Nationals dates
- Jun 22–27Jay, VTJay Peak Resort50% full
- Jul 8–11Marlborough, MABest Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center95% full
- Jul 8–11Bristol, CTBristol Event CenterSold outWaitlist
- Jul 15–18Marlborough, MABest Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center85% full
Sold out? Join the waitlist
What to look forward to
- NEW this year: convention classes in a variety of styles at every eventWith scholarships given
- Improv competitions
- Entertainment BattleOver 100 prizes and 6 foot trophies
- Category overalls on top of overall high scores
- Highest scoring routine for each entry type12 & under and 13 & up
- Special awards, Wild Cards, studio scholarships and National Championship Choreography Rings
- Silent disco party for all dancers
- Bingo, crafts, diamond painting and more
- Door decorating and costume contests
- Free photos and videos
Joining us at Mega Nationals?
You get everything above, PLUS an exclusive waterpark party rented just for WIDC guests, extra free convention classes with scholarships, and a resort full of things to do for the whole family.
National Dance Battle
Routines chosen at regionals are invited to perform a second time in the WIDC National Dance Battle, on the last day of Nationals. Judging is based on entertainment value ONLY.
Divisions: Inspirational, Recreational, Intermediate, Advanced, Pro-Am/Adult and Student Choreography. Awards are Shout Out, Stand Out, Knock Out and Grand Champion. Many winners are selected, and overall winners take home 6 foot trophies!
The competitions
- National Title competition
- Photogenic Title competition
- Optional improv competitions
- Adjudication awards for every dance
- Special awards and Judges’ Choice awards
- Choreography Championship rings
- Studio flags
- Overall high score awards and Top 10 overall awards
Where we stay
Marlborough, MA
Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 181 Boston Post Road W, Marlborough, MA 01752.
Right by APEX Entertainment: ropes course, bumper cars, arcade, laser tag, bowling, mini golf and more.
Bristol, CT
Bristol Event Center, 112 Century Dr, Bristol, CT 06010.
Close to Lake Compounce Amusement and Water Park, Imagine Nation Children’s Museum, Hidden Valley Miniature Golf and Pine Lake Adventure Park.
Jay Peak Resort, VT
830 Jay Peak Rd, Jay, VT 05859. Mega Nationals!
On site: waterpark, movie theatre, scenic aerial tram, hiking trails, rock climbing walls, arcade, disc golf, lawn games, championship golf and more.
Booking at Jay Peak
Use group code 1205536. The Jay Hotel is our primary hotel and the closest to the competition space and event areas.
A 50% deposit is charged when you book to confirm the reservation, and it is non-refundable. The other 50% is due at check-in, and every guest needs a credit card at check-in for incidentals.
Cancellations or changes more than 72 hours before arrival are fully refundable or can be accommodated. Cancelling or shortening your stay within 72 hours of arrival forfeits the deposit or the value of the cancelled days.