MOMENTUM | 26-27 NATIONAL TOUR

Showcase Information

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Our showcase is not about moving dancers quickly on and off stage. It is about creating space for dancers to be fully witnessed.

  • DOUBLE THE STAGE TIME compared to most events

  • Thoughtful pacing that allows each performance to land and be experienced

  • An intentional feedback experience grounded in value, care, and artistry. Our faculty are trained in our proprietary method to ensure every dancer receives equal, thoughtful, and meaningful guidance.

  • An environment that prioritizes presence over pressure

Our pricing adjustments are a direct reflection of this commitment. When we choose to give dancers more time, more space, and more presence on stage, we also choose a model that prioritizes quality over quantity, creating a more intentional, elevated experience for every performer. We understand pricing is an important consideration. Our model is built around giving dancers more time and space than traditional formats, which impacts both capacity and structure — and our pricing reflects that intentional design.

The Value of the SHOWCASE

Entry Fees & Time Limits

Unique Feedback Delivery

Our performance feedback supports our mission of education, community, and encouragement!

At SDS, we hold a standard of excellence in how we support and celebrate dancers the moment they step off stage. Through our proprietary Live Feedback experience, dancers receive real-time encouragement and insight from a faculty panelist, ensuring they feel seen, uplifted, and equipped for growth. Complementing this, our Written Feedback provides thoughtful, in-depth notes from two faculty members, offering dancers tangible guidance to take into rehearsals. This dual approach not only refines their artistry but reinforces their confidence—so that every dancer leaves the SDS stage smiling, empowered, and inspired to keep evolving.

1 LIVE FEEDBACK

Live Feedback at SDS is a one-of-a-kind experience designed to uplift and empower dancers in real-time. After a performance, a member of our esteemed faculty panel provides feedback in our proprietary format—offering dancers not only encouragement but also tangible insights to take into rehearsals. This process ensures each performer feels seen, supported, and celebrated while gaining valuable tools for growth. It’s more than feedback; it’s a moment of recognition, affirmation, and forward momentum.

TWO WRITTEN FEEDBACKS

Written Feedback at SDS is designed to provide dancers with thoughtful, detailed insights that support their growth beyond the stage. Two faculty members carefully evaluate each performance, offering written feedback that aligns with our Support Feedback Structure. This ensures dancers receive constructive, encouraging, and actionable notes they can apply in rehearsals to refine their artistry. Our written feedback serves as a lasting resource, giving dancers tangible guidance to support their continued evolution.

Optional Media

Media packages are available as an optional add-on for those who wish to capture their performance.

Showcase Rules

ELIGIBILITY

  • In order to participate in the showcase, a dancer must be registered for convention classes as a full attendee. One-day dancers are not eligible to showcase.

FRIDAY SHOWCASE

  • Due to time constraints, regional showcases may be limited. In cities with high numbers of entries, some showcases may begin Friday morning, as early as 7:00 AM. Refunds are not offered, so please be aware of this when planning to participate.

SOLO ENTRIES

SOUL DE SOUL only allows one solo per dancer at regional events.

  • If a city is not sold out, we will inform studios to allow two solos per dancer 30 days before event dates.

ENTRY REGISTRATION

All showcase entries must be registered online through TourPro.

  • No entries will be accepted via email or phone.

  • All entries must be completed by the registration cut-off date (refer to the Tour Dates page for details).

Audience Care Policy

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At SDS, we celebrate storytelling and creativity! The human experience allows is vast and colorful. We believe ART IS MEDICINAL and an important component of how artists HEAL themselves and our world through creative acts. We understand that art can explore sensitive topics and complex emotions, and we appreciate the courage it takes for choreographers and dancers to express these themes. However, we also recognize that maturity and appropriateness are highly subjective, influenced by each person's life experiences and perspectives.

To ensure the comfort and safety of all attendees—dancers, faculty, and audience members—we ask that choreographers and studio owners carefully consider the age-appropriateness of the subject matter being presented. While we do not wish to limit the creative expression of studios or choreographers, we also want to protect the well-being of everyone involved. In cases where a piece addresses sensitive subject matter, we ask that the following procedures be followed:

  1. Audience Care Card:

    • Studio Owners, Choreographers, or a designated Studio Representative must fill out an Audience Care Card. This card alerts us to any content that may require an audience care announcement, which will be shared with our audience prior to the dancer(s) taking the stage.

  2. Preparation of Dancers:

    • Studio Owners, Choreographers, or a Studio Representative must prepare their dancers and inform them that an Audience Care Announcement will be made before their performance. The announcement will inform the audience and faculty panel that sensitive themes are being addressed, and anyone who may feel triggered or uncomfortable (including our faculty & staff) is welcome to excuse themselves during the performance.

  3. Failure to Submit Card:

    • If a Sensitive Subject Matter card is not submitted before the performance and a dance is deemed to address sensitive themes, we will gradually lower the music and invite the dancers off the stage.

    • At that point, the studio representative may submit an Audience Care Card backstage. If there is availability in the showcase order, the performance will be re-invited to the stage, and an Audience Care Announcement will be made prior to their re-entry.

These policies are in place to ensure that we can celebrate and support meaningful, creative expression while protecting the safety and well-being of all our #SOULCIETY members. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in creating a mindful and respectful environment!

Zero Tolerance Policy

At SOUL DE SOUL, we maintain a zero tolerance policy regarding any form of racism, discrimination, or othering based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or any form of exclusion. This includes music, costumes, themes, props, or any performative element that promotes these harmful behaviors. Any piece that does not align with these values will be immediately asked to leave the stage without the opportunity to reperform, and will not be considered for any showcase awards.

Music

  • Music should refrain from derogatory language and profanity of any kind.

  • Music must be age-appropriate and align with the story content as well as the age of the dancers performing.

  • Performances that do not adhere to our guidelines will be ineligible for re-performance and/or showcase awards

Costuming

CENTERING DANCER EMPOWERMENT

At SOUL DE SOUL, we encourage studio owners, teachers, and choreographers to outfit their performers in costumes and attire that make them feel their very best! We understand that every dancer has their own level of comfort, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to how to costume a dancer. SDS believes in empowering dancers to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin, both in the classroom and on stage.

We trust that studio leadership will ensure their dancers feel safe and supported in their costumes, paying special attention to age-appropriate attire and child development. Our goal is to help dancers shine with self-confidence and authenticity, while being mindful of combating the hyper-sexualization of kids in dance.

To maintain the safety and integrity of our event, SOUL DE SOUL enforces a ZERO TOLERANCE policy for nudity or costumes with partial nudity. We ask that all costumes be respectful, appropriate, and reflective of the dancer’s comfort level and stage readiness.

This policy is in place to ensure all dancers feel celebrated for who they are, without the risk of objectification or inappropriate attention. We thank you for your care in making these choices and your commitment to fostering a positive, empowering environment for our young artists.

Props & Themes

We encourage every choreographer to create and craft stories that are meaningful and age-appropriate for their dancers. We trust the intuition and wisdom of our studio teams in choosing works that best suit their dancers’ needs and readiness. While we understand that what may be considered “mature” for one group may not apply to another, we honor the creative process and its importance in expressing and healing through art.

At SOUL DE SOUL, we recognize the power of storytelling and its ability to bring us through difficult or transformative life experiences. With that in mind, we understand that creative work can touch upon sensitive subjects, and we seek to support both the work and the audience in a responsible, mindful way. However, any work that includes or addresses sensitive themes, whether in its entirety or in part, must follow our Audience Care Policies to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all.

Sensitive Themes Requiring an Audience Care Card

  • ABUSE (physical, sexual, or verbal)

  • MENTAL ILLNESS

  • GUNS AND VIOLENCE

  • MATURE CONTENT (including physical movement or music themes)

  • SUBSTANCE ABUSE

  • USE OF MAKEUP OR COSTUMES that suggest any of the above themes

Should your piece include or address any of these themes, we kindly ask that you complete and submit the Audience Care Card and follow all related procedures. This allows us to inform the audience, faculty, and staff and ensure that their emotional safety is prioritized.

By adhering to these guidelines, we can celebrate the powerful creative work of our choreographers and dancers, while fostering an environment of respect, support, and awareness for all involved.

Mindful Media Policy

This season, our updated media policy is a thoughtful step toward opening the conversation around how we "gather" in community. As media and digital capturing play an ever-increasing role in our everyday lives and become a significant part of our weekend together, we are committed to finding thoughtful solutions that honor both celebration and privacy. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels seen and celebrated, while keeping safety and privacy as foundational values.

SOUL DE SOUL seeks to have a mindful and considerate adoption of our new media policies, with the understanding that capturing moments is a beautiful way to preserve memories. However, we also invite you to reflect on the intention behind each moment. We ask ourselves: "Does this need to be filmed, or can we lean into a more presence-centric moment?" This approach encourages us to be fully present while being considerate of those around us. By focusing on the value of presence, we aim to create a balance that honors both celebration and privacy for all members of our #SOULCIETY.

We appreciate your cooperation as we navigate this balance and continue to foster a supportive, mindful space for everyone involved.

We ask our #SOULCIETY to review and align with these guidelines as we work together to balance these two important truths. Here’s what you need to know:

APPROPRIATE CAPTURE

  • Filming is allowed ONLY during the last 10 minutes of a class — Please ensure that you are framing only your child or dancer to respect the consent of everyone in the room. Additionally, please keep in mind that faculty’s creative work is to be protected, so this policy helps limit the recording of their creative scope during class.

  • Filming and photography are allowed in between classes when there is consent from the dancers you are filming with. We encourage you to share the joy of these moments with friends while respecting each other’s space and privacy. Remember, SDS advocates for self-advocacy! Dancers are encouraged to say "no thank you" if they prefer to opt out.

  • Filming may occur during the SOULCASE and the SOULCASE wrap on stage for capturing those memorable moments.

  • Filming and photography are allowed in the lobby for team/group photos.

  • Filming and photography are permitted during the Faculty Q&A, Faculty Autograph Signing, Magical Mini Room Ceremony, and Creation Class showing.

PROHIBITED CAPTURE

  • Recording during the SHOWCASE is strictly prohibited unless you are the studio director, teacher, choreographer, or parent/guardian of the dancer. This ensures that we maintain a focused and respectful environment for all participants.

  • Filming and photography are strictly prohibited in the DRESSING ROOM at any time, for any reason, by anyone (dancers, teachers, studio owners, parents/guardians) Absolutely NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please note, SOUL DE SOUL reserves the right to revoke recording privileges at any time if the policy is abused, to maintain a safe and supportive space for everyone involved. Thank you for your understanding as we balance celebration with respect for the entire #SOULCIETY!