Q. What hotel will we be at?

A. Renaissance Glendale Hotel & Spa

Q. Should I get a room at the hotel?

A. It is always advised that our students should get a room to rest and store their personal belongings in. If you prefer not to get a room we will always have a dressing room available to you to change and store your items. However this dressing room is shared and we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.

Q. How is check in or registration handled for the competition?

A. A teacher or manager of the studio will usually pick up all necessary items from the check in table and distribute them to you once you arrive.

Q. Can my friends / family come and watch?

A. We encourage or students to share their experience with both their friends and their family. There is an admission fee per session and tickets are available at the door. The cost is $15.00 per session excluding Saturday evening. Tickets to the dinner events are also available Please talk to your instructor or studio manager for family dinner tickets.

Q. What is the attire for the event?

A. The day sessions are a more casual attire for spectators. The Saturday evening dinner, show, & professional divisions will be a more formal night for all who attend. The ballroom is kept rather cool fore the entire event, so it is advised that you bring a light sweater or jacket if you get cold easily.

Q. Is photography permitted or will you have a professional photographer available?

A. All photography is permitted including flash photography. It is encouraged that you invite someone who can snap a few photos of you on the dance floor. We no not hire a professional photographer.

Q. Is video taping permitted or will you have a professional company available?

A. Of Course! We will also have a profesional company taping the entire event and will make the DVD's avalible to our studios

Q. Can I bring food into the ballroom?

A. Yes. You can always bring a snack or a light meal into the ballroom if you are not on the food package for the competition. However, depending on the schedule you might find it difficult to obtain food given the short breaks in schedules. We always advise students to be on the lunch and dinner packages.