EVENT UPDATES: Please continue to check our website for updates and/or contact your Studio Director.
2024 SCHEDULE OUTLINE: Please see below for daily access times and start & end times.
Thursday, April 4, 2024:
9:00 AM: Rehearsal room and dressing room doors open. Hall/house doors open to audience members 15 minutes prior to show time.
10:00 AM: Competition commences.
9:20 PM: Final awards ceremony of the day.
Friday, April 5, 2024:
8:00 AM: Rehearsal room and dressing room doors open. Hall/house doors open to audience members 15 minutes prior to show time.
9:00 AM: Competition commences.
9:10 PM: Final awards ceremony of the day.
Saturday, April 6, 2024:
7:30 AM: Rehearsal room and dressing room doors open. Hall/house doors open to audience members 15 minutes prior to show time.
8:30 AM: Competition commences.
9:30 PM: Final awards ceremony of the day.
Sunday, April 7, 2024:
7:30 AM: Rehearsal room and dressing room doors open. Hall/house doors open to audience members 15 minutes prior to show time.
8:30 AM: Competition commences.
8:20 PM: Final awards ceremony of the weekend.
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/ballroom doors open 15 minutes prior to show time.
PARKING: Enclosed, multi-level onsite PAID parking lot.
PROPS: We cannot guarantee that storage space will be provided for props. Please be prepared to load props in and out as needed. Backstage access will be provided 1 hour prior to show times for prop arrival.
MUSIC: Music can be submitted directly through your Computition account.
BACK UP MUSIC: We ask that all Studio Owners/Directors have backup copies on hand at the event.
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.
PROGRAMS: Show programs will be available for purchase at the merchandise booth in the main lobby. Electronic programs will not be available.
LIVE STREAMING:
All performances and awards ceremonies will be live streamed. Our live stream can be accessed via the Purpose Dance website homepage.
HOST HOTEL: SHERATON HAMILTON HOTEL
HOTEL ADDRESS: 116 King Street West, Hamilton ON, L8P 4V3
HOTEL PHONE NUMBER: 905-529-5515
BOOKING LINK: Book your group rate for Purpose Dance
GROUP NAME: Purpose Dance
ARRIVAL DATE: Thursday, April 4, 2024
DEPARTURE DATE: Sunday, April 7, 2024
LAST DAY TO BOOK: Monday, March 4, 2024
SPECIAL GROUP RATE: $229 CAD - $269 CAD per night.
NOTE: For a smooth reservation process, it is highly recommended that all guests use the above link. Reservations can also be made by contacting the hotel's 24 hour, toll-free reservation line at 1-888-627-8161.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Individual reservations may cancel by 6:00 PM hotel time 2 days prior (48 hours) to avoid a 1 night guest room rate penalty. There may be additional applicable charges and taxes.
CHECK IN TIME: 3:00 PM | CHECK OUT TIME: 12:00 PM
AMENITIES:
Mailing Address
7700 Pine Valley Drive
PO Box 56553, Woodbridge, L4L 2X4
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