CONFIRMED SCHEDULE
2024
Regional Competition Locations
Registration opens AUG 1st
RSVPs open AUG 1st
(Secure A Discount!)
OMAHA, NE - FEB 17
Alan J. Levine Performing Arts Theatre
DULUTH, MN - FEB 24
The Marshall School
SIOUX FALLS, SD - MAR 16
O’ Gorman Theater
PEORIA, IL - MAR 23
Five Points Washington
ARLINGTON, TX - APR 6
Grapevine High School Performing Arts Center
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - APR 20
Moore High School Performing Arts Center
DES MOINES, IA - APR 27
Knoxville Performing Arts Center
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 11
Chanhassen High School Performing Arts Center
These are one-day events and WILL sell out. We cap the number of entries we will take for each location based on size of the theatre and dressing areas to keep everyone happy and sane.
Select locations may use a Friday evening block of solos to help keep the day event shorter. If you have a dancer with constraints, let us know – our super smart scheduling software will handle it.
Place your RSVP for just $100 (it goes toward your entry fees) and give us an estimated number of entries you’re bringing to save your space and secure a 15% discount.
A COMPETITION MADE
BY STUDIOS
FOR STUDIOS
Are you ready for a fresh new approach to dance competitions? GEMS aims to deliver an awesome experience for students, parents & studios alike. From final schedules 2-weeks ahead of event dates to free programs, this competition was designed by studio voices like yours! Check out all that’s in store when you dance with GEMS.
Questions?
During business hours:
Give us a call or text @ 507-405-4367
Prefer email? Use hello@dancegems.com
Working the late shift?
Dance studio life can leave you with weird pockets of time to get stuff done. We get it! While we’re not quite 24/7 we are definitely available ‘after hours’ and respond quickly. Reach out by email, text, or Facebook–whatever works best for you.
Unique Competition Features
FREE GEMS Swag
For Every Dancer
Every dancer receives a limited edition Gems Dance Competition merchandise item.
Past items have included swanky t-shirts, cozy custom socks and Tritan sport bottles. Our designs are fresh & hip with both dudes and dudettes in mind!
FREE PRINTED PROGRAMS
Video Adjudication
VIP Studio Lounge
A magical oasis in the midst of a crazy day, the VIP Lounge is for studio owners and their staff to take a break and recharge. You spend a lot of time taking care of your students. It’s just our little way of taking care of you!
Filled with luscious coffee from Death Wish Coffee, premium teas, chilled bubbly sodas and top-shelf sparkling waters, you’re sure to find a beverage to suit. You’ll also find a treasure trove of healthy snacks and sinful delights stocked throughout the event.
THERE IS SO MUCH MORE TO A GEMS COMPETITION
If you think these featured perks are great, wait until you see what else we have in store!
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