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Intrigue Dance Intensive - Tampa, FL

When
Dec 12 - 12, 2026
Where
Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa - USF Busch Gardens
Tampa, FL
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Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa - USF Busch Gardens
3705 Spectrum Boulevard, Tampa, FL 33612

About Intrigue Dance Intensive

Intrigue Dance Intensive operates as a comprehensive dance education company offering both convention classes and competition opportunities with a distinctive "Dance Different" philosophy that emphasizes improvisation and creative growth. The company hosts approximately 6 events per season across multiple cities nationwide, featuring a unique blend of traditional competition categories alongside innovative formats including Improv, Imagination (choreography), Sidekick Improv, and Collaborative competitions. Their programming also includes specialized events like Neovate and Nova Intensive week-long training, providing dancers with extensive opportunities to develop both technical skills and choreographic voice. The competition structure uses a detailed scoring system with awards ranging from Bronze (216-230.99 points) to True Artist (291-300 points), with judges evaluating performances based on Technique (40%), Overall Performance (25%), Choreography & Musicality (20%), and Staging (15%). A three-judge panel oversees competitions across Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior age divisions, with special recognition including Overall awards, Choreography awards, Visionary awards, and True Director/Producer studio recognition. The company offers a nationals event and maintains an assistant program that allows dancers to progress within their system from class participants to teaching assistants, creating a comprehensive pathway for dance education and industry experience.

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Awards, Judging & Scoring

Scoring System

True Artist (291-300), Platinum (276-290.99), High Gold (261-275.99), Gold (246-260.99), Silver (231-245.99), Bronze (216-230.99). Category 1st/2nd/3rd. Overall highest $300 credit per division. Choreography and Visionary awards. True Director/Producer studio recognition.

Tour-wide standard
Judging Criteria

Technique 40%, Overall Performance 25%, Choreography & Musicality 20%, Staging 15%

Judging Panel

3 judges

Categories & Divisions

Age Divisions(tour standard)
Mini (6-9)Junior (10-12)Teen (13-15)Senior (16-21)

Pricing

Per dancer: single level (Advance or Intermediate) $170 regular / $200 late; Both Levels $300 regular / $330 late; Observer $50. Late rates apply to registrations made within 30 days of the event (late fees begin November 12, 2026).

Spectator
$50

Registration

Regular deadline
2026-11-12$170/dancer for one level (Advance or Intermediate); $300/dancer for both levels; Observer $50
Open registration

Convention

Convention included

Tour Info

Judges3 per panel
Events/season6

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