HAMILTON CONVENTION CENTRE

1 SUMMERS LANE, HAMILTON ONTARIO, L8P 4Y2

 www.hccevents.ca

What you should know when you get there…

EVENT UPDATES: More information will be available closer to the event start date. Please continue to check our website for updates and/or contact your Studio Director.

EVENT ACCESS: The competition will be located on the first floor in Wentworth Hall. Rehearsal room and change room doors will open 1 hour prior to showtime each morning. House doors open 15 minutes prior to show time.

ONLINE PROGRAMS: A link to the online program will be available on the Purpose Dance website homepage on the dates of the scheduled competition.

• NOTE: The online event program is password-protected. The password will be displayed on signage at the event. For those watching via livestream, the password can be obtained from the dancer/family you are supporting or from you Studio Director.
• NOTE: Souvenir/hard copy programs will be available for purchase on-site for those who prefer a printed copy. Quantities are limited.

LIVESTREAMING: The entire event will be streamed on the Purpose Dance website homepage on the dates of the scheduled competition.

CHANGE ROOM & REHEARSAL ROOM GUIDELINES:

• Parents are not permitted in the rehearsal room or backstage areas.
• Parents and/or guardians of dancers aged 12 and older are asked to refrain from entering change rooms when possible to help reduce congestion.
  

PARKING: Enclosed, multi-level onsite PAID parking lot.

PROPS: Backstage access will be provided 1 hour prior to show times for prop arrival.

• SMALL PROPS: The loading dock is located on MacNab Street South & is for prop drop-off and pick-up only. This must be done before the competition begins each day, as access to the loading dock during show hours cannot be guaranteed. A small area in the Rehearsal Room will be designated for daily prop storage only. All props must be loaded in and out daily, as overnight storage cannot be guaranteed.
• LARGE PROPS: Please ensure the Competition Directors are made aware of any large props. Large prop load-in and load-out must be scheduled on a case-by-case basis.

MUSIC: Studio Owners/Directors can submit music directly through their DanceBug account.

• Accepted Music Formats: .wav, .mp3, .m4a, or .mp4
• Non Compatible Media Formats: .mov and .qt (QuickTime Music Files)
  
  

BACK UP MUSIC: We ask that all Studio Owners/Directors have backup copies on hand at the event.

• A USB, iPod, iPad, laptop or cellphone can be used for backup music ONLY.
• Adapters (if needed) must be provided by Studio Owners/Directors and/or teachers as we cannot guarantee compatibility from device to device.
  
  

NOTE: Teachers are responsible to play backup music. We ask that teachers are present at the music table to give any special cues. We cannot guarantee that a pitch control change can be precisely made. It is best to pre-pitch all music to avoid technical issues.

HOST HOTEL: More info coming soon...