NYCDA - Phoenix, AZ (Nationals)

Name: NYCDA - Phoenix, AZ (Nationals)
Start: 2027-07-15
End: 2027-07-22
Location: Arizona Biltmore Resort

NYCDA (New York City Dance Alliance)

When

Jul 15 - 22, 2027

Where

Arizona Biltmore Resort

Phoenix, AZ

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Arizona Biltmore Resort

Phoenix, AZ

About NYCDA (New York City Dance Alliance)

NYCDA (New York City Dance Alliance), founded in 1993, is a regional dance convention and competition operating in 24 regional cities and two Nationals. NYCDA emphasizes education and the dancer experience, awarding the Outstanding Dancer and Outstanding Studio honors and offering College Scholarship Auditions through the NYCDA Foundation.

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Awards, Judging & Scoring

Scoring System

Platinum (290-300), High Gold (288-289), Gold (282-287), High Silver (276-281), Silver (264-275), Bronze (240-263). Critics' Choice: free entry to National Season Finale. Distinguished Achievement Awards: $250 studio gift certificates. Outstanding Dancer scholarships — most coveted and prestigious of all convention scholarships. 16 university dance programs partner for National College Scholarship Audition.

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Judging Panel

4 judges

Categories & Divisions

Entry Types

SoloDuo/TrioGroupLineProduction

Age Divisions(tour standard)

Mini (7-10)Junior (11-12)Teen (13-15)Senior (16-18)Open (19+)

Pricing

Early Bird / Regular: Solo $205/$225, Duo/Trio $100/$120 per dancer, Group $80/$100 per dancer, Ext Group $85/$105 per dancer. Extended time $5/dancer/minute (up to 3 min). Solo ext +30 sec: $15. $50 deposit per entry (non-refundable, withdrawable before 30-day deadline).Tour-wide typical pricing