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Excel in Motion - Lancaster, PA

When
Jan 29 - 31, 2027
Where
Lancaster, PA
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“Students competing at an Excel in Motion event must also be registered for at least one day of convention classes at that same event.”

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About Excel in Motion

Excel in Motion is a traveling dance convention and competition that offers classes taught by working industry professionals (jazz, tap, contemporary, lyrical, musical theater, animation, hip hop) alongside a dance competition for young dancers.

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Awards, Judging & ScoringScoring system, judging criteria and how placements are awarded.
Scoring System

Competition placement/adjudication levels: Elite Platinum, High Platinum, Platinum, Gold, Silver. Separate EiM Honors Society recognizes Honor Roll Dancers, High Honor Scholarship Winners, Elite Dancers (Tour Assistants), and High Honors Studios.

Tour-wide standard
Judging Panel

3 judges

Categories & DivisionsStyles and categories offered, and the age divisions dancers compete in.
Age Divisions(tour standard)
NewbieIntermediateIntermediate/AdvancedAdvanced/ProfessionalTeacher

Pricing

Excel in Motion publishes one convention fee schedule across all 2027 tour stops (no Lancaster-specific pricing page). Newbie Band: $185 regular / $175 early bird. Student/Teacher Band Full Program: $310 regular / $285 early bird; One Day Band: $175 regular / $155 early bird. Observer Band: $55 regular / $50 early bird. Early bird pricing requires payment in full 30 days prior to the event. Second-location discount: 50% off registration when registering for a second event in the same season. College students: $210 for a two-day band with valid student ID (independent registration only).

Convention
$310

Registration

Open registration
Travel & LodgingHost hotel, room rate, booking deadline and travel notes for this stop.
Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Hotel info

Tour Info

Judges3 per panel

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