Monsters Dance is open to all ages 6 year and older, kid through adult!

We offer the following as a guide only, placing more emphasis on years of experience versus dancer age. Use your best judgment, and if you need to change levels, you may do so prior to the third class commencing on the first day of the event, space permitting. Additional fees will apply if switching from Junior level to Intermediate/Advanced level.

Junior Level: Recommended for beginner dancers, ages 6-10. Includes a full weekend of classes (2 fewer class than Int/Adv levels). In some cities the Junior and Intermediate levels may be combined.

Intermediate Level: Recommended for dancers aged 11-14 with 3+ years of experience.

Advanced Level: Recommended for advanced dancers ages 15 and over, with 6+ years of high level hip hop/commercial training.

Industry Upgrade: For advanced, pre-professional dancers aged 16 years and older. Includes full weekend of classes plus a 2-hour Friday evening Industry session. Each session will be focused on a specific topic and provides dancers training in navigating within the dance industry (for example, how to audition, performing with an artist, working with props, etc). Must be 16 or older.

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We make putting groups together simple for you and your studio/crew, and will reward you for doing so!

For every 11 full fee paying dancers registered, we will discount your registration with a $315 discount (11 dancers = $315 discount, 22 dancers = $630, etc). Savings are deducted from your group balance when checking out through your Monsters account. Must be paid in full 30 days prior to event to receive group discount, no extensions or exceptions.

Yes you can! Log back into your Monsters account to add more dancers to your group, space permitting. Additional dancers may not be added if desired level is sold out.

Individual dancers are always welcome and can register for convention AND competition independently at any time! If you have any friends who would like to go with you to Monsters, gather them together and qualify yourself for the group of 11 or more discounts (see Group Discounts above).

Monsters does not permit in-person observation of our convention classes (credentialed Group Leaders and other credentialed officials excepted). No observation of audition or industry classes is permitted.

Monsters offers a complimentary virtual observer live feed of classes for parents/guardians wishing to observe classes.

While Monsters does not sell observer wristbands, our guests are welcome to register to attend the event at the Industry level - Industry wristbands provide access to all ballrooms and may be used for both participation and observation - ideal for teachers, parents and guardians who would also like to train with us! Teachers and studio owners may also register to participate in the Junior and Intermediate rooms to allow ballroom access but please note the audition class is for wristbanded, participating dancers only - absolutely no observation of any kind.

The audition offered at Monsters is designed like any of the other classes you'll experience throughout the weekend - dancers will learn some choreography and perform it in small groups for our Faculty Choreographers. The only difference is dancers wear a number for the chance to be selected for awards. This class will help you grow as a dancer by providing you an authentic audition experience to test your potential in a real-life setting. You also have a chance to be selected for a variety of scholarships, including our Monsters Show Nominations! And, it's included with all registrations as well, no additional fees to audition at Monsters Dance.

The Club Stylz showcase is a performance/exhibition opportunity for groups of 4+ dancers, with (optional) faculty critiques.

It’s your opportunity to be seen by and receive feedback from the Industry’s top choreographers. The Club Stylz showcase is a non-competitive and very supportive environment where your dancers can perform without the pressure of a competition.

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