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ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!!
NEW - Broadway Babies at Nationals - 2 Days of Classes
2023 National Finals July 2-8 - San Diego, CA
Host Hotel Info


Convention Location
Town And Country Resort
500 Hotel Circle North,
San Diego, CA 92108
Original Block: SOLD OUT!
Additional Room Block: SOLD OUT!
Hotel: 619-291-7131
Hotel Booking Link: CLICK HERE
Reservations: 800-772-8527
Requires one night room deposit.
Discounted parking $15 per day for Hotel Guests and $20 for Non-Hotel Guests.
Hotel is conveniently located near the San Diego Airport and just minutes away from Sea World, The San Diego Zoo, Old Town San Diego, World Class Golf, shopping, dining and pristine beaches!
OVERFLOW HOTEL #1 - SOLD OUT
Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
901 Camino del Rio S
San Diego, CA 92108
Rate: $189
Hotel Booking Link: CLICK HERE
OVERFLOW HOTEL #2 - ROOMS AVAILABLE
Double Tree by Hilton San Diego Mission Valley
7450 Hazard Center Drive
San Diego, CA 92108
Rate: $249
Hotel Booking Link: CLICK HERE
Map and Directions
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Rates, Rules & Regulations
2023 National Finals RATES are now available (updated 1/25). CLICK HERE!
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NF Hotel Website
2023 host hotel and venue website, or book online. CLICK HERE!
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Tentative Schedule of Events
2023 National Finals TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OUTLINE is now available (updated 4/17). CLICK HERE!
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Results / Awards
2022 National Finals Competition results. CLICK HERE.
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Competition Schedule
Competition schedule available 1 week prior to event
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Registration
NATIONAL FINALS COMPETITION INFORMATION
Black Onyx=100
Titanium=98-99.99
Platinum=95-97.99
Gold 90-94.99
Silver 80-89.99
Bronze 79.99 or less
All dancers receive a medal based on their average score.
1st Place - Black Onyx
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
The top three scores in each age division and category will receive 1st, 2nd and 3rd place plaques.
All Black Onyx routines will receive a special 1st Place Black Onyx for receiving a perfect score.
If there are less than two entries in a category, entry will compete against the point system to determine placement.
Point system placement:
Black Onyx = 1st Black Onyx
Titanium/Platinum/Gold = 1st
Silver = 2nd
Bronze = 3rd
High Score Style Winners receive a High Score/Overall National Champion Plaque | ||||
HIP HOP HIGH SCORE | ||||
Superstar | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Co-Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Guest Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Producer | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Black Onyx - Overall | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
MUSICAL THEATRE HIGH SCORE | ||||
Superstar | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Co-Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Guest Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Producer | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Black Onyx - Overall | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
JAZZ HIGH SCORE | ||||
Superstar | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Co-Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Guest Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Producer | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Black Onyx - Overall | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
BALLET HIGH SCORE | ||||
Superstar | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Co-Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Guest Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Producer | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Black Onyx - Overall | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
LYRICAL HIGH SCORE | ||||
Superstar | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Co-Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Guest Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Producer | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Black Onyx - Overall | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
TAP HIGH SCORE | ||||
Superstar | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Co-Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Guest Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Producer | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Black Onyx - Overall | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
CONTEMPORARY HIGH SCORE | ||||
Superstar | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Co-Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Guest Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Producer | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Black Onyx - Overall | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
OPEN HIGH SCORE | ||||
Superstar | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Co-Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Guest Star | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Producer | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
Black Onyx - Overall | HIGH SCORE PLAQUE | |||
The following winners receive an award which includes either a CASH award or HC Credit | ||||
HIGH SCORE SOLOS | ||||
Superstar Solo: | $100.00 | Cash | ||
Co Star Solo: | $100.00 | Cash | ||
Guest Star Solo: | $100.00 | Cash | ||
Producer Solo: | $100.00 | Cash | ||
Black Onyx - Overall | $150.00 | Cash | ||
HIGH SCORE DUO/TRIOS | ||||
Superstar Duo/Trio: | $200.00 | Cash | ||
Co Star Duo/Trio: | $200.00 | Cash | ||
Guest Star Duo/Trio: | $200.00 | Cash | ||
Producer Duo/Trio: | $200.00 | Cash | ||
Black Onyx - Overall | $250.00 | Cash | ||
HIGH SCORE SMALL GROUPS | ||||
Superstar Small Group: | $300.00 | Cash | ||
Co Star Small Group: | $300.00 | Cash | ||
Guest Star Small Group: | $300.00 | Cash | ||
Producer Small Group: | $300.00 | Cash | ||
Black Onyx - Overall | $350.00 | Cash | ||
HIGH SCORE LARGE GROUPS | ||||
Superstar Large Groups: | $300.00 | Cash | ||
Co Star Large Groups: | $300.00 | Cash | ||
Guest Star Large Groups: | $300.00 | Cash | ||
Producer Large Groups: | $300.00 | Cash | ||
Black Onyx - Overall | $350.00 | Cash | ||
HIGH SCORE SMALL PRODUCTION | ||||
Superstar Small Production: | $400.00 | Cash | ||
Co Star Small Production: | $400.00 | Cash | ||
Guest Star Small Production: | $400.00 | Cash | ||
Producer Small Production: | $400.00 | Cash | ||
Black Onyx - Overall | $450.00 | Cash | ||
HIGH SCORE LARGE PRODUCTION | ||||
Superstar Large Production: | $400.00 | Cash | ||
Co Star Large Production: | $400.00 | Cash | ||
Guest Star Large Production: | $400.00 | Cash | ||
Producer Large Production: | $400.00 | Cash | ||
Black Onyx - Overall | $450.00 | Cash | ||
NATIONAL FINALS OVERALLS | ||||
Superstar Overall: | $500.00 | Cash | ||
Co Star Overall: | $500.00 | Cash | ||
Guest Star Overall: | $500.00 | Cash | ||
Producer Overall: | $500.00 | Cash | ||
Black Onyx - Overall | $550.00 | Cash | ||
BEST BREAKTHROUGH | ||||
Superstar/Co Star Best Breakthrough | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Guest Star Best Breakthrough | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Producer Best Breakthrough | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
BEST CHOREOGRAPHY | ||||
Superstar/Co Star Best Choreography | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Guest Star Best Choreography | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Producer Best Choreography | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
BEST CONCEPT | ||||
Superstar/Co Star Best Concept | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Guest Star Best Concept | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Producer Best Concept | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
BEST COSTUME | ||||
Superstar/Co Star Best Costume | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Guest Star Best Costume | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Producer Best Costume | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
BEST MUSIC | ||||
Superstar/Co Star Best Music | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Guest Star Best Music | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Producer Best Music | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
BEST STAGING | ||||
Superstar/Co Star Best Staging | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Guest Star Best Staging | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Producer Best Staging | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
BEST TECHNICAL | ||||
Superstar/Co Star Best Technical | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Guest Star Best Technical | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Producer Best Technical | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
THE EVOLUTION AWARD | ||||
Superstar/Co Star Best Technical | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Guest Star Best Technical | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Producer Best Technical | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
BEST THEATRICAL | ||||
Superstar/Co Star Best Theatrical | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Guest Star Best Theatrical | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Producer Best Theatrical | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
MOST ENTERTAINING | ||||
Superstar/Co Star Most Entertaining | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Guest Star Most Entertaining | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
Producer Most Entertaining | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
BEST SPORTSMANSHIP | ||||
Best Sportsmanship | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
ROUTINE OF THE YEAR | ||||
SUPERSTAR - Routine of the Year | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
CO-STAR - Routine of the Year | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
GUEST STAR - Routine of the Year | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
PRODUCER - Routine of the Year | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
BLACK ONYX - Routine of the Year | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
PARENT COMPETITION | ||||
Most Entertaining Parent Dance | $500.00 | HC Credit | ||
ICON of the YEAR | ||||
Superstar ICON | $250.00 | Cash | ||
Co-Star ICON | $250.00 | Cash | ||
Guest Star ICON | $250.00 | Cash | ||
Producer ICON | $250.00 | Cash |
AWARDS & SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Tuition for the 2023 National Finals workshop is paid for. Hotel, airfare, and competition fees are not included.
Only invited dancers are allowed to audition. Dancer must have received this award at a regional event during the 2023 season. Teen Company auditions will be July 2nd, 2023, at our National Finals in San Diego, CA. You DO NOT need to be registered for the National Finals to audition for the Teen Company. Studio approval will be required. No fee required to audition.
Must be present to be considered for the 2024 Teen Company - NO VIRTUAL AUDITION
Please note: Bring 4x6 photo for audition - No Resume Needed
An email will be sent to sign up online if you are registered for the NF event. Otherwise you can sign up onsite day of audition.
Clothing/Shoes: Please wear dance clothes and bring shoes that allow for all dance styles including hip hop and tap.
The mission of The Teen Company is to support the in-studio training as well as enhance the student’s performance qualities, audition skills and team building. Teen Company dancers will assist all levels of classes on Hollywood Connection conventions.
Dancer must be registered for the 2023 National Finals to participate. Each dancer will receive a mini headshot photo shoot at the 2023 National Finals. Dancer must have received this award at a regional event during the 2023 season. Hotel, airfare, convention, and competition fees are not included. Photoshoot takes place on July 2nd, 2023.
There is no additional fee for this photoshoot.
Please note: Mid-June a link will be sent out to sign up online for the photoshoot
One dancer will be chosen to receive a full photo shoot. The winner will be chosen at our 2023 National Finals “Hollywood Dance Awards”. All dancers will receive their headshot through email approximately 3 weeks after the event.
Dancer must be registered for the 2023 National Finals to participate. Each dancer will receive a mini action photo shoot at the 2023 National Finals. Dancer must have received this award at a regional event during the 2023 season. Hotel, airfare, convention, and competition fees are not included. Photoshoot takes place on July 2nd, 2023.
There is no additional fee for this photoshoot.
Please note: Mid-June a link will be sent out to sign up online for the photoshoot
One dancer will be chosen to receive a full action photo shoot. The winner will be chosen at our 2023 National Finals “Hollywood Dance Awards”. All dancers will receive their action shot through email approximately 3 weeks after the event.
Dancer must be registered for the 2023 National Finals to participate. All recipients will perform in a routine with Brooklyn Jai.
Rehearsals begin July 4th, 2023. Dancer must have received this award at a regional event during the 2023 season.
There is no additional fee to participate in the performance. You will be asked to bring clothing for a costume.
Please note: You will check in the first day of rehearsal onsite
Hotel, airfare, convention, and competition fees are not included.
Dancer must be registered for the 2023 National Finals to participate. All recipients are invited to attend a private audition with Los Angeles based “Dance” talent agents. Several performers will be handpicked to be represented in the dance industry for film, tv, commercials, music videos and live shows. Dancer must have received this award at a regional event during the 2023 season. Hotel, airfare, convention, and competition fees not included. Audition will be July 2nd, 2023.
There is no additional fee to participate in the audition.
This award is included for all ICON Title and ICON Runner-Ups winners
Please note: You will sign up at the audition. NO Photo or Resume is needed
Dancer must be registered for the 2023 National Finals to participate. Bonnie Story (Emmy Award winning choreographer of High School Musical franchise) will be shooting a music video at the 2023 National Finals for all the pre-qualified winners of the Music Video Workshop Award. They will work directly with Bonnie, learn to work with the camera, how to be on set, dance and acting will be involved. Each dancer will receive a download of their music video and HC will premiere these videos at our wrap party.
There is an additional fee of $95.00 to participate in the music video workshop – This covers the cost of running this workshop.
Must have received this award at a regional event during the 2023 season. Please register Music Video Workshop participants in your Hollywood Connection National Finals online account. Hotel, airfare, convention, and competition fees are not included. The workshop begins July 2nd, 2023. You will be asked to bring clothing for a costume.
This award is included for all ICON Title and ICON Runner-Ups winners
Dancer must be registered for the 2023 National Finals to participate. All title winners and runner-ups will be eligible to compete for the ICON of the YEAR at our 2023 National Finals in San Diego, CA. All dancers will rehearse for an opening number, record an interview that will be played prior to your ICON solo performance, and you will perform a solo in the ICON of the YEAR competition.
There is an ICON solo fee of $160.00 to participate in the ICON of the YEAR competition. This includes your opening number costume and all rehearsals with HC choreographers.
NO SOLO ICON – You may still participate in the ICON of the YEAR opening number and not do a solo in the competition. The Solo fee of $160.00 still applies to cover the costume and choreographers’ fees. With this option, dancer will not be eligible to win ICON of the YEAR.
All ICON participants also receive the following awards:
THE FAME AWARD – Dance Agency + Representation Audition
Dancer must be registered for the 2023 National Finals to participate. All recipients are invited to attend a private audition with Los Angeles based “Dance” talent agents. Several performers will be handpicked to be represented in the dance industry for film, tv, commercials, music videos and live shows. Hotel, airfare, convention, and competition fees not included.
Audition will be July 2nd, 2023. Dancer must have received this award at a regional event during the 2023 season.
There is no additional fee to participate in the audition.
MUSIC VIDEO WORKSHOP – Video Shoot
Dancer must be registered for the 2023 National Finals to participate. Bonnie Story (Emmy Award winning choreographer of High School Musical franchise) will be shooting a music video at the 2023 National Finals for all the pre-qualified winners of the Music Video Workshop Award. They will work directly with Bonnie, learn to work with the camera, how to be on set, dance and acting will be involved. Each dancer will receive a download of their music video and HC will premiere these videos at our wrap party.
There is an additional fee of $95.00 to participate in the music video workshop – This covers the cost of running this workshop.
Please register Music Video Workshop participants in your Hollywood Connection National Finals online account.
Hotel, airfare, convention, and competition fees are not included. The workshop begins July 2nd, 2023.
You will be asked to bring clothing for a costume.
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Dance Convention &
Competition Information
Hollywood Connection Dance Convention and Competition Nationals will be held in San Diego, CA. Our nationals is unlike any other, including three days of classes with the entire Hollywood Connection Faculty, National Competition, many special opportunities and auditions, and our 18th Annual Hollywood Dance Awards Gala.
Event Faculty
***All faculty subject to change***

Bill Bohl

Aaron Czuprenski

Ben Bigler

Bobby Amamizu

Bonnie Story

Brooklyn Jai

Jacquelyn Sutkowi

Jason Kalish

Lindsley Allen

Mitchel Federan

Ruby Pappan

Natalie Peterson

Alli Esposito
Pro Assistants
***All faculty subject to change***

Brooke Huzl

Kamryn Buckwalter

Kelby Fisher

Olivia Schroeder

Aaliyah Beck

Ayden Hammer
