2025 Hollywood Invitational
San Diego, CA
July 7-12, 2025
LOCATION:
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA 92101
Room Rate: $259
Hotel Cut Off Date: 6/7/25 or Until Full
Hotel Phone: 888-236-2427
BOOK A ROOM ONLINE
*Hotel Rooms must be canceled 45 days prior to event to receive deposit back from hotel.
*For Dancers attending on a TEAM Scholarship or NATIONAL FINAL Scholarship, dancers must stay at the Host Hotel under the Room Block (not booked thru an outside source such as Hotel Points, Expedia) for the duration of the event in order for scholarship to be valid
OUR WEST COAST NATIONAL FINALS EVENT INCLUDES:
- NATIONAL FINALS COMPETITION with OVER $50,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES AWARDED
- 3 DAYS OF MASTER CLASSES FROM HOLLYWOOD VIBE GUEST FACULTY
- MULTIPLE SCHOLARSHIPS AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
- DANCER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION
- VIBE COMPANY AUDITIONS
- LA AGENCY AUDITIONS
- CLOSING NIGHT GALA SHOW & FINAL AWARDS
Congratulations to Our 2024 Dancers of the Year
Dancer of the Year Competition
- Dancers who were selected as a Team Hollywood Vibe or Hollywood Vibe Scholarship Winner in a regional city are invited to compete for the title of National Dancer of the Year.
- Contestants must perform 1 Solo in the Dancer of the Year competition
- Dancer of the Year contestants can compete 2 solos, 1 for Dancer of the Year competition and 1 for National Finals Competition. You can also compete the same solo in Dancer of the Year competition as in National Finals Competition. Dancer of the Year Solos are not considered for Overall Awards but are strictly viewed for the consideration of Dancer of the year. Dancer of the Year solos do not need to have pre-qualified at a regional event.
- Dancer of the Year Finalist must pay entrance fee of $425 which includes Dancer of the Year Solo, HV Attire, Costuming, and General Admission Gala Ticket for the Dancer. Ability to upgrade ticket to dinner will be available. Dancer of the Year Entry fee is a lump sum fee. Performance awards are not applicable to this entry fee.
- Dancers who received the Regional Dancer of the Year title will pay a discounted entry fee of $345
- This award is based on dancers work in the workshop as well as their performance in the competition.
- If a Dancer wins the title of National Dancer of the Year, the Dancer must maintain their Dance Studio commitments. The Dancer will be representing the Dance Studio and needs to maintain their studio training of which they earned the title.
- At the Closing Night Gala, we will announce the Top Dance of the Year Contestants. The Top 3 will then be announced where they will Dance Off During the Closing Night Gala Show. Winners announced in Show!
- Dancer of the Year Contestants do not need to have a registered teacher with them to enter the Dancer of the Year Competition. They do need to receive permission from the studio they qualified with and register under that Studio Name. They can not register under “independent” if they received the scholarship under studio name.
- 1 Dancer of the Year will be awarded in each Age Level
| AWARDS | WINNER | RUNNERS-UP |
| Senior | $750 | $100 |
| Teen | $750 | $100 |
| Pre-Teen | $750 | $100 |
| Junior | $500 | $100 |
| Mini | $350 | $100 |
| * Dancers of the Year must complete their contracts before full prize money is received. | ||
| Dancer of the Year Criteria: | |
| Dancer of the Year Solo | 33% of total weighted Score |
| Class Etiquette & Participation | 33% of total weighted Score |
| Audition | 33% of total weighted Score |
Congratulations to Our 2024 San Diego Battle of the Stars Winners
Battle of the Stars Competition
- Top Scoring Groups from each age division will be selected to Dance Off at the Closing Night Gala for their Age Groups.
- Winners will be announced at the Closing Night Gala
- Limit of 1 studio per age group in the Dance Off.
- Dancers who want to watch the show and Dinner must purchase a Gala Ticket.
| AWARDS | WINNER | RUNNERS-UP |
| Senior Division | $2,000 | $250 |
| Teen Division | $2,000 | $250 |
| Pre-Teen Division | $2,000 | $250 |
| Junior Division | $2,000 | $250 |
| Mini Division | $1,000 | $250 |
Hollywood Vibe Closing Night Gala
- A perfect way to wrap up a Fantastic season Hollywood Style!!
- This wonderful Gala will feature Faculty Show with Dancer of the Year Dance Off, Battle of the Stars Dance Off, & Special Guest Performances.
- Battle of the Star Winners, National DOTY Winners, and Agency Winner will be announced!
- Purchase your tickets in Advance because this event does Sell Out! Seating will be limited due to Restrictions.
- Any Dancer who wants to attend must purchase a gala ticket
- VIP Ticket & General Tickets will be available. Pricing Information TBD
2024 Hollywood Nationals Tentative Schedule
JULY 6:
- Current Vibe Company Rehearsals in Afternoon
JULY 7:
- Dancer of the Year Rehearsals & Dancer of the Year Competition Cont’d
JULY 8:
- National Solo Competition
JULY 9:
- ½ Day of Classes + Group Competition
JULY 10:
- Classes + Group Competition
JULY 11:
- Classes + Group Competition
JULY 12:
- ½ Day of Classes + Closing Night Gala
*All Dates and Times are estimated. Final Schedules are released two weeks prior to the event.
2024 National Finals Pricing
*REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 26TH
*Registration Must Be Submitted by MAY 26th
*50% Deposit Due by JUNE 9TH
*Full Payment Due by JUNE 23rd
| 3 DAY DANCE CONVENTION PRICING | ||
| Early Registration (Registered & Paid 30 Days Prior) | After Deadline | |
| Minis (3 Half-Days, 5-7) | $300 | $315 |
| Juniors (8-10) | $425 | $440 |
| Pre-Teen (11-12) | $425 | $440 |
| Teens (13-14) | $425 | $440 |
| Seniors (15 ~18) | $425 | $440 |
| Assistant Teachers (21 & under) | $435 | $450 |
| Teachers / Studio Owners | $250 | $275 |
*For Dancers attending Nationals on a TEAM SCHOLARSHIP or NATIONAL FINALS SCHOLARSHIP must stay at the Host Hotel under the Room Block (not booked thru an outside source) for the duration of the event in order for the Scholarship to be valid!
*Scholarships may not be combined
| NATIONAL FINALS COMPETITION FEES | |
| Solos – 2:30 Time Limit | $195 |
| Duos/Trios – 3:00 Time Limit | $100 per dancer |
| Small Groups (4-9 dancers) – 3:00 Time Limit | $90 per dancer |
| Large Groups (10-16 dancers) – 4:00 Time Limit | $90 per dancer |
| Line (17-24 dancers)- 4:00 Time Limit | $90 per dancer |
| Productions (25+ dancers) – 6:00 Time Limit | $90 per dancer |
For 2024 National Finals, Pre-qualification will be done by Video Submission.
Solos Do Not Need to Pre-Qualify.
See Top of Page for Details! Submission due MAY 13TH