Convention
2024 - 2025
Our newly expanded RevKids program offers a comprehensive two-day workshop and a dedicated competition age division, providing an excellent introduction to the convention experience for dancers aged 4-6 years. The program includes half-day, 45-minute classes on both Saturday and Sunday, with opportunities for scholarships awarded by our esteemed teaching faculty. The weekend culminates in an awards presentation and a celebratory party with Rex. Each registered dancer receives one complimentary parent/chaperone observer band, with additional bands available for purchase on-site, subject to availability. Participation in both days of the workshop is mandatory for entry into the RevKids Competition. In cases where venue space is limited, the Mini and RevKids Rooms may be combined.
Each participating studio is entitled to receive up to five complimentary Teacher Pass Lanyards. These lanyards grant studio staff access to observe in each convention room. To qualify for these complimentary lanyards, studios must include all teachers and staff in their event registration. The Teacher Pass Lanyards will be provided in the studio bag at the Revel Registration & Check-In kiosk upon arrival. Should a studio require more than five lanyards, additional ones must be purchased during registration prior to the event.
Parents of registered dancers may attend convention classes by purchasing a Parent Observer Band. All observers must accompany paid dancers only. Studios are responsible for purchasing Parent Observer Bands during registration before the event. Revel advises coordinating the purchase of these bands due to limited ballroom capacity. Please note, Parent Observer Bands are specific to the workshop room (Senior, Teen, Junior, Mini, RevKids) and cannot be used for multiple rooms. Parent observers must ensure their Observer Bands are visible to Revel staff at all times during classes. Observers are required to sit and keep all belongings against the walls to maximize space for dancers. Revel reserves the right to ask any observer to leave the ballroom if they become a distraction to dancers or faculty.
One-day Parent Observer Bands are not available.
Parent Observer Bands are required to watch Friday Night Bonus Classes.
The Pro Reveler Audition Class is conducted on Sunday mornings in each Regional city, specifically for those aspiring to join the Pro Reveler Company as Faculty Assistants with Revel Dance Convention. Successful candidates from these auditions are invited to serve as faculty assistants for one season in the subsequent tour. Prior to auditioning, interested dancers must complete an online Pro Application, accompanied by a $35 application and audition fee to secure their spot in the class.
Upon selection as a Pro Reveler, dancers are required to attend a mandatory Pro Orientation during the summer. This orientation includes meeting fellow Pro Revelers, participating in workshops, having headshots taken, learning choreography, and receiving exclusive Pro Reveler merchandise. After completing their season as a Pro Reveler Faculty Assistant, participants are eligible to compete at Nationals for the title of Pro Reveler of the Year. This prestigious title offers remarkable opportunities, such as lifetime assistantship with Revel, covering all travel expenses, and the chance to teach Friday night bonus classes on the tour, among other prizes. For further details, click here.
Revel Dance Convention’s General Scholarship Audition Class has been rebranded as the Elite Reveler Audition Class. This class will be conducted in the Senior, Teen, Junior, and Mini rooms on Saturday during the convention segment of each regional event. Typically, the class will be a jazz session led by Revel Faculty or Directors. During this class, dancers will audition for various industry-sponsored scholarships, regional tuition scholarships for the upcoming season, and the newly introduced Elite Reveler Scholarships.
Following the completion of the Elite Reveler Audition Class, selected dancers will be honored with the Elite Reveler Runner Up Scholarship. Recipients of this scholarship will have the privilege to perform in the Remix Closing Show on Sunday, with a rehearsal scheduled for Sunday morning prior to the event.
Benefits for Elite Reveler Runner Up include:
Upon the conclusion of the Remix Closing Show on Sunday, Revel will conduct an Awards Presentation. During this ceremony, Elite Reveler Runner Up recipients from each age category will be invited on stage, and the winners for the Elite Reveler Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior categories will be announced.
Benefits for Elite Reveler Winners include:
*Please note that fees for the Elite Reveler of the Year Experience are applicable. For further details, click here.
In each city, the Elite Reveler Rehearsals are scheduled for Sunday within each workshop room. Dancers who are awarded the Elite Reveler Runner Up distinction immediately following the Elite Reveler Audition on Saturday are required to attend. This rehearsal is dedicated to the formatting and staging of one of the Mini, Junior, Teen, or Senior Class combinations, as specified in the event schedule, for a performance during the Remix Closing Show later that day. During the scholarship presentation that follows the Remix Closing Show, the Elite Reveler Runner Up Dancers will be informed of the Elite Reveler Winners in each workshop room.
Pro Reveler Scholarship is a prestigious award that grants dancers entry into the Pro Reveler Company, a Faculty Assistant and Mentorship Program. Recipients benefit from a full waiver of convention tuition fees for all 2024-2025 Regional Events. Additionally, Pro Revelers are invited to assist faculty and join the tour in the subsequent season. The assistantship commences with the Pro Orientation in the summer of 2024, following Nationals.
Elite Reveler Scholarship offers financial support applicable to the current season's Nationals and/or the following season's Regionals. Both Elite Reveler Runners Up and Winners are extended an invitation to partake in the Elite Reveler of the Year Experience at Nationals.
Participants registered for the convention are invited to engage in 2-3 Bonus Classes scheduled on Fridays at each Revel Event. It is important to note that these sessions are accessible to all age groups and proficiency levels, and may present a higher level of difficulty for younger participants. Typically, Bonus Classes are conducted between 5-8pm, and in most locations, they are led by our distinguished Pro Revelers of the Year. Due to spatial constraints, attendance may be limited. Please refer to your specific city’s convention schedule for detailed information and timings regarding Bonus Classes.
Upon receiving scholarships and awards at Revel, studios are encouraged to contact scholarships@dancerevel.com to facilitate the redemption of scholarship codes for their dancers. In instances where a dancer has transitioned to a different studio after being awarded a scholarship or accolade, it is imperative that they obtain written consent from their previous studio to authorize the transfer of any scholarship or award to Revel.
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.
Dancers are advised to bring their own water to ensure they remain hydrated and nourished throughout the convention segment of the Revel Event. It is essential for attending dancers to arrive at each class equipped with the appropriate attire and footwear for the designated dance style. Revel suggests the following guidelines:
Participants who attend multiple 2024-2025 Revel Regional events are eligible for a 25% discount on workshop fees for each additional Regional city attended. To apply this multi-city discount to a new registration, please contact the Revel office directly.
Currently, Revel does not provide a dedicated teacher room. However, teachers and studio directors are welcome to participate in classes at a reduced rate of $175, applicable for the Saturday and Sunday workshops.
