march 21st & 22nd
(two day event - plan accordingly)
seaworld | san Antonio, TX
this competition does not have any requirements, bids or previous award standing for participation
TEAM
ELITE
PEP SQUAD
PRODUCTION
OFFICER
SOCIAL OFFICER ENSEMBLE
SMALL ENSEMBLE
MEDIUM ENSEMBLE
LARGE ENSEMBLE
EXTRA LARGE ENSEMBLE
TRIO
DUET
SOLO
INDEPENDENT SOLOIST
$365 per entry
$365 per entry
$365 per entry
$365 per entry
$320 per entry
$310 per entry
$245 per entry
$255 per entry
$265 per entry
$275 per entry
$210 per entry
$200 per entry
$125 per entry
$145 per entry
Qualifying As A Soloist
Any soloists who placed in the top 1-3rd ranking at a 2025 Danceline Regional or State contest will automatically qualify to compete at Nationals.
What Does That Mean?--It means that you do not have to Pre-Qualify. You automatically qualify to compete for the National title!
All other solos will have to compete in our Preliminary Round typically held on Friday evening. We do reserve the option to have some of the Preliminary Round on Saturday if necessary.
The number of solos chosen for Saturday Finals depend on high scores for the contest and time availability. Please note that all solos are evaluated on the scores received during the two-day National Competition for their National Title Placement. Adjudication and scores from previous contest performances does not count toward National Title.
SOLO PRE-QUALIFICATION
Performance Details
Performances will take place at Sea World both Friday and Saturday.
Performers and Directors will automatically receive a Friday Sea World Ticket Admission if their performers are scheduled to dance on Friday between 5:30-9PM.
Spectator Information for Solo Pre-Qualifications
Spectators wishing to get into park for the Friday performance will have to purchase a Friday Bonus Ticket for $29 to view the contest.
*Please note that all types of tickets must be purchased before March 1st in order to be a part of the Group Discount.
SOLO PRE-QUALIFICATION SCHEDULE
A preliminary schedule for Nationals will be available at the end of February to determine which day(s) your group will be performing.
SCHOOL/STUDIO PRICING AND TICKET INFORMATION
TICKET ORDERS MUST BE PAID FOR BY MARCH 1ST
Please note that all performers, directors and spectators MUST purchase a Sea World ticket through Danceline to perform or view this contest. Discounted tickets may be purchased through Danceline before March 1st.
Limited Sea World Tickets MAY be available after Mar 1st on a first-come first-served basis for $79+ and may not include the Saturday catered lunch. Purchase your discounted group tickets EARLY for best pricing and to ensure a stress-free experience!
Group Tickets for schools/studios who register and pay before March 1st are $59
These tickets must be purchased with one payment from school/studio and purchased before March 1st.
Tickets include:
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This includes full day park admission for their contest day. If they are performing both Friday and Sat this includes both days for performers and directors only. (In order for Friday admission school/studio must have performers scheduled to compete for Friday evening) Please note for Friday we have limited performance spots
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Admission to Danceline Contest
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Catered Lunch for Saturday
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Parking is included if tickets are picked up before they enter park
COMPLIMENTARY TICKETS: Each school/studio entering at least 1 team or officer routine will receive 2 complimentary director tickets to park if registered and paid in full by March 1st. Complimentary tickets will not be available after March 1st.
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SEAWORLD ADMISSION & PARKING
PARKING
Sea World Parking is free to those who pick up tickets on Friday and have tickets to enter parking. If guests arrive on Saturday morning and do not already have tickets when entering parking are will have to pay for their parking.
SPECTATOR SEAWORLD ADMISSION
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Spectator Tickets for Spectators who purchase tickets individually and register before March 1st are $69
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This includes full day park admission for Saturday.
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Admission to Danceline Contest
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Catered Lunch for Saturday
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Parking is included if tickets are picked up before they enter park.
SEASON PASSES: If someone wants to purchase their own Sea World Park ticket or has season passes, they cannot enter park until general opening and will have to purchase a ticket to Danceline Nationals for $15 to be able to enter the competition area..
Children ages 2 and under are FREE.
IMPORTANT DETAILS
Each dancer, director, spectator, bus driver and anyone entering the park to attend the Nationals Competition MUST purchase a ticket through Danceline in order to have the early access to the park at 7:30AM. These tickets are exclusively priced at a discounted rate and include a catered lunch at Ports Of Call.
COMPETITION PAYMENTS
All contest fees are non-refundable but can be transferred to another Danceline USA event. Entry fees, Registration and Media Submissions should be received no later than 3 weeks prior to competition date. Entry fees received after competition deadline will be charged a $200 late fee. If payment has not been received on contest day performers may not be eligible for awards. Substitutions for performers can be made at no additional charge. Please notify our office if substitutions are necessary.
REQUEST AN INVOICE
All competition invoices can be accessed through the registration portal, however, should you need an edit, change or have a special request concerning your invoice, please contact our Accounts Manager, Rhonda at rwdanceline@gmail.com
MAKING PAYMENTS
All competition balances can be paid online with credit/debit card through the registration portal. Only School Institutions may pay competition fees with a check.
We do not accept Purchase Orders or Personal Checks.
All checks can be made to: Danceline
Mail Checks to: Danceline, PO Box 2567, Fredericksburg, TX 78624
REFUNDS/CANCELLATIONS
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There are no cancellation refunds once the 10-day countdown before event begins. A partial credit may be offered on a case by case basis.
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If Danceline cancels a contest, a full refund will be issued within 30 days or less or a full credit may be given.
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In the event of an unforeseen natural disaster or involuntary cancellation of the contest date or location, a full credit will be issued to use at another Danceline event in the next two years.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS
WELCOME PACKETS
Upon registration, directors will be invited to a private group on this website where updates, information and reminders will be made available. It is highly recommended that directors download the app in order to get notifications on their smart device.
The following documents will be available through the group:
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Contest Site Profile
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Park Map
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Schedule
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And More
DANCELINE USA ACCIDENT WAIVER
Directors and Independent Soloists will be required to submit our Accident Waiver prior to competing. Failure to do so will prevent performer from participating. The link to this form will be sent in the welcome group.
SEAWORLD ACCIDENT WAIVER
Every person entering the SeaWorld Theme Park is required to complete the SeaWorld Accident Form and turn it in upon arrival. Due to the park opening the gates to our group prior to general admission, this form is required by the park management. Danceline USA is not responsible for ensuring that this form is completed by every individual and refunds will not be made should denial into the park come as a result of an individual not having this form.
PERFORMERS MUSIC
All music should be uploaded directly Into your registration through your log In portal at least 2 weeks prior to contest date. It is not the responsibility of Danceline or our sound tech to edit music on site or during a performance. All music should be edited before the day of the contest. Danceline will not speed up or slow down your music. Please provide music that is at your desired tempo.
Please bring a back up of all music on the day of contest In the event that there are technical difficulties.
Additionally, it is the responsibility of the director to handle all music rights and restrictions. It is assumed that all music has been legally purchased and meets music industry guidelines. Danceline USA considers all music used at our contest locations as used for educational purposes only. Music must be purchased legally and should not violate any copyright laws.
F.A.Q.'S
Q. Do we have to qualify for this competiton before signing up?
A. No. This competition is open for all that wish to compete. The only qualifications are for solos.
Q. Is the hotel included in our fees?
A. No. There are suggested hotels with group rates available. You can see that information below. It is the directors responsiblity to book hotel for your team.
Q. As a spectator, why do I have to arrive at 7:30am the day of Nationals?
A. SeaWorld staff open the theme park early for our special event BEFORE the public is allowed accessed. Anyone that shows up after our special entry time will have to wait until the park opens at it's normal times.
Q. Do I have to pay for children?
A. Children 2 years and under are free. Children ages 3+ must have a purchased ticket.
Q. How much is the parking fee for school buses?
A. School buses do not have a parking fee as it is free of charge.
PERFORMANCE AREA DETAILS
All performances will take place on the Sea World Nautilus Stage. It is a large covered black wooden stage. There will be a black curtain background with black side curtains will be used for team entrances and exits. Performers are welcome to use this wing area for performance entrances and exits but note that there is one on each side only and no entrances or exits may come from the back due to safety restrictions per the parks request. It is imporant to note that backstage cross overs are strictly prohibited per the parks request.
ENTRANCE AND EXIT
The dancers will enter from back stage left and exit back stage right.
PERFORMANCE AREA IMAGES
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SCHEDULES
A tentative schedule of competition will become available on the Monday prior to the competition. Directors are responsible for checking this schedule for all updates and changes that will occur throughout the week. Danceline strives to provide the best competition schedule for all participants and therefore will not allow changes to the schedule after 5pm on the Thursday prior to the contest date. The only changes allowed after the deadline will be cancellations.
All schedule inquiries can be made to our office at dancelineusa@gmail.com.
TEAM ARRIVAL/CHECK-IN
All Teams should plan to arrival/check-in at 7:30am on Saturday morning.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday Mar 22
6:30-9:30 Solo Pre-lim
7:15-9:30 Director/Spectator Pre-Registration
Saturday Mar 23
7:30-8:30 Registration outside Sea World Main Gate
8:30-4:00PM Nationals Contest at Nautilus Theater
10:00-9:00 Guests can enjoy Sea World at their leisure
1:00-2:00 Lunch at Ports Of Call
4:00-5:00PM Awards Ceremony at Nautilus Theater
5:00-9:00 Enjoy Sea World Park!
MISS DANCELINE USA
Only varsity solo participants (grades 11-12th) are eligible for the Miss Danceline USA Scholarship award. The first place winner of the solo competition will be awarded a $150 college scholarship!
This award is given at all competition locations.
We are thankful for our current sponsors for helping us provide the College Scholarship Fund for this program.
CLASSIFICATION
Specific awards for various classifications will be based on number of entries per class, institution, age and team size. There must be at least three in various classifications to deem specific class awards. Classifications will be divided or combined according to number of participants in each classification, division and category per contest.
Class I: The majority of dancers have 1-2 years of training and perform at a beginner to intermediate skill level.
Class II: The majority of dancers have 3-5 years of training and perform at an intermediate to advanced skill level.
TEAM DIVISIONS
Small Team = 2-19 dancers
Medium Team = 20-34 dancers
Large Team = 35-49 dancers
Mega Team = 50+ dancers
AGE/GRADE DIVISIONS
Age/Grade division is based on the average grade of team competing.
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Mascots: Pre- K & K
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Young Juniors: 1st - 3rd Grade
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Juniors: 4th - 6th Grade
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Junior High: 7th - 9th Grade
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*NEW* Pep Squad: 9th-12th Grade
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Junior Varsity: 9th - 10th Grade
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Varsity/High School: 10th - 12th Grade
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Collegiate: Ages 18-24 associated with a college
ADJUDICATION
Professional judges will evaluate each performance in the areas of technique, showmanship,
choreography, execution, appearance and overall effect. Points may be deducted in the areas of appearance, choreography and/or overall impression categories should costuming, movements, or music be deemed inappropriate for all audience levels. Should a dancer verbally expel inappropriate language while performing, a lower rating will automatically be assigned. This will be determined at the discretion of the judging panel. All judges decisions are final. Video Adjudication will become available following the competition through the team log in portal.
Digital Score Sheets are used for adjudication. Below are samples of the score sheets.
RESULTS
Award results will be posted after each competition and will be available for download. You can view the results page by clicking here.
SHARE PHOTOS
We love seeing the photos that you snapped throughout the day. We will select the best ones to share through various platforms. Be encouraged to share them with us by emailing them to info@dancelineusa.com
CELEBRATE YOUR WIN
Plan to celebrate your awards by purchasing patches, pins and apparel through our online shop The Butterfly Boutique!
Our collection is available to ship straight to you! All orders over $50 ship for FREE!