Event Information
BRANSON
SCHEDULE IS COMPLETE
The schedule for the 2025 Branson national competition is now complete. It is scheduled for Saturday-Friday, June 14-20 at the Mansion Theater, 189 Expressway Lane in Branson, Missouri. Performance times for all studios have been emailed to studio directors, and a general schedule appears below. If you’ve not received your schedule confirmation, please check your email “spam” folder before you contact us. Please also understand that we cannot even consider special performance requests for this show. There are simply far too many studios and acts involved for us to risk the integrity of the schedule, and the spirit of fair competition, with changes of this kind.
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 please email us at office@talentonparade.com by the end of the day on Wednesday, May 28 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.). Changes emailed after May 28 will require management approval and may not be accommodated.
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 early or, on rare occasions, a little late.
THEME DAYS
Just for fun, each day of competition will be “themed” and the studio who best represents the theme for the day will receive a special trophy and recognition. Click here for more information.
NATIONAL AWARDS AND THE PARADE OF CHAMPIONS
National competition includes selected acts being called back to re-compete in the Parade of Champions. Click here for more information.
DRESSING ROOM INFO
All available dressing rooms will be utilized, and we have plans to pipe and drape some additional dressing areas as well. Nevertheless, like most theatres, dressing space will be reduced compared to what you may be used to in a convention center setting. There will be no individually available studio dressing spaces. You will need to share, willingly. Dancers are strongly encouraged to arrive already dressed in their first costume of the day and then leave in their last costume of the day. This should help eliminate at least 2 trips to a dressing area for every dancer. If assistance is required in a dressing room, limit to one adult helper per dancer. And please, limit your time in the dressing areas as much as possible. “Hanging out”, or “chilling” in the dressing areas is strongly discouraged.
PROPS
Although the wing space at this theatre is much larger than most, prop storage will be very limited. Plan for your props to come into the theatre only a few acts before they go on and then moved back out immediately thereafter. Under no circumstances will props will be allowed to be stored overnight. The good news here is that parking for prop trailers (and all other vehicles) is abundant and free. There is also relatively easy access for props to be moved into and out of the backstage area.
REHEARSAL SPACE
Rehearsal space inside the theatre is virtually non-existent. Most theatres like this are built with the idea that the show is ready to perform, and the audience is ready to watch. We strongly encourage your dancers to arrive fully rehearsed and ready to roll. If you must rehearse at the venue, you will likely be directed to one of the many grassy areas outside that surround the venue. Another option is to check with your hotel for available rehearsal space. We are aware of many situations where hotels have opened rehearsal areas for studios with large blocks of rooms reserved.
FOOD AND DRINK
Concessions will be available during most of the time the show is ongoing and can be consumed in the lobby of the venue (only water allowed in the seating areas, backstage, and in the dressing areas).
PERFORMANCE MUSIC UPLOAD
Please upload your performance music right away if you’ve not already done so. Be aware that we cannot simply pull your music from what you uploaded for regional competition. The DanceComp Genie system assigns each music file you upload to a specific act in a specific show. It must be uploaded again for national competition. We apologize for any inconvenience this causes. 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) Wednesday, May 28 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.
RULES REVIEW
If you’ve not already done so, please take a few minutes to review the complete list of rules and guidelines posted at talentonparade.com/rules-and-awards. You are also encouraged to review the RUN OFF POLICY as you help your dancers (and their parents) understand the consequences they face if they choose to leave the stage during the performance.
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.
GENERAL SCHEDULE
Saturday, June 14 (Theme: Share The Love)
7:20 am………….. Doors Open
8:00 am………….. Ages 11-12 Solo Competition
3:50 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
4:20 pm………….. Ages 11-12 Duet/Trio Competition
7:05 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
7:45 pm………….. Ages 11-12 Solo Parade of Champions
8:10 pm………….. Ages 11-12 Duet/Trio Parade of Champions
8:35 pm………….. AWARDS
Sunday, June 15 (Theme: PJ Day)
7:40 am………….. Doors Open
8:15 am………….. 8 & Younger Solo Competition
12:00 pm………… Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
12:40 pm………… Ages 9-10 Solo Competition
6:05 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
7:00 pm………….. 8 & Younger Solo Parade of Champions
7:25 pm………….. Ages 9-10 Solo Parade of Champions
7:55 pm………….. AWARDS
Monday, June 16 (Theme: Disco Cowgirls and Cowboys)
7:10 am………….. Doors Open
7:50 am………….. Ages 15-16 Solo Competition
2:15 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
2:40 pm………….. 10 & Younger Duet/Trio Competition
7:00 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
7:30 pm………….. Ages 15-16 Solo Parade of Champions
7:55 pm………….. 8 & Younger Duet/Trio Parade of Champions
8:20 pm………….. Ages 9-10 Duet/Trio Parade of Champions
8:45 pm………….. Parent and Child Dance Down (free)
9:15 pm………….. AWARDS
Tuesday, June 17 (Theme: Tie Dye Tuesday)
7:10 am………….. Doors Open
7:50 am………….. Ages 13-14 Solo Competition
2:45 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
3:15 pm………….. 13 & Older Duet/Trio Competition
7:25 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
8:00 pm………….. Ages 13-14 Solo Parade of Champions
8:20 pm………….. Ages 15-19 Duet/Trio Parade of Champions
8:45 pm………….. Ages 13-14 Duet/Trio Parade of Champions
9:10 pm………….. AWARDS
Wednesday, June 18 (Theme: Wicked Wednesday)
7:20 am………….. Doors Open
8:00 am………….. 17 & Older Solo Competition
11:50 am………… Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
12:25 pm………… Ages 9-12 Small Group Competition
6:20 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
7:00 pm………….. Ages 17-19 Solo Parade of Champions
7:25 pm………….. Ages 9-10 Small Group Parade of Champions
7:50 pm………….. Ages 11-12 Small Group Parade of Champions
8:15 pm………….. All Ages TOP Charity Dance Down (students only)
8:45 pm………….. Senior Scholarship Presentation
9:00 pm………….. AWARDS
Thursday, June 19 (Theme: New York Runway Fashions)
7:20 am………….. Doors Open
8:00 am………….. 8 & Younger Group Competition
11:25 am………… Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
12:10 pm………… All Ages Production Competition
1:55 pm………….. All Ages Production AWARDS
2:40 pm………….. Ages 9-12 Large Group/Line Competition
6:00 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
6:45 pm………….. 8 & Younger Small Group Parade of Champions
7:05 pm………….. 8 & Younger Large Group/Line Parade of Champions
7:30 pm………….. Ages 9-12 Large Group/Line Parade of Champions
8:00 pm………….. Red Carpet New York Fashion Walk
8:30 pm………….. AWARDS
Friday, June 20 (Theme: Kentucky Derby Hat Day)
7:20 am………….. Doors Open
8:00 am………….. Ages 13-14 Small Group Competition
11:15 am………… Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
11:45 am………… 15 & Older Small Group Competition
2:10 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
2:40 pm………….. 13 & Older Large Group/Line Competition
6:00 pm………….. Parade of Champions Finalists Announced
6:40 pm………….. Ages 13-14 Small Group Parade of Champions
7:05 pm………….. Ages 15-19 Small Group Parade of Champions
7:30 pm………….. 13 & Older Large Group/Line Parade of Champions
7:55 pm………….. AWARDS
EXTENDED PERFORMANCE TIME
New for the 2025 season: We are now offering the option for up to 2 minutes of extended performance time to Large Groups, Lines and Productions only. Extended time fees are $3 per 30 seconds per dancer in the act(s) the extended time is requested for. Points will be deduced for unpaid overtime acts per the rules and regulations. Extended time acts will also be deducted if extended time purchase is exceeded.
PROP SET UP & REMOVAL “INSURANCE”
Be aware that this season we will also be monitoring prop set up/removal times closely. Any act which exceeds the 2-minute consolidated time limit (3 consolidated minutes for productions) will be automatically deducted by a full point, UNLESS you have purchased the new optional prop “insurance” which will provide up to an additional 3 minutes of consolidated set up/removal for that act. Prop insurance is available for Group acts only and must be purchased ($75 per act) in advance, prior to the start of the show. Any “insured” act that exceeds 5 consolidated minutes (6 consolidated minutes for productions) in prop set up/removal time will receive an automatic full point deduction anyway.
CREDIT/DEBIT CARD FEES
Beginning this season, a 3% fee will be automatically added to all credit/debit card transactions. Avoid this fee by submitting a certified check instead (cashier’s check or money order) to Talent On Parade, 137 Pirner #5, Haysville, KS 67060. Be sure to obtain tracking information in case delivery is delayed. Studio or personal checks NOT accepted. Email us at office@talentonparade.com for assistance.
HOST HOTELS
Comfort Inn & Suites Branson Meadows
5150 Gretna Road
Call to Book: 417-335-4731
Rate: $149 for Standard room up to Quad to include Breakfast
Rate: $159 for Suite up to Quad to include Breakfast
Cut Off Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2025
Click HERE to Book Online
Westgate Branson Woods Resort
2201 Roark Valley Road
417-334-2324
Rate: $134 up to Quad
Cut Off Deadline: Friday, May 30, 2025
Click HERE to Book Online
INFORMATION ABOUT SPARK BY HILTON
One of our original host hotels, Spark by Hilton, has recently experienced a tragic explosion and fire that has caused it’s closing. Anyone with prior reservations should seek alternate accommodations immediately. Please understand that this situation is completely outside of our control and has forced us to seek alternate accommodations for our staff as well. We encourage you to (re)start your search by contacting those hotels listed above, or via our partnership with Lucid Travel (click here for link). Email TOP at office@talentonparade.com with any questions
