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SHOWSTOPPERS CONVENTION

OCTOBER 16 - 18, 2026

 

 

 

 

 

DESCRIPTION:

We’ve been attending the Showstoppers Convention for 17 years! This is an event that is the dancers’ favorite of the year. Showstoppers Convention begins on Saturday at approximately 7:30 am and ends on Sunday around 3:00 pm. Dancers will learn different styles of dances every hour on the hour from 7:30 am - 3:30 pm. All classes are meant to challenge and inspire your dancers. Although it sounds exhausting, Showstoppers does an amazing job of keeping the energy and encouragement for the dancers.

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SCHEDULE:

The full schedule is available 2 weeks prior to the event. See the following pages for a Sample Schedule of the weekend. Dancers will have classes all day on Saturday and Sunday.

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EVENT VENUE:

Kalahari - Wisconsin Dells

1305 Kalahari Drive
Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

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FRIDAY:
If you are arriving on Friday, this will probably be the only substantial time the kids will have to go to the pools/game room. Dancers should be in bed at a decent time because they have A LOT of dancing to do the next 2 days.

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SATRUDAY MORNING:

Tentative: 7:30am

  • What To Bring: Dance clothes, Studio VIA logo wear, all dance shoes, water bottle, snacks, lunch

  • Meet at 7:30am: Meet Ms Kim by the NEW double door convention entrance to pick up dancer wrist bands and snack boxes.  Dancers will wear their wrist band all weekend. I also make snack boxes for the kids/parents. 

  • Arrive Ontime: Please make sure your dancer has time to get to the ballrooms and get settled BEFORE class begins. Classes START at 8:00am for Junior/Senior and 8:15am for Mini (They are called TWEEN on the Showstopper schedule).

 

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SATURDAY LUNCH:

Tentative 11am/noon

  • Provide Lunch For Your Dancer: Parents should provide a packed lunch or drop off take out during the lunch hour. I will send a text message on where to meet for lunch and the exact time when the schedule is available.

  • Buffet Lunch Kalahari Convention Center: The lines will be long for food so please plan ahead. The Kalahari sets up food lines to purchase food (pizza/chicken fingers) Most kids bring their own lunch from home or parents pick up food from surrounding restaurants prior to class (jimmy johns/mac n cheese) 

 

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SATURDAY PARENT PICK UP:

  • MINI - Class ends around 4pm. From 4:00 - 4:30 they have CRAFT TIME and they get their GIFT (a HUGE pink bear) Please come to the ballrooms at 4:00 to gather your child because it does get pretty crazy.

  • JUNIOR/TEEN/SENIOR: 5:30pm class ends. There is an optional extra class until 5:30 but the dancers do not need to attend that one. Please come down to the ballrooms to pick up your dancer after classes end.

 

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SATURDAY EVENING:

  • Dancers are free after classes end. The kids always have BIG PLANS for Saturday night but once they change, sit down and eat dinner the fatigue sets in :) Have the dancers listen to their bodies. A little pool or game room time is fine but they need to get rest as well because Sunday morning comes early.

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SUNDAY MORNING:

  • ARRIVE ON TIME: Please have your dancer to the ballrooms 15 min prior the begining of class to get settled and get their shoes on.

  • 8:00am Junior/Senior Class begins

  • 8:15 am Mini Class begins​

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SUNDAY LUNCH:

  • MEET FOR LUNCH: Just like the previous day, we will all meet and eat lunch together.  Please plan on providing your dancer with lunch at the scheduled time. 

  • END OF WEEKEND: Classes continue through about 3pm on Sunday. Dancers are allowed to leave at lunch if they would like to get home to start their week.

  • LET ME KNOW WHEN YOU LEAVE: Dancers usually trickle out slowly after lunch. Please text me when you leave so I know who to keep an eye on for the rest of the day. Kendall and I will be there to the end of the event at 3:00pm

 

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