All Nationals Convention and Competition Registration must be entered online by May 15th. Payment is due by June 1st.
There are no entry limits for the number of total routines. However, at this time dancers may compete a max of 1 solo. REVEL may increase the number of solos per dancer pending the number of total entries, at which time studios will be notified of availability.
thePANEL Audition is a workshop scheduled on Thursday, July 6th, where dancers can audition for colleges, talent agencies, casting employers, UDA D1 & D1A dance teams, training programs, and performance companies all under one Revel Roof. Dancers will complete an online application to participate in thePANEL audition workshop. Scholarships and opportunities will be awarded to the dancers during the Gala Dinner on Saturday, July 8th. Click the button below for more details.
thePANELKick off Revel Nationals with a fabulous, themed-party for all attending studios and their families. With Revel Staff and Faculty in attendance, arcade games, bounce houses and food and beverages - this will be one party you won't want to miss! The Rally is scheduled on the first night of Nationals, Monday, July 3rd.
This event is for studio owners and teachers attending Nationals. Join Revel Staff and Faculty for a night of celebration, including dinner and entertainment. The Teacher Meet N Mingle will take place on Friday, July 7th. More details will be sent on location.
Watch our Pro Reveler Faculty Assistant program participants compete for the title, Pro Reveler of the Year in their very own competition showdown. The Pro Of The Year Showdown will take place on the evening of Tuesday, July 4th.
Before getting all dressed up for the Gala Closing Show & Rev Carpet Event, dancers can attend our Nationals Pool Party in the afternoon on Saturday, July 8th. Join us for your favorite pool games, pizza and fun in the sun!
Taking place on Saturday morning, July 8th, Revel will host a special guest who's an icon in the performing arts industry for a Q&A with all attendees. Our guest will also be presented with our REVELATION Icon Award 2023 during the Closing Show. Past recipients and guests include Paula Abdul, Kenny Ortega and Adam Shankman.
Get all dressed up in your iconic REV Carpet look and join our spectacular pre-show festivities, including a walk along the REV Carpet with professional photos by our media team, an interview with our host, a step into our 360 Photo Booth, a selection of hors d'oeuvres, all to the vocals of acclaimed R&B artist, Monique! After you enjoy the REV Carpet, join your dance family for our 4-course Gala Dinner where thePANEL awards will be presented, in addition to the convention scholarships.
Once the Gala Dinner concludes, Revelers will migrate to the main stage ballroom for the incredible Closing Show Performances, which also includes presentation of The Revelation Icon Award, Revelers of The Year, Top Studio Award, Top Choreography Awards, Top Style Awards, Revelry Award, Spirit Revelation Award, and Pro Reveler of The Year!
All guests are required to have a ticket for this event. Purchasing your REV Carpet Gala ticket gives you access to choose your reserved seats for the Closing Show. There are various pricing options available. Click the Gala Tab above to purchase your tickets. This function will sell out so we strongly suggest getting your tickets early.
Upon registering for Nationals, studios will be able to receive up to a max of 5 complimentary VIP Observer Lanyards. These Lanyards will permit studio teachers and staff into each convention room. To be eligible to receive the complimentary VIP Observer Lanyards, studios must list all teacher and staff observers in their registration. VIP Observer Lanyards will be provided in the studio bag at the Registration & Check-In kiosk upon arrival.
Additional VIP Observer Lanyards for teachers and studio staff can be purchased at the Revel Registration & Check-In kiosk during the event. Pricing for the VIP Observer Lanyards are available at the regular observer band rate.
Parents of registered dancers are allowed into the convention classes if they purchase a Parent Observer Band. All Observers must be attending with paid dancers only. Studios can purchase Parent Observer Bands via the Registration Portal prior to Nationals or Parents can purchase the Observer Bands onsite at the Revel Registration & Check-In kiosk during the event. It is strongly encouraged to coordinate & purchase Parent Observer Bands prior to the event as quantities may be limited due to capacity. Parents purchasing Observer Bands onsite at Nationals will be required to verify their dancer's name, studio name and date of birth. Also, Parent Observer Bands are specific to the Revel Level (Senior, Teen, Junior, Mini) and may not be used to gain access to multiple rooms.
Parent Observers must make sure Observer Bands are visible for Revel staff at all times during the classes. Parent Observers must sit and keep all belongings against the walls to provide the maximum amount of space for the dancers. No photo or video is allowed in the ballrooms at any time. Revel reserves the right to ask any observer to leave the ballroom if they become a distraction to the dancers or faculty.
At Nationals, dance families and spectators of the competition will need to obtain a REVPASS. This is separate from an Observer Band.
Because Revel Events take place in public spaces, we are including this new measure to help ensure that ONLY friends and family of participating dancers are able to gain access to the competition audience. Safety is at the core of what we do. Any spectator (parents, family and friends) viewing the Competition in-person must have a REV-PASS to enter the main stage ballroom. Participating dancers and studio staff do not need a REVPASS. A REVPASS is essentially a ticket to the show, just like you would have to enter a theatre performance or movie, and are FREE.
Registered studios will receive info on how to obtain a REVPASS prior to Nationals.
REVPASS is not needed to gain entry to the Gala Dinner, Awards, and Closing Show.
All props must be listed for each dance upon registration. Each prop must include a description and accurate set up/tear down time. Props or set pieces over 10 feet high or over 200 pounds are not permitted without explicit permission from Revel. Point deductions will be made for inaccurate prop details and set-up time.
All music must be uploaded to Revel's registration software at least one week prior to Nationals. (Please be sure to have a back-up for all of your music with you at the competition via iPod).
Revel does not permit photo and video to be taken during the convention and competition. Photo and Video can be purchased online at the Media tab above.
The Revel Stage is generally 40 feet wide and 28 feet deep and includes wingspace.
Revel is proud to safely offer access to its Nationals livestream via a password protected webpage. Prior to Nationals, each studio will receive a passcode which may be shared with friends and family wishing to view the Competition or Gala Closing Show. This is a complimentary offering and is subject to the quality and availability of internet strength at the venue. It is recommended to view the stream with a high speed internet connection. Please note that viewers are unable to rewind or fast forward the stream. Videos and Photos are available for purchase separately. It is strictly forbidden to screen record the livestream and share it.
Enjoy the show!
To qualify, a studio must have received a Top Revelation Award during the Nationals Competition Event. Top Studio will go to the highest scoring Top Revelation Winner.
Cash Prize: $5,000
Presented for excellence in choreography. One award will be presented in each dance style.
REV Cash Prize: $1,000
Presented to the studio who displayed camaraderie, professionalism and kindness during the Nationals Competition Event.
REV Cash Prize: $1,000
Presented to the highest scoring group, line or production from each studio. Must have registered a minimum of 10 group routines to qualify.
REV Cash Prize: $250
Presented to a studio that showed versatility across multiple dance styles.
REV Cash Prize: $1,500
Judges will reward top overall placements based on score in each age division and style category.
REV Cash Prize: 1st - $100 / 2nd - $75 / 3rd - $50
Judge's Pick Award - going to groups, lines or productions. Top Revelation Winners will re-perform their routines in the Nationals Gala Closing Show.
REV Cash Prize: $1,000
Presented to the 1st Place Solo in each age division.
Cash Prize of $250; First Runner Up receives $100 Cash Prize; Second Runner Up receives $75 Cash Prize
Faculty Assistant Program Title - presented to and chosen from the 22-23 Pro Reveler Program participants.
Cash Prize: $500
Presented to the highest scoring solo, due/trio, group, line or production in each dance style.
REV Cash Prize: $250
Revel Faculty & Judges will award dancers with Special Awards that prize excellence in a variety of dance elements.
Revel Faculty and Judges will award excellence in choreography.
Everyone (family/friends, dancers, studio staff, etc) is required to have a ticket to attend the Gala Experience. Purchasing your Gala Experience ticket gives you access to the Rev Carpet Pre-Show, thePANEL & Convention Scholarships Awards (during the dinner) and the Nationals Closing Show. There are three ticket pricing options available below. Please note that General Admission tickets do not have assigned seats.
Use the buttons below to purchase tickets.
Get all dressed up in your iconic REV Carpet look and join our spectacular pre-show festivities, including a walk along the REV Carpet with professional photos by our media team, a possible Rev Carpet interview with our dynamic Rev Carpet host, a step into our 360 Photo/Video Booth, a selection of delicious hors d'oeuvres, all set to the vocals of acclaimed jazz artist, Monique!
After you enjoy the REV Carpet experience, join your dance family for a delectable 4-course Gala Dinner, where thePANEL awards will be presented, in addition to the convention scholarship awards.
Once the Gala Dinner/thePANEL & Convention scholarships ceremony concludes, Revelers will migrate from The Pavilion to the Main Stage Ballroom for the incredible Nationals Closing Show Performances, which also includes the presentation of our Revelation Icon Award to Broadway legend Chita Rivera, Revelers of The Year, Top Studio Award, Top Choreography Award, Top Style Awards, Revelry Award, Spirit Revelation Award, and Pro Reveler of The Year!
This experience includes access to the Rev Carpet Pre Show & Entertainment Experience (with hors d'oeuvres), 4-course plated meal seated in the VIP Experience Section in The Pavilion (first six rows of tables closest to awards stage), a Nationals souvenir glass, and reserved seating (pick your seats) for the closing show in rows 1-11 of the Main Stage Ballroom. Dinner tables seat a max of 11 individuals. Meal includes bread service, salad service, choice of Pasta Primavera or Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken or Chef's Vegan Creation, dessert and iced tea/coffee/hot tea.
This experience includes access to the Rev Carpet Pre Show & Entertainment Experience (with hors d'oeuvres), 4-course plated meal in the Premium Experience Section in The Pavilion (rows 7-14 of tables closest to awards stage), and reserved seating in rows 12-24 for the closing show in the Main Stage Ballroom. Meal includes Bread Service, Salad Service, choice of Pasta Primavera or Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken or Chef's Vegan Creation, dessert and iced tea/coffee/hot tea.
This experience includes access to the Rev Carpet Pre Show & Entertainment Experience (with hors d'oeuvres), limited seating for thePANEL and Scholarships Ceremony during the Gala Dinner, followed by general admission access (unable to pick your seat ahead of time) in the General Admission section of seating in the main stage ballroom for the closing show. The General Admission Experience does not include the 4-course meal.
