FAQ’S
WHEN IS REDEFINE DANCE CONVENTION?
APRIL 27, 2025!
WHERE IS REDEFINE DANCE CONVENTION?
DANCEWORKS MKE | 1661 N WATER STREET
WHERE ARE THE STUDIO DOORS?
TURN INTO THE PARKING LOT AND FOLLOW IT DOWN THROUGH THE SINGLE LANE TO THE ADDITIONAL PARKING LOT AND THE MAIN ENTRANCE DOORS TO THE STUDIOS.
WHAT AGE (AS OF WHEN) SHOULD DANCERS REGISTER?
DANCER SHOULD REGISTER FOR THE ROOM THAT REFLECTS THEIR AGE AS OF JANUARY 1, 2025.
WHAT ARE THE AGE BREAKDOWNS FOR THE ROOMS?
MINI | 7-9
JUNIOR | 10-12
TEEN | 13-15
SENIOR | 16+
WHAT DOES THE SCHEDULE LOOK LIKE?
TENTATIVELY MINI AND JUNIOR ROOMS RUN FROM 8:00AM-1:45PM, FOLLOWED BY THE TEEN AND SENIOR ROOMS FROM 2:00-8:15PM. DARE TO DEFINE CLOSES THE EVENT FROM 8:30-10:00PM.
WHAT IS DARE TO DEFINE?
DARE TO DEFINE IS REDEFINE’S ENSEMBLE OF REDEFINERS EACH WEEKEND THAT WILL WORK DIRECTLY WITH A DEFINER TO EXPERIENCE THE REHEARSAL PROCESS THAT WILL ADVANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE + SKILLS EITHER FOR DANCE FOR STAGE (CONCERT) OR DANCE FOR VIDEO (COMMERCIAL). DARE TO DEFINE IS AN EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT DESIGNED TO BETTER EQUIP DANCERS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD. REDEFINERS WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE BEHIND THE SCENES THAT GOES INTO CREATING DANCE FOR STAGE OR DANCE FOR FILM AND GET TO WORK WITH AN INDUSTRY PROFESSIONAL TO FURTHER ADVANCE THEIR SKILLS AND DEVELOPMENT AS ARTISTS. THE COMMERCIAL OPTION IS GEARED TOWARDS OPPORTUNITIES SUCH AS MUSIC VIDEOS + CRUISE SHIPS, WHILE CONCERT IS GEARED TOWARDS A PROFESSIONAL CONTEMPORARY COMPANY. AGES 10+ ONLY.
ARE MEALS PROVIDED?
NO-DANCERS SHOULD PACK THEIR MEAL OR PLAN TO HAVE FOOD DROPPED OFF. DANCERS SHOULD ALSO PACK A FEW SNACKS AND LOTS OF WATER TO ENSURE THEIR BODY STAYS FUELED THROUGHOUT THE CONVENTION.
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR REDEFINE DANCE CONVENTION?
APRIL 26, 2025.
WHEN IS THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER FOR DARE TO DEFINE?
UNTIL SPOTS BECOME FULL-FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE! REGISTRATIONS WILL REMAIN OPEN AS LONG AS SPOTS ARE AVAILABLE AND DANCERS CAN SIGN UP THE DAY OF THE EVENT IF SPOTS REMAIN OPEN.
WHAT DO DANCERS NEED TO BRING TO REDEFINE DANCE CONVENTION?
COMFORTABLE DANCE CLOTHING, SOCKS, SNEAKERS, SNACKS, A GOOD MEAL, AND A GREAT ATTITUDE!
ARE THERE SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED AT REDEFINE DANCE CONVENTION?
DANCERS IN THE JUNIOR, TEEN, AND SENIOR ROOMS WILL BE ABLE TO ELECT TO AUDITION FOR THREE POINT PROJECT’S PROFESSIONAL TRAINING COMPANY: SZN 3 AND ELIGIBLE FOR SCHOLARSHIPS. DANCERS AGES 8+ WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO THREE POINT PROJECT’S SUMMER YOUTH INTENSIVE ON AUGUST 9, 2025. PLEASE LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE OPPORTUNITIES + PROGRAMS HERE: THREEPOINTPROJECTWI.COM. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE FUTURE REDEFINE DANCE CONVENTION EVENTS WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED.
WHAT IS REDEFINE DANCE CONVENTION REDEFINING?
THE WAY YOUNG ARTISTS EXPERIENCE DANCE TRAINING. OFTEN, DANCERS ARE TAUGHT AT INSTEAD OF TAUGHT TO. REDEFINE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT AN INTERACTIVE TEACHING APPROACH IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT (WITH TEACHING STYLES BENEFITING ALL TYPES OF LEARNERS) IS CRITICAL TO CREATING A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT THAT ALLOWS EACH DANCER TO REACH THEIR POTENTIAL.
CREATING A DANCE SPACE WHERE ALL DANCERS FEEL SEEN, SUPPORTED, AND ENCOURAGED. IN TYPICAL CONVENTION ENVIRONMENTS, ONLY THE MOST ADVANCED IN THE ROOM FEEL SEEN. REDEFINE BELIEVES IN SEEING EACH DANCER IN THE SPACE WITH US AND FOSTERING THEIR OWN UNIQUE POTENTIAL.
EQUIPPING YOUNG ARTISTS WITH SKILLS THAT WILL BOOST THEIR CONFIDENCE, ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS, AND GIVE THEM THE ABILITY TO BUILD A SUSTAINABLE CAREER IN THE DANCE INDUSTRY (IF DESIRED). CONVENTIONS OFTEN OFFER INSTANT GRATIFICATION THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS-WHICH ARE STILL A REWARD OF HARD WORK. HOWEVER, REDEFINE AIMS TO OFFER TRAINING THAT CAN HELP BUILD A SUSTAINABLE CAREER-SUCH AS OUR DARE TO DEFINE ADD-ONS WHICH OFFER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR DANCE FOR STAGE AND DANCE FOR FILM.
BUILDING A TEAM OF DEFINERS THAT CAN DIRECTLY LEAD YOUNG ARTISTS TO BECOMING A BETTER HUMAN, TEAMMATE, AND DANCER. IN CONVENTION CULTURE, TEACHERS OFTEN HAVE TO JUMP FROM ONE CLASS TO THE NEXT AND THERE IS NO ROOM FOR BUILDING A CONNECTION WITH DANCERS. KEEPING CONVENTION ROOMS LIMITED IN CAPACITY AND OFFERING SEMINARS WITH THE DEFINERS, REDEFINE IS BREAKING DOWN THESE BARRIERS AND ALLOWING FOR DEFINERS TO OFFER GUIDANCE AND MENTORSHIP TO YOUNG ARTISTS THAT EXTENDS BEYOND JUST A CONVENTION CLASS.
VALUING THE WHOLE DANCER. MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT. BECAUSE DANCE IS A VISUAL ART FORM, A LOT OF PRIORITY IS TYPICALLY PLACED ON YOUNG ARTISTS’ ABILITY TO EXECUTE STEPS. WHILE THIS IS IMPORTANT, REDEFINE ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THE IMPORTANCE OF NOURISHING THE MENTAL HEALTH AND OVERALL WELL-BEING OF YOUNG ARTISTS. THIS MAKES THEM BETTER, HEALTHIER PEOPLE AND MATURE, CAPABLE ARTISTS.
WHAT ARE SOME LOCAL HOTEL AND FOOD OPTIONS?
HOTELS:
FOOD:
IS REDEFINE MERCH AVAILABLE?
YES! REDEFINE MERCH IS AVAILABLE BY PRE-ORDER VIA OUR WEBSITE SOON AND WILL BE DELIVERED AT THE EVENT. A VERY LIMITED SUPPLY OF MERCH WILL FOR SALE AT THE EVENT.
IS REDEFINE DANCE CONVENTION ONLY FOR DANCERS UNDER 18?
NO. WE WELCOME ALL COLLEGE AND PROFESSIONAL LEVEL DANCERS IN THE SENIOR ROOM.