SURGE 2024
Dance Revolution is a Christian dance convention but it’s SO much more than that! Come learn from some of the top in the industry that love Jesus and teach that in each class. Be challenged, encouraged, inspired. Performances ALL weekend long from their professional dance company, their faculty and more! You will be blown away!
Convention details
Chicago, IL
January 24-26, 2022
WESTIN NORTH SHORE HOTEL - 601 N. Milwaukee Ave., Wheeling, Illinois 60090
Early Registration Cut-off Date: December 1st 2024
Get your money in RIGHT AWAY since it may sell out!
Each registration includes ALL ACCESS Entry into all designated ballrooms, DR Showcase and DR Production
APPRENTICE
(Ages 6-9 or 0-3 years dance experience)
EARLY REG $255 | LATE REG $270
JUNIOR
(Ages 9-12 or 3-5 years dance experience)
EARLY REG $265 | LATE REG $280
SENIOR
(Ages 13+ or 5+ years dance experience)
EARLY REG $265 | LATE REG $280
For Parents wanting to attend to watch your dancer: Cost is $45 for observation fee. WELL WORTH THE MONEY!
Schedule
FRIDAY
6:00 - 7:30 pm - Registration Table open
7:30 - 8:30 - Countdown to Transformation and Dance Party.
THEME - Light Up Bash Dance Party
Wear something that shines, something that lights up or something that electrifies and get ready to SURGE with us!
SATURDAY
7:30 - 8:00 am - Prayer Room
8:00 - 8:45 - The Gathering
8:45 - 12:00 - Classes
12:00 - 1:00 - LUNCH
1:00 - 5:00 - Classes
5:00 - 6:30 - DINNER
6:30 - 9:30 - DR Showcase
SUNDAY
8:30 - 9:00 am - Prayer Room
9:00 - 10:30 - DR Production - Three Gardens
10:30 - 12:30 - Classes
12:30 - 1:15 - LUNCH
1:15 - 3:00 - Classes
3:00-3:30 - Break
3:30-4:30 - Faculty Show and Awards
* The daily schedule is subject to change and may vary by location
First Position Details
Registration for this convention early bird is December 1st. We will be registering as a group by this date.
Payments
Payments must be made to First Position for the cost of the convention & $100 for airbnb by December 1st . We can only register on their website through a dance studio, so we will be registering all the students. These fees are non refundable as we will not be able to get our money back if you decide you can’t attend.
Lodging
We plan to look into an AirBnB. We ideally want to get that booked as soon as possible. We will be looking at hotel options as well. Be sure to get your stuff in sooner rather that later! Cost of lodging could be more depending on the number of people. $100 is a benchmark so the rest of payment may be due after airbnb is booked.
Travel
Depending on how many dancers we have going and drivers, we will be car pooling to save on gas and splitting gas cost. This will all depend on how many come and what the gas prices are in January. Prices will be determined the week of.
Food
We encourage you to bring food along with. We can bring coolers with food, or stop at a grocery store to get food once we get there. People are welcome to order food or stop anywhere they’d like. All food is on the individual. There are no food options at the venue.
Departure & Arrival Times
We plan to leave from Grace Baptist’s parking lot at 12:00pm. Please let us know if you need a ride or if you are able to drive. We will know more when we get closer of how many cars we will need. We plan to arrive at the lodging (airbnb or hotel) by 5pm to eat dinner and get ready.
We plan to depart from Wheeling IL (the hotel) at 5:00pm (at the latest) and head home. We should arrive at Grace around 10pm.
A separate email will be sent to students who are registered on what to bring, specific details when we get closer!