WEDNESDAY – January 7, 2026

Zoom Coaches Briefing (Two Weeks Before Event)

One representative per program should attend one Zoom session:

• 10 AM (CST)

• 7 PM (CST)

Zoom details will be sent prior.

FRIDAY – January 23, 2026

7 AM – 8 PM

Registration, Store & Ticket Booth Open
3rd Floor – Red Wing

• Coaches check in once for event info and gifts

• All American & Performer of the Year participants do not need to check in

• Pre-order ticket pickup has a separate line

• Pre-order store closes: January 11, 2026

8 AM – 9 PM

Coach & Teacher Lounge
3rd Floor – Board Room 3
Lunch provided daily; details posted in the lounge.

Master Classes

Wear dance attire & bring water. For registered dancers and coaches - closed to the public.

8–8:45 AM – Master Class #1

• 9 & Under → 2nd Floor – Orchestra … Jazz/Funk

• Ages 10–14 → 2nd Floor – Marquette … Pom

• Ages 15+ → 3rd Floor – Ballroom … Progressions & Technique

9–9:45 AM – Master Class #2

• 9 & Under → 2nd Floor – Orchestra … Pom

• Ages 10–14 → 2nd Floor – Marquette … Progressions & Technique

• Ages 15+ → 3rd Floor – Ballroom … Jazz/Funk

8:15–9:30 AM – Coach Master Class & Mixer

“ARE YOU LEADING OR MANAGING? WHY LEADERSHIP MATTERS”

3rd Floor – Board Room 3
Don’t miss out on this amazing class specifically tailored for dance coaches. Coffee, breakfast items & mimosas provided!

Your team can only implement your vision if they understand it, and you empower them to execute. The work that leaders do - the work that really matters - is boiled down to three areas: crafting a vision, building alignment, and championing execution. In this powerful session, Julie Straw, co-author of The Work of Leaders, will share key principles to propel your team forward, providing you with a playbook that you can easily implement to elevate your studio and dance team to new levels.

Julie Straw spent her career in corporate education, overseeing a network of 1800 trainers, coaches and consultants. In addition to co-authoring The Work of Leaders, Julie is the author of The 4-Dimensional Manager. She combines her leadership experience with coaching expertise to help leaders and managers build high-performing teams.

11:30 AM – Doors Open for Team Competition

12 - 10 PM – Solo Presentations

3rd Floor – Ballroom
All American (AA) & Performer of the Year (POY) candidates perform

NEW - 2 minute time limit
Bring backup music!
Follow the live schedule with the DanceBUG app

12 – 7 PM – All American Interviews

3rd Floor – Boardrooms 1 & 2

• Wear team warmup, costume, or interview attire

• Arrive 10 minutes early

• Top interview scorers receive awards & scholarships

  
  

7 - 7:45 PM – Purple Party (Ages 11 & Under)

2nd Floor – Symphony III
No feather boas, please!

9:30–10:15 PM – Purple Party (Ages 12 & Older)

2nd Floor – Symphony III

10:30-11:15 PM – College Mixer

3rd Floor – Rochester
College & university dancers only – Wear purple & come ready to dance!

SATURDAY – January 24, 2026

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Registration, Store & Ticket Booth Open
3rd Floor – Red Wing

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Coach & Teacher Lounge
3rd Floor – Directors Row 3

7:30 AM – Doors Open

3rd Floor – Ballroom

8:00 AM – 4 PM – Team Competition & Awards

All Awards: 3rd Floor – Ballroom
Champion Ring Pickup: Salon E Foyer Area (Immediately following each ceremony)

Time TBD – Graduating Senior Rehearsal

3rd Floor – Rochester
Outfit: Purple top, black bottom (store options available)

4:30 – 6:30 PM – Duo/Trio Challenge (DTC)

3rd Floor – Ballroom

• NEW - 2 minute max time limit

• Winners perform during Gala

7:15 PM – Paparazzi Interviews

3rd Floor – Foyer
Dress up, strike a pose, and enjoy photo ops before the Gala!

8:00 PM – Awards Gala

3rd Floor – Ballroom
Kicking off with the Minnesota Vikings Cheerleaders!
Dress to impress – Prom attire encouraged
Open to all – No ticket required

Awards Announced at Gala:

• Performer of the Year Champions (all ages)

• Academic Excellence Recipients

• National Dance Coach of the Year

• Distinguished Leaders & Outstanding Staff

• All American Champions (Interview, Paperwork, Scholastic, Overall)

• Hall of Fame Inductee

SUNDAY – January 25, 2026

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Store & Ticket Booth Open
3rd Floor – Red Wing

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Coach & Teacher Lounge
3rd Floor – Board Room 3

9:00 AM – Doors Open

3rd Floor – Ballroom

9:30 – 10:00 AM – Senior Solo Dance-Off

• Top 10 Senior Soloists (15–18 yrs) perform again

• Awards immediately following

10:45 AM – 5 PM – Team Competition & Awards

FINAL AWARDS CEREMONIES

3rd Floor – Ballroom
Champion Ring Pickup: Salon E Foyer Area

• Graduating Seniors Performance

• Grand Champion Announcement

• USASF Worlds Bids

• Rebel Athletic Costume Prize Winners

7:00 PM – Event Concludes