BFA from Philadelphia’s University of the Arts. He was a top-20 contestant on FOX’s television show, So You Think You Can Dance, and has performed repertoire and trained under some of the best in the industry, including, Sidra Bell, Robert Battle, Random Dance, Hubbard Street, Pennsylvania Ballet, and many more. Stanley performed as a principal dancer five days a week on the Las Vegas Strip in Cirque du Soleil’s production of Mystère. Stanley is also a 2019 Princess Grace Dance fellowship award recipient. Pointe magazine featured Stanley as one of their 2019 “Standout Performances”. Stanley also had a featured spread in Dance Magazine’s column “On The Rise”. Stanley currently dances at BalletX in his 3rd season.

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