Competition
2024 - 2025

2024/25 Competition Fees
& Time Limits

Category
Fee
Time Limit
# of Dancers
Solo
$175
2:30 Minutes
1
Duo/Trio
$95
3 Minutes
2 - 3
Small Group
$70
3 Minutes
4 - 9
Large Group
$70
4 Minutes
10 - 17
Line
$70
4 Minutes
18 - 29
Production
$70
5 Minutes
30+
  • All fees are assessed per dancer for each routine.
  • Should routines exceed the specified time limits, studios are required to purchase additional time during registration. The cost is $15 per dancer per minute. These routines must be registered before the discount deadline, in accordance with the specific city event date.

Age Divisions

Division
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Age
Senior
$145
16+
Teen
$75
13 - 15
Junior
$55
10 -12
Mini
$55
7 - 9
RevKids
$55
4 - 6
  • Age is calculated as of the first of the current calendar year.
  • Soloists over the age of 18 are eligible for adjudication only.
  • Any duet/trio or group dance containing a dancer 20 years or older will be considered for adjudication-only.

Performance Divisions

Division
Style
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Ballet
Classical Ballet Technique in Ballet or Pointe Shoes
Jazz
Any Jazz Technique Set to Uptempo Music
Tap
Tap Technique Varying from Swing to Stomp
Contemporary
Fusion of Styles with Emphasis on Modern Technique
Lyrical
Fusion of Jazz & Ballet with Emphasis on Mood or Tone
Broadway
Any Routine Interpreting a Song from a Musical
Hip Hop
A Hip Hop Technique or a Mix of Commercial Street Styles
Acro
A Mix of Dance Movement or Acrobatic Tricks
Speciality
Ballroom, Clogging, Ethnic, Song & Dance, etc.
Open
Routines with Any Combination of the Above Styles

Judges can determine that a routine may have been entered incorrectly, and can move it to appropriate division.

Judging Criteria

Criteria
Criteria
Criteria
Points
Technique
Skill, level, and execution of everything from foundational techniques to extension, turnout, pirouettes, jumps and alternative tricks
50
Dynamics
Skill, level, and execution of style embellishments, use of plie, range of motion and complex layering of choreography
20
Musicality
Skill, level, and understanding the artistic expression of the particular dance genre in connection to the music choice, rhythm of motion, footwork and textures/shading of choreography
10
Performance
Understanding the music and story arc within the song choice and conveying that energy, mood and story throughout the routine as well as the incorporation of blocking, formations, lifts, partnering, expression and use of stage
10
Overall Impression
The culmination of how a performance is received by the judges, which includes age appropriate movement and music, costuming, choreography and presentation
10

Teacher Judge

Revel offers a fourth judge to the competition judging panel in most cities. Independent from the other three judges who are scoring routines, this fourth judge provides exclusive and direct feedback to the studio owner, teacher and/or choreographer. This may include costuming, age appropriate music and choreography, prop usage, story development, as well as, suggestions for staging, formations, confidence, engagement, interaction, connection, and performance. While the fourth judge or "teacher judge"  does not score the routines, they may provide additional clarity on topics not addressed by the other three judges.

Safety & Security

REVEL is distinguished as one of only three events certified by the Youth Protection Association for Dance (YPAD). This certification signifies that our team has completed extensive training in Safety and Wellness for young dancers, ensuring adherence to YPAD's rigorous standards. These standards encompass comprehensive background checks for all faculty and staff, certification in CPR and First Aid, and the implementation of policies that maintain REVEL's inclusive, equitable, and family-friendly environment. During REVEL, studios can anticipate convention classes featuring age-appropriate music and choreography. We also expect participating studios to uphold these standards in their performances on the competition stage. We are committed to fostering a collaborative community that drives positive change within the competitive dance industry. For further details on REVEL's YPAD certification, please reach out to our Customer Experience Team.

Learn More

Spectators: Revpass

Revel is pleased to announce the introduction of our new Competition and Remix Closing Show spectator pass, known as REVPASS. Given that Revel Events are held in public venues, this initiative is designed to ensure that only friends and family of participating dancers can access the competition audience. Safety remains a paramount concern for us. All spectators, including parents, family, and friends, must possess a REVPASS to enter the main stage ballroom. Participating dancers and studio staff are exempt from this requirement. Essentially, a REVPASS functions as a ticket to the event, akin to those required for theatre performances or movies, and is provided free of charge.

Prior to their respective Revel Event, studios will receive detailed instructions on how families can obtain a REVPASS. Upon verification at the Mainstage Ballroom entrance, each spectator will be issued a wristband, granting them reentry to the Mainstage Ballroom for the duration of the weekend's Competition and Remix Closing Show. It is important to note that REV-PASS Spectator Wristbands are not valid for observing convention classes.

General Rules & Regulations

  • Participation in the Revel competition requires dancers to be registered for the convention.
  • The competition is not open to teachers and professional dancers.
  • Admission to the Revel competition is complimentary. All registered attendees, along with families, teachers, and studio staff, are invited to attend.
  • Any duet/trio or group performance featuring a dancer aged 20 or older will be adjudicated only.
  • Soloists must be registered under a Studio Account to compete; independent dancers are not eligible to compete solo.
  • By participating, choreographers and attendees consent to Revel's use of all photos and videos for advertising and publicity purposes.
  • Competition fees must be submitted before the event's early bird deadline to avoid incurring a late fee. Specific deadline dates are available on individual event pages, with most cities having a deadline 30 days prior to the event.
  • Registration operates on a first-come, first-served basis, and full payment is required to secure participation in an event.
  • Competition fees are non-refundable.
  • Dance studios may impose additional administrative fees to cover the costs associated with organizing, registering, and attending these events.
  • Bank money orders and wires must be made payable in U.S. funds only.
  • Returned checks will incur a fee equivalent to the amount charged to Revel.
  • If a routine is choreographed by a scheduled Revel judge, that judge will recuse themselves during the performance, and another Revel faculty member will evaluate the routine.
  • Entry limits vary by event; please refer to the specific city page for details on entry limits for your tour city.
  • For the safety of dancers on a raised stage, requests for a blackout during performances will be accommodated at 10% of the standard full lighting.
  • Rosin is strictly prohibited on stage.