| Level | Age | Early Bird | Full Price |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mini Division |
Age 5-8* |
$225 |
$265 |
|
Junior Division |
Age 9-11* |
$300 |
$350 |
|
Teen Division |
Age 12-14* |
$300 |
$350 |
|
Senior Division |
Age 15-18* |
$300 |
$350 |
|
Teachers/Professionals |
Age 19+ |
$50 |
$50 |
|
College Students |
Age 17-27 |
$225** |
$265** |
| Early Bird | Full Price |
|---|---|
|
$70 |
$80 |
Observer wristbands are not required for the opening ceremony, competition or closing ceremony.
All registered Minis will receive one complimentary mini observer wristband automatically in their registration.
Only observers who have purchased an observer wristband will be allowed into any workshop classes. Heat reserves the right to limit observers within each ballroom, subject to attendance and space limitations. Observers are not allowed into any of the audition classes.
Observers 12 years or younger are free, but must be registered ahead of time otherwise the price is $70 at the event.
One-day observer wristbands are available for half price.
Owners & Directors are free, but must be registered ahead of time, otherwise the price for a teacher wristband at the event is $50. Teachers must be accompanied by their studio and this opportunity does not apply to student teachers.
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.
In order to qualify for the Early Bird rate, registration must be submitted and paid in full ONE MONTH before the city you are attending.
All fees are in United States dollars. No other currency will be accepted.
All returned checks will be subject to a $35 fee.
Dance studios may and commonly apply their own additional administrative fees to cover studio expenses related to organizing, registering and attending HEAT events.
Convention and Competition schedule will be uploaded & emailed one week prior to the convention. Schedule will also be available on the website.
All Registration packets will be available at the registration table & hours will be noted in the welcome schedule you will receive one week prior to the convention. Studio registration packets must be picked up by a registered admin. No parent or dancer will be allowed to do so, unless HEAT is informed in writing.
Studio owner, teacher, student and observer wristbands must be worn at all times. Anyone without a wristband will be denied entry into all ballrooms.
Some cities will offer Friday night bonus classes, these will be noted in the schedule emailed
one week before the event – space will be limited, please register in advance.
HEAT cannot guarantee registration on the morning of the event, due to sell out. Please contact HEAT Convention & Competition office prior to the convention to confirm availability.
A fee of $30.00 will be charged for all lost wristbands.
In order to qualify for studio incentives, registration must be finalized and paid in full 1 Month prior to event. Studios are only eligible for one incentive during in the regional season.
Early bird pricing available until ONE MONTH prior to event. All final details and payment must completed 2 weeks prior to event under regular pricing.
Above all, HEAT cares about the safety of each and every child at its events. HEAT provides age-appropriate classes which is demonstrated in our faculty & staff’s language and communication, choice of music, and dress.
HEAT provides reasonable accommodation whenever at all possible. HEAT will email its Pre-Event Questionnaire to attendees (studios & independent dancers) no later than one month before each event.
First aid is always available – please see a Heat staff member or contact us on the Heat mobile phone at: 818.938.3068
Neither Host Hotel or Heat Convention is responsible for lost of misplaced items or injuries. Please make sure your personal items are against the perimeter of the ballroom, under the chairs, at all times to avoid injury.
All dancers under the age of 16 who are registered with Heat Convention & Competition must be accompanied by an adult of a legal age.
All dancers registered for the workshop must complete and sign a Heat waiver in order to participate.
All Scholarships must be registered by October 1 for the upcoming season. Those not registered are forfeited.
Scholarships must be registered by the studio that dancers receive them. If a dancer is no longer at the studio, written confirmation must be provided by the owner/director to release the scholarship.
HEAT provides a limited number of Financial Need Scholarships to all dancers that might benefit from it. In order to be considered, dancers need to submit either a 500 word essay or 3 minute video that gives us more background on you, why you want to join us at HEAT, and why a scholarship would be helpful. Any dancer needing financial support should contact info@heatconvention.com.
Studio Financial Need Opportunities are also available. Please email info@heatconvention.com for studio inquiries.
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).
