Event Information
DES MOINES #2
SCHEDULE IS COMPLETE
The schedule for the 2022 Des Moines Regional #2 is now complete. Competition is scheduled for Thursday-Sunday, March 31-April 3 at the Iowa Events Center in downtown Des Moines. Competition will take place on 2 stages on Thursday and Friday, but only one stage Saturday and Sunday. The Exhibit Hall stage will be in HyVee Hall. The Ballroom stage will be next door in the Community Choice Convention Center. Performance times for all studios have been emailed to studio directors, and a general schedule appears below. Use the general schedule to determine which stage you are scheduled on for Thursday and Friday. If you’ve not received your schedule confirmation, please check your email “spam” folder before you contact us.
CHANGES AND CORRECTIONS
Your ability to make any changes or corrections to your acts is now limited. If, however, you discover an issue that requires attention you can email us at office@talentonparade.com to check your options. Please include in your email your studio name, the show location you are attending, and as much detail as possible for the act(s) you are inquiring about (song title, dancer name if soloist, etc.).
THURSDAY MORNING START
The show is large enough that it will start on Thursday morning. We have attempted to impact as few people as possible by scheduling only solos and duet/trios during traditional school hours. Those unable, or unwilling, to attend due to school obligations may receive a full refund of entry fees for those school-time acts, provided you email the scratch(es) by 5 pm (CST) Monday, March 21 to office@talentonparade.com. Do not contact the office to inquire about a time change for your act(s). Scratching those acts unable to attend as scheduled is your only option. If it were in any way possible to schedule everyone outside traditional school hours, we would have done that originally.
SCHEDULE FLEXIBILITY
Even though we have provided to-the-minute information in your schedule confirmation you should still use it as a general guideline only. All acts should also be ready, and willing, to perform up to one hour earlier or later than scheduled as it is not unusual for the show to run a little early or, on rare occasions, a little late.
PERFORMANCE MUSIC UPLOAD AND REVIEW
If you’ve not already uploaded your music, you must do so immediately. Uploading your performance music is required. Log in to your DanceComp Genie dashboard, look for the “Upload Music Title” button, then attach each music file where indicated. Once your music is uploaded, we strongly recommend that you listen to each file to confirm that you have uploaded what you intended to. Be advised, however, that uploaded files can only be listened to from a PC (not a MAC) that is running the Chrome browser. We cannot be responsible for music uploaded incorrectly and, in fairness, we cannot allow an act to re-compete because of an incorrect music upload. We also strongly recommend that you have with you at the show a flash/thumb drive containing all your music files that we can use as a backup if necessary. Contact us with any questions or issues and we’ll be happy to assist.
TOP ENTERTAINER AND PHOTOGENIC
Entry for these special awards should have been processed during your act entry period and will not be accepted at the door. If you still need to enter for TOP Entertainer or Photogenic you must email us at office@talentonparade.com prior to 5:00 pm (CST) Monday, March 21 with entry details. We will then contact you to make payment arrangements.
PHOTOGRAPHY AND VIDEO RECORDING WILL BE PROHIBITED
Photography and video recording will only be allowed during awards presentations. This rule will be strictly enforced and has been established to protect the rights of studio owners, directors, teachers, choreographers, and costume designers. We also want to prevent unauthorized photos from being used elsewhere in a questionable manner. Professional performance photos and videos will be available from Alive Video and Photo for those who may be interested. Just make sure selections are made and orders are placed at the show as photo and video images will NOT be available to view or purchase after the show online.
CRITIQUES AND SCORES
Video critiques and digital scores will be available for you to view in the week following the show by logging in to your DanceComp Genie account dashboard.
COVID INFORMATION
Currently there are no specific Covid guidelines or mandates active in the venue. You are free, however, to take whatever personal precautions you choose in the way of masking up and/or social distancing.
GENERAL SCHEDULE (revised 3-22)
Thursday, March 31
7:15 am………….. Doors Open
Exhibit Hall Stage
7:50 am………….. Ages 13-14 Solo Competition
1:00 pm………….. Ages 13-14 Solo AWARDS
2:00 pm………….. Ages 15-16 Solo Competition
9:10 pm………….. Ages 15-16 Solo AWARDS
Ballroom Stage
8:00 am………….. Ages 9-10 Solo Competition
12:40 pm………… Ages 9-10 Solo AWARDS
1:45 pm………….. Ages 11-12 Solo Competition
7:40 pm………….. Ages 11-12 Solo AWARDS
Friday, April 1
7:15 am………….. Doors Open
Exhibit Hall Stage
8:10 am………….. 17 & Older Solo Competition
12:30 pm………… AWARDS: 17+ Solos/8 & Younger Solos/10 & Younger Duet/Trios
1:45 pm………….. 11 & Older Duet/Trio Competition
7:45 pm………….. 11 & Older Duet/Trio AWARDS
Ballroom Stage
7:45 am………….. 8 & Younger Solo Competition*
9:30 am………….. 10 & Younger Duet/Trio Competition*
*AWARDS on Exhibit Hall stage at approximately 12:30 pm
Saturday, April 2 (all competition on Exhibit Hall Stage)
7:15 am………….. Doors Open
7:45 am………….. 10 & Younger Small Group Competition
12:00 pm………… 10 & Younger Small Group AWARDS
12:40 pm………… 12 & Younger Large Group and Line Competition
4:55 pm………….. 12 & Younger Large Group and Line AWARDS
5:40 pm………….. All Ages Production Competition
6:50 pm………….. All Ages Production AWARDS
7:30 pm………….. Ages 13-14 Small Group Competition
9:45 pm………….. Ages 13-14 Small Group AWARDS
Sunday, April 3 (all competition on Exhibit Hall Stage)
7:30 am………….. Doors Open
8:10 am………….. Ages 11-12 Small Group Competition
11:00 am………… Ages 11-12 Small Group AWARDS
11:45 pm………… 13 & Older Large Group and Line Competition
3:25 pm………….. 13 & Older Large Group and Line AWARDS
4:10 pm………….. 15 & Older Small Group Competition
8:10 pm………….. 15 & Older Small Group AWARDS
HOST HOTEL
Hilton Des Moines Downtown
435 Park Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-241-1456
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