Convention — Hollywood Dance Jamz
✦ Hollywood Invitational 2027 Orlando · June 24–29 San Diego · July 5–10
Hollywood Dance Jamz

Convention

Three days. All styles. All yours.

Join us for a convention weekend experience you won't forget! At Hollywood Dance Jamz our mission is to provide dancers with an uplifting weekend with some of the hottest choreographers, teachers, and professional dancers Hollywood has to offer.

Each weekend features exciting classes in Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Contemporary, Jazz Funk, and Ballet — plus competition, scholarship auditions, and a Sunday finale presentation.

Scholarships

Opportunities Every Weekend

Regional weekends include scholarships to Millennium Dance Complex in LA, scholarship checks, convention scholarships, and National Finals scholarships. View scholarship details →

Required

Full Convention Registration

Dancers must register for the full convention to compete. You do not need to enter the competition to attend convention — but competition requires convention. View competition details →

Complete your digital waiver through the registration portal.

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2026–2027 Workshop Levels

Ages are calculated as of January 1, 2027.

Minis1 day · ages 5–7
Juniors2 days · ages 8–10
Pre-Teen2 days · ages 11–12
Teens2 days · ages 13–14
Seniors2 days · ages 15–18
TeachersStudio owners & teachers

Frequent student discount: Dancers who attend one regional city at standard registration may attend a second city in the 2026–2027 season at 50% off. Does not apply to National Finals. Teachers receive free teacher passes when attending more than one regional city. See Teachers for studio discount tiers.

Independent dancers must register through a studio account with a valid teacher on file. Priority is given to registered studios with groups in attendance. Independent dancers are eligible for scholarships but not the Regional Dancer of the Year title.

Are you a studio owner? Please reach out regarding special pricing and studio discounts. Contact us.

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Styles Taught
Jazz Tap Hip Hop Contemporary Jazz Funk Ballet
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Workshop Levels
Minis

Ages 5–7

One-day convention, typically Saturday. Includes one free parent observer pass for the Mini room only, provided at registration.

Juniors

Ages 8–10

Full weekend — two full days of classes.

Pre-Teen

Ages 11–12

Full weekend — two full days of classes.

Teens

Ages 13–14

Full weekend — two full days of classes.

Seniors

Ages 15–18

Full weekend — two full days of classes.

Mini Plus

Mini Age, Full Weekend

Mini-age dancers who wish to attend the full weekend may dance in the Mini or Junior room and audition for Mini scholarships. Billed at the Junior rate.

Dancers may be placed in a higher level based on ability with teacher approval — contact us before the event so we can confirm capacity. Dancers may never attend a lower workshop level. Scholarship auditions must be in the dancer’s current age division, regardless of workshop level.

  • Minis may be combined into the Junior level if city attendance does not support a separate Mini class.
  • Levels may be combined due to hotel space and attendance.
  • Dancers may dance in a higher age division without changing their wristband (except Minis). Wristbands stay age-based for scholarship purposes — approval required before the event.
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Observers & Classroom Etiquette
Mini Room

One Parent Pass

Minis receive one free observer pass for the Mini room at registration. Passes are transferable. Additional observer bands are not sold. Seating is not guaranteed — please no large bags, costuming, or blankets on the floor.

Junior & Pre-Teen

Chaperone Bands

Studios may receive 1–2 free parent chaperone bands based on registration size. Teachers assign chaperones for each ballroom. No general observers in class this season.

All Levels

In the Classroom

Personal cell phone photos are permitted. Professional photography and photography using professional equipment are prohibited, except for authorized event photographers. Personal video recording is not permitted during classes. Please keep noise and conversation to a minimum. Teachers observing classes pay the teacher rate.

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Weekend Schedule

Schedules are emailed 1–2 weeks before each event and vary by city based on attendance.

Fri
  • 7:00 AM+
    Competition Start times vary by city
  • Approx. 7:00 PM
    Bonus Master Classes
Sat
  • 7:00 AM
    Registration Opens
  • 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Classes Juniors, Pre-Teens, Teens, Seniors
  • 3:00 PM
    Competition
Sun
  • 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Classes
  • After Classes
    Faculty Show & Scholarship Presentation
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Policies

Registration & payment

  • TEACHERS! PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL US TO CONFIRM PRICING AND DISCOUNTS!
  • Convention and competition fees are in US funds and are non-refundable.
  • At event registration, pay by cash, credit card, cashier’s check, or money order. Personal and studio checks are not accepted on event day.
  • Send ONE check covering all fees, payable to Hollywood Dance Jamz; convention and competition fees may be combined. A returned check carries a $35 fee.
  • Hotel discounted room rates apply until the cutoff date or until the block sells out.

Scholarships & attendance

  • Scholarships cannot be combined with other scholarships or discounts.
  • To redeem a scholarship, email a copy to info@hollywooddancejamz.com.
  • HDJ regional scholarships apply to regional convention fees only. National Finals scholarships do not.
  • Studios are responsible for their dancers throughout the weekend.
  • Schedules are subject to change. Directors have final interpretation of all rules.
  • By registering, all attendees agree that Hollywood Dance Jamz is not liable for injury or loss of property during the event.

More questions? See our FAQ or contact us.

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