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A GROUP-FOCUSSED COMPETITIVE EVENT

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May 18 - 21, 2023
Westin Resort & Spa Whistler

This group-focussed competition will draw like-minded dancers from across western Canada to show judges their best. Designed to spark energy, “Power Surges”, will be spontaneously awarded throughout the competition to recognize routines that capture a judge’s heart.

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Enjoy an immersive weekend of dance in the beauty and luxury of The Westin Resort & Spa Whistler. Get swept up in the energy by four days of competition, and pamper yourself in one of Canada’s most incredible locations. 

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Entry Deadline: December 15, 2022

Reserve early this event is selling out fast!

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GROUPS & POWER ELEMENT SOLOS  (Power Max, Improv and Student Choreography). Additional solos, duos and trios will be allocated (space permitting) to attending studios based on their original entry numbers.
 

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Power Element Solos

POWER MAX SOLO

  • This category is open to all ages and divisions.

  • Dancers will enter ONE solo in the category.

  • All disciplines compete against one another.

  • The winner of the POWER MAX Solo category will receive a cash prize of $250!

  • The winner of the Power Max Solo will be invited to perform in the Power Max Showdown on Sunday.

 

IMPROV SOLO

  • This category is open to all ages and divisions.

  • All disciplines compete against one another.

  • 30 minutes prior to the start of this category, the contestants will meet with a DP Team member in a designated area.

  • At this time the contestants, will listen to a selection of THREE (3) songs.

  • Contestants will choose ONE (1) of the songs and decide the style of dance they wish to perform (i.e., bring all of your shoes!)

  • Dancers will have 10 minutes to prepare their routine.

  • Contestants will wait in a pod backstage with noise cancelling headphones (or a separate designated area), so that they are not able to hear/see the other contestants perform.

  • The winner of the IMPROV Solo category will receive a cash prize of $250

 

STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY SOLO

  • This category is open to all ages and divisions.

  • All disciplines compete against one another.

  • With the above exception, the definition for this solo is the same as the Student Choreography Solo currently at Dance Power.

  • https://www.dancepower.com/student-choreography

  • The winner of the STUDENT CHOREOGRAPHY Solo category will receive a cash prize of $250