• 5 hours of workshop classes in a variety of styles
  • Teacher seminar and open discussion
  • Teacher Meet and Greet with TIA Faculty
  • Opportunity for exciting scholarships and prizes
  • Inspiring and energizing competition
  • Chance to perform in the TIA TOUR TURNING POINT SHOWDOWN
  • DANCE PARTY FOR STUDENTS!
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Workshop
Turn It Around Tour is proud to present its exhilarating performance workshop! 
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Our goal is to encourage, challenge, and educate the students in a supportive, professional, and fun environment.
​Enjoy the New Performance Experience! 

Levels:
8 & Under Dancer (2.5 Hours)
9-12 Dancer (5 Hours)
13 & Up Dancer (5 Hours)
Singer/Actor (9 and older) (5 Hours)

Students 8 and younger: Five 30-minute classes will be offered on one day with a 30-minute break for the 8 & under. The scholarship presentation will be presented following their last class.

Students 9 and older: Five one-hour classes will be offered on one day with a 30-minute break for the 9-12 dancer, 13 & up dancer, and singer/actor. The scholarship presentation will be presented following their last class.

Dance Classes offered: Contemporary, Jazz Funk/Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Ballet, and Tap
Singer/Actor Classes offered: Scenes & Stories, Acting Improv, Song and Dance, Theatre Games, and Creative Movement

Performers are required to participant in the workshop to be eligible for the competition. ​
Teachers
Teacher Meet and Greet to start off the weekend! 
          ⁃ Welcome and Introduction

Teachers Only Classes:
2 hours of classes offered to registered teachers and studio owners. Time to grow independently, together, and within many facets of what we do!
​          ⁃ Movement class of your choice (A survey will be sent prior to the schedule release with available options!)
          ⁃ Open Discussion (Topic Possibilites)
                       ⁃ Class Ideas For Your Students’ Technical Advancement
                       ⁃ Studio Stumbling Blocks? Let’s Discuss!
                       ⁃ “What Do Judges Look For?” Discussion/Q&A

Students
The first day they will take part in our workshops classes and a welcome dance party! 
All performers in attendance will take five hours of technique classes in the following genres:
      Dance Classes offered: Contemporary, Jazz Funk/Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Ballet, and Tap
     Singer/Actor Classes offered: Scenes & Stories, Acting Improv, Song and Dance, Theatre Games, and Creative Movement

Then the competition will begin! Looking forward to seeing the hard work and passion take our stage!
Dance Party!
The first night of the event there will be a welcome dance party for the performers to attend!

​There will be:
  • A Red Carpet
  • Photo Opportunities
  • Games
  • Karaoke
  • Trivia
  • Treasure Hunt
  • Snacks & Drinks
  • Dancing!
Competition
Turn It Around Tour is a performance competition for the dancer, tap dancer, singer, and actor. 

Performers will have the opportunity to showcase their talents in a fun and professional atmosphere. 
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Our judges will be fair, encouraging, and supportive of the performers. ​Let's all make the change and Turn It Around! 
 
Levels, categories, time limits, dance disciplines, tap dance disciplines, vocal disciplines, acting disciplines, and age divisions will be the same as they were for regionals.

Awards
Each routine will be rewarded for their performance (Gold, High Gold, Platinum, High Platinum).
High Scores are only presented to acts receiving an 87 or higher.
Prizes will be awarded for the highest scoring routines, but there must be a minimum of ten entries in each level for solo, duo/trio, small group, and large group. Productions only need five entries.
1st Overall Solo – $150
1st Overall Duo/Trio – $175
1st Overall Small Group – $200
1st Overall Large Group – $225
1st Overall Production – $250
 
1st – 5th will be announced for Premier and Star solos. If there are more than 30 entries, the top 10 will be announced for Star soloists.
1st – 3rd will be announced for Premier and Star duo/trio, small group, large group, and production. If there are more than 20 entries, the top 5 will be announced.
 
Attention Tap Dancers!!!
Due to the uniqueness, tap dance will compete in its own discipline with separate overalls. Each level and age division will be adjudicated, and the 1st-3rd highest scoring tap dance routines (1st-5th overall solos) will be presented during the awards presentation. Prizes will be awarded for the highest scoring routines, but there must be a minimum of eight entries in each level for solo, duo/trio, small group, and large group.
The TIA Tour Turning Point Showdown
TOP 3 PERFORMANCES from each level and age group will be chosen.
3 Premier Mini Routines
3 Premier Junior Routines
3 Premier Pre-Teen Routines
3 Premier Teen Routines
3 Premier Senior Routines
3 Star Mini Routines
3 Star Junior Routines
3 Star Pre-Teen Routines
3 Star Teen Routines
3 Star Senior Routines

​Students will perform one final time in the TIA TOUR TURNING POINT SHOWDOWN, in front of an excited and supportive audience!

​ONE WINNER from the 12 & under PREMIER division and ONE WINNER from the 13 & up PREMIER division will be chosen, and the same will be for the Star level
    
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?!
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Turning Pointe Showdown (Quick Breakdown)
3 Highest Scoring Premier Mini, Junior, and Pre-Teen - Top Premier 12 & Under Title (Total 9) - ONE WINNER CHOSEN
  
3 Highest Scoring Premier Teen and Senior - Top Premier 13 & Up Title (Total 6) - ONE WINNER CHOSEN  

3 Highest Scoring Star Mini, Junior, and Pre-Teen - Top Star 12 & Under Title (Total 9) - ONE WINNER CHOSEN  
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3 Highest Scoring Star Teen and Senior - Top Star 13 & Up Title (Total 6) - ONE WINNER CHOSEN  

Get Registered! 

Studio Owners -
​Please fill out the following contact form.
​Once approved, you will be given a passcode to enter here, which will allow you access to registration. 

Thank you! 

    Register Here!
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