1. Wristbands must be worn at all times, as this is your admission. Convention classes are closed to the public, all dancers and observers must have a wristband for access.

2. Independent dancers are allowed to register and participate in full.

3. Convention ballroom placement is determined by age of dancer at time of event weekend. Fluid Dance will defer to the studio director on any adjustments based on dancer ability and comfort level.

4. Ballroom level changes may only take place after the first class of the day on Saturday morning, and most importantly, only if space availability allows for the change.

5. One-Day Convention passes are not available.

6. Photo and video are allowed within each ballroom space, for the Convention only. Please speak to our event staff for any questions on this policy.

7. Convention fees are NON-REFUNDABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS. This includes sickness, incremental weather, doctor visit, injuries, etc. 

8. No personal checks from parents or students. Payments must only be made by the studio within the registration portal.

9. All returned studio checks will be subject to a $35 fee.

10. Be respectful of hotel/venue guests and other dancers at all times.

11. Please adhere to all Fluid Dance rules throughout the event weekend; these are in place for your safety.

DISCOUNT OFFERS

1. Bring 10-15 Students | ONE Teachers attend FREE

2. Bring 16-22 Students | TWO Teachers attend FREE

3. Bring 23-34 Students | THREE Teachers attend FREE

4. Bring 35-47 Students | FOUR Teachers attend FREE

5. Bring 48-59 Students | FIVE Teachers attend FREE

6. Bring 60+ Students | SIX Teachers & TWO Hotel Rooms, at TWO Nights Each FREE

   Multiple City Attendance:

   Dancers attending more than one regional city stop will receive a 50% Convention registration fee discount for each additional city.

   Studio Rebate Program:

   With early registration, studios may receive a 10% or 5% rebate check. DETAILS

   College Dancer Discount:

   With a valid college ID, dancers registered within the Senior ballroom, will receive a $75 discount off their Convention registration fee.

CATEGORY AND AGE BREAKOUTS

MINI DANCERS: Ages 5-7

JUNIOR DANCERS: Ages 8-11

TEEN DANCERS: Ages 12-14

SENIOR DANCERS: Ages 15-19

TEACHERS: Ages 18+

Please note age division breakout is different for Convention and Competition. Studio Director has final say as to which Ballroom Placement is best suited for each individual dancer based on ability and comfort level.

Teacher/Studio Director

Teachers are allowed to observe and take class within any of the ballrooms. This includes the Senior, Teen, Junior, Mini and Teacher classes.

Teachers are NOT allowed in respective ballroom space during the 'Audition Class'. 

Senior Dancers

Senior dancers are allowed in only the senior room and may only audition within the Senior room.

Ages 15-19

Teen Dancers

Teen dancers are allowed in only the teen room and may only audition within the Teen room.

Ages 12-14

Junior Dancers

Junior dancers are allowed in only the junior room and may only audition within the Junior room.

Ages 8-11

Mini Dancers

Mini dancers are allowed in only the mini room and may only audition within the Mini room. These dancers have a half day of classes on both Saturday & Sunday.

Ages 5-7

Observers

Observers pay a small fee to be a spectator in a ballroom for the weekend. As an observer, you will receive a weekend pass to allow access in your dancers ballroom space. Observer guests must remain quiet with proper etiquette throughout class times, as conversation and outside noise distracts the instructor and dancers.

Please make sure your pass is visible to Fluid Dance Staff and Room Monitors. Observers are NOT allowed in Teacher Classes, these are reserved only for registered Teachers and Studio Directors.

Observers 8 years of age and over, are required to purchase and wear a pass.

Observers are NOT allowed in ballroom space during the 'Audition Class'.

One-Day Observer Wristbands are NOT available. No Exceptions.

Observers count is strictly limited within each ballroom, creating for a comfortable and enjoyable experience.

CHAPERONES

All dancers under 18 years old are REQUIRED to be under chaperone supervision at all times. Fluid Dance is NOT responsible for supervision of any convention participant.

The ballroom space is kept safe for the dancers, and access is only allowed for those who have the appropriate wristband. These regulations are for the safety and respect of our dancers.

WRISTBANDS

Fluid Dance wristbands MUST be worn throughout the duration of the convention (including the competition.) If a participant's wristband is lost or stolen, they will no longer be able to participate in the convention unless they wish to repay their registration fees.

REGISTRATION

Space is limited! In order to make sure every dancer has plenty of personal space within the Convention Ballrooms, dancer count will be limited within each city based on square footage. Each attending studio must register for the event in advance, on-site convention/competition dancer additions will not be allowed.

AUDITIONS

An audition class will be held for all age groups within each city stop. Routine is taught to auditioning dancers during 'Audition Class' time. Allow 40 minutes to learn the routine and 20 minutes for the Audition process. All winners will be announced, along with scholarship presentation, at the Closing Show on Sunday afternoon.

This is a 'CLOSED DOOR' Audition. Observers and Teachers are not allowed within the space during Audition class time.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Weekend awards and scholarships provide by:

Broadway Dance Center

AMDA

1. Fluid Elite Scholarships, 2026 Tour Season

   • Full Tuition Scholarships

   • Half Tuition Scholarships

2. Fluid Nationals Scholarships, 2025

   • Full Tuition Scholarships

   • Half Tuition Scholarships

3. Fluid Love Award (Faculty stand-out dancer)

Fluid Dance Scholarships may NOT be transferred to another year or event. Scholarships must be used over the year and/or event detailed on certificate. No exceptions.