NYCDA Dance Convention: Not To Be Missed
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New York City Dance Alliance (NYCDA) was founded in 1993 by Joe Lanteri. Over the years, NYCDA has grown into one of the most popular and prestigious dance conventions in the United States, with events held in multiple cities across the country each year. NYCDA is known for its rigorous training programs, its scholarship opportunities, and its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive community of dancers.
Check out the details below on the faculty and where you can participate in a city near you. As always, check the official website to clarify any further details.
2023 NYCDA Dance Convention Faculty
- Joe Lanteri – Jazz
- Andy Pellick – Jazz
- Grace Buckley – Jazz
- Rachel Kreiling – Jazz
- Dana Wilson – Jazz
- Suzi Taylor – Lyrical
- Andy Blankenbuehler – Musical Theatre
- Chloe Arnold – Tap
- Jason Luks – Tap
- Jared Grimes – Tap
- Melinda Sullivan – Tap
- Joey Dowling – Contemporary
- Cindy Salgado – Contemporary
- Sarah Brinson – Contemporary
- Kenny Easter – Ballet
- Scott Jovovich – Ballet
- Kim Craven – Ballet
- Tony Testa – Hip-Hop Fusion
- Mason Cutler
2023 Tour Cities
See the website for specific dates and details.
- Arizona – Phoenix
- California – Santa Clara
- Colorado – Denver
- Florida – Orlando
- Georgia – Atlanta
- Illinois – Chicago
- Maryland – Baltimore
- Michigan – Lansing
- Nevada – Las Vegas
- New Jersey – Atlantic City & Meadowlands
- New York – Buffalo & New York City (Nationals)
- North Carolina – Greenville
- Oklahoma – Tulsa
- Pennsylvania – Pittsburgh
- Texas – Dallas
- Utah – Provo
- Washington – Vancouver
Styles of Dance You May Compete In
- Ballet
- Contemporary
- Jazz
- Hip-Hop
- Lyrical
- Musical Theatre
- Open
- Specialty
- Tap
Age Divisions
- Mini 7 – 10
- Junior 11 – 12
- Teen 13 – 15
- Senior 16 – 18
- Open 19+
Dance Divisions
- Solo – 1 dancer
- Duo/Trio – 2 or 3 dancers
- Group – 4 – 9 dancers
- Line 10 – 15 dancers
- Extended Line – 16 – 24 dancers
- Small Production 12 – 24 dancers 5-minute max
- Large Production 16+ dancers 6-minute max
- Extended Small Production 12 – 24 dancers 6-minute max
- Extended Large Production 16+ dancers – 8-minute max
Things To Note About NYCDA
- Dancers can take classes and not compete, but in order to compete, you must be registered for the convention.
- All dancers compete at the same level.
- Independent dancers are not eligible to compete
- First Regional Season 1994 – 1995
- Incredible Scholarship Opportunities
