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: Sheraton Hamilton Hotel

HOTEL ADDRESS: 116 King Street West, Hamilton ON, L8P 4V3

HOTEL PHONE NUMBER: 905-529-5515

BOOKING LINK: Purpose Hamilton 2027 Room Block

ARRIVAL DATE: Thursday, April 1, 2027

DEPARTURE DATE: Sunday, April 4, 2027

LAST DAY TO BOOK: Monday, March 1, 2027

SPECIAL GROUP RATE: $269 CAD

MINIMUM LENGTH OF STAY: The group rate is based on a minimum stay of 2 consecutive nights.

CANCELLATION POLICY: A special cancellation policy is in effect and may differ from standard hotel cancellation policies and/or your confirmation email. Cancellation policy is as follows: Following the cut-off date, changes to arrival and departure dates will not be permitted. Individual reservations can be modified up to the cut-off date only, subject to availability. Following the cut-off date, any reduction in length of stay will be treated as a cancellation of the original reservation, and revised reservation requests will be subject to the current nightly rates and availability at the time of the request. For reservations of less than 2 consecutive nights, the hotel reserves the right to adjust the nightly room rate to the current available rate.

NOTE: For a smooth reservation process, it is highly recommended that all guests use the above booking link. Reservations can also be made by contacting the hotel's 24-hour, toll-free reservation line at 1-888-627-8161.

AMENITIES & PARKING:

• Breakfast: Daily breakfast buffers are not included in the nightly guest room rates. Onsite breakfast options include a full-service Starbucks and two full service restaurants: Chagall's and Loft Lounge.
• Guest Parking: Available onsite but is not included in the nightly guest room rates. Overnight self-guest parking will be available underground for a rate of $19.95 + HST with unlimited in and out privileges. Parking is operating by Precise ParkLink and is subject to change. Overnight parking can be applied onto the guest room account during check-in. The parking garage has a height restriction of 6'11" at the King Street entrance and 6'6" at the Bay Street entrance.