National Finals

Director’s Reception

We cordially invite you and your teachers to join CRU Dance’s Director’s, Sean and Kate, for a private reception party. A great time to connect with others, relax, and kick off Nationals week! Cocktails, hors D’oeuvres, and dessert to be served.

Please let us know if you will be able to join us & your RSVP count by June 22nd.

Sunday, June 26th 2022
7:30pm-9:30pm
(Medina Room)

Dancer Welcome Party

Dancers come join us to kick off our National Finals week with an evening of pizza, DJ, dance floor, and fun just for YOU! Dancers only. Dress to impress with dresses and dress shirts!

Monday, June 27th, 2022
7:30pm-9:30pm
(Marquee Tent)

CRU Dance Family Pool Party

It’s time for families to meet us at the outdoor pool for a pool party with music. A special BBQ menu and a signature CRU Dance Drink (for adults) will be offered by the hotel at a special price for our families.

Thursday, June 30th, 2022
6:30pm-8:30pm
(Outdoor Pool)

National Company Dancer Recognition

Any dancer that was selected at our regional events to be on one of our 7 National Companies is invited to attend. A complimentary breakfast will be offered, and dancers will have their photo taken with our National Company backdrop. Dancers can come at any time during the time frame.

Friday, July 1st, 2022
9:00am-11:00am
(Marquee Tent)

*Entertainment Showdown & Choreography Review

All routines are now eligible to be nominated for our Entertainment Showdown and Choreography Review at our National Finals. When a piece is nominated, it will be announced at that routine’s award ceremony and will reperform on Friday, July 1st.

Friday, July 1st, 2022
10:00am-11:15am
(Ballroom)

*NEW* Ultimate Showcase

The top 2 in each category (solo, duet/trio, small group, large group, line/production) per level (novice, intermediate, elite), per 12 & under and 13 & over age division makes it into the Ultimate Showcase.  These routines will reperform on Friday, July 1st against all other routines in their level, regardless of age. We will announce the top 10 highest scoring routines in each level, 1st Place winners take home a cash prize.

We will announce those routines that have made it into the Ultimate Showcase at the awards when that age division/level has been completed. These results will also be posted at our retail table.  The final Ultimate Showcase performance line up will be emailed and posted on Thursday evening.

12 & Under Novice (includes: mini, petite, junior):
Top 2: Solo, Announced Tuesday, 12pm Awards
Top 2: Duet/Trio, Announced Wednesday, 12pm Awards       
Top 2: Small Groups, Announced Wednesday, 12pm Awards
Top 2: Large Groups, Announced Thursday, 12pm Awards
Top 2: Line/Production, Announced Thursday, 5:30pm Awards

12 & Under Intermediate (includes: mini, petite, junior):
Top 2: Solo, Announced Tuesday, 12pm Awards
Top 2: Duet/Trio, Announced Wednesday, 12pm Awards         
Top 2: Small Groups, Announced Wednesday, 5:30pm Awards
Top 2: Large Groups, Announced Thursday,12pm Awards
Top 2: Line/Production, Announced Thursday, 5:30pm Awards

12 & Under Elite (includes: mini, petite, junior):
Top 2: Solo, Announced Tuesday, 12pm Awards
Top 2: Duet/Trio, Announced Wednesday, 12pm Awards
Top 2: Small Groups, Announced Wednesday, 12pm Awards

13 & Over Novice (includes: teen/senior):
Top 2: Solo, Announced Tuesday, 9pm Awards
Top 2: Duet/Trio, Announced Tuesday, 5:30pm Awards
Top 2: Small Groups, Announced Monday, 12pm Awards

13 & Over Intermediate (includes: teen/senior):
Top 2: Solo, Announced Tuesday, 9pm Awards
Top 2: Duet/Trio, Announced Tuesday, 5:30pm Awards
Top 2: Small Groups, Announced Thursday, 5:30pm Awards
Top 2: Large Groups, Announced Wednesday, 9:15pm Awards
Top 2: Line/Production, Announced Thursday, 12pm Awards

13 & Over Elite (includes: teen/senior):
Top 2: Solo, Announced Wednesday, 9:15pm Awards
Top 2: Duet/Trio, Announced Tuesday, 5:30pm Awards
Top 2: Small Groups, Announced Wednesday, 5:30pm Awards
Top 2: Large Groups, Announced Thursday, 12pm Awards
Top 2: Line/Production, Announced Thursday, 12pm Awards

Master Classes/Registration

Master Classes begin Monday, June 27th through Thursday, June 30th.  They will be offered in the afternoon for both 12 & under and 13 & over from 1:15pm-2:15pm. Master Class awards will follow from 2:15pm-2:30pm, parents are welcome to join at this time. Only owners/teachers can observe classes.

All Access Package: 4 Classes – $80 (All Access Package cannot be purchased on site, online only)
A la carte: $45/per class

Master Class registration site is below, deadline to register is Friday, June 24th. Dancers can pick up their class numbers at Retail beginning Monday, June 27th at 9:00am. Individual classes can only be purchased on site from our retail table, they are $45.00 per class.

You can begin to purchase individual classes on Monday, June 27th at 9:00am.

https://CRUDanceMasterClasses.eventbrite.com

Protégé Program

Have a senior dancer that is interested in learning about different aspects of our competition company. These dancers must show leadership qualities and professional attitudes. These dancers train while attending our National Finals, learn the business “from the other side of the stage”. They join our staff for a variety of behind-the-scenes jobs (handing out awards, working our retail booth, master class demos, and emceeing). CRU Dance has employed many of our past protégés!

Please have any senior dancers apply by emailing us at [email protected] by Tuesday, June 21st with why they would like this opportunity, including what studio they are from.

Senior Recognition

Will take place on Friday, July 1st before the final award ceremony. We welcome all graduating seniors on stage to say a few words and be recognized for their achievements.

Dressing Rooms

Nothing can be left in the dressing rooms overnight; CRU Dance is not responsible and venue’s cleaning staff will remove all items. No assigned dressing rooms, please remind parents/dancers to be respectful of other studios.

Props

Can only be loaded in the day of routine’s performance, will be allowed backstage 5 routines before performance and must be loaded out by 5 routines following. There will be a Backstage load in sign at the loading dock entrance. Props cannot be stored in the venue.

Photo/Video

Absolutely no photography or videography allowed.  Violators of this rule will be asked to leave the premises.  This is for the safety of your dancers and choreography. Photos and videos can be viewed on the DanceBug App and purchased at www.dancebug.com.

LIVE STREAM

Don’t miss out on the 2022 CRU Dance National Finals action! Keep up with CRU Dance 2022 Nationals by accessing the 24/7 livestream here on our website. www.crudance.com/live-stream

Important: Please be mindful that optimum streaming will rely solely on the strength of the WIFI signal at the host venue. Several factors including WIFI, weather conditions, and/or technical difficulties may affect viewing quality and/or interruptions in service. These are factors that are beyond CRU Dance and DanceBug’s control and as such we appreciate everyone’s patience should service be affected.