2024 Evolve Banff #1 - Event Information
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EVENT OVERVIEW
Event Dates: May 17-20 2024
Event Location: The Fenlands Recreation Centre, 100 Mt Norquay Rd #2F, Banff
Parking: Large free parking lot at Fenlands Recreation Centre, free overflow parking available at the nearby Train Station.
Arrival: Doors open daily at 8:00AM
Host Hotels: Banff Lodging Co (11 properties in Banff & 2 in Canmore). Save 15% off posted rates. CLICK HERE for more information.
Park Passes: Available here
Admission to Regular Competition: Free
Admission to Evolve DanceDown Finals: $20 Adults, $15 Youth/Seniors, $5 Non-Performing Dancers/Child 5 years and under. ON SALE MAY 17TH 9AM (only available for purchase online - no tickets available at the venue).
Full Performance & Awards Schedule
BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
Download the Dance Bug app to view the schedule, livestream, and also download your photos and videos after the competition (included for FREE with your registration at Evolve).
ARRIVING AT THE VENUE
The venue will open at 8:00am each morning.
MEDAL PICK-UP
Dancers should check-in with the Merchandise booth in the lobby when they first arrive at Evolve, to collect their Event Medal. Wear your medal on stage for awards, and collect pins for your placements!
Check-in/Merchandise booth will be open from 8am-8pm daily, and from 8am-2pm on Monday
INSIDE THE VENUE
For audience members, the theatre doors will open at 8:45am each morning.
Audience members are advised to make their way to their seats early. Evolve Dance Competition may run ahead of schedule.
On-site concession available, 8AM-6PM daily, https://banff.ca/1306/The-Fenlands-Caf
Designated Girls, Boys and a Universal (Gender neutral/family friendly) changeroom will be provided
BACKSTAGE
One of our team members will let you know when it is time to come backstage.
Song & Dance Soloists can choose to be mic’d for performance. Please report backstage 7 numbers in advance.
PERFORMANCE
Livestream will be available for friends and family to watch your performance. Check out evolveTV on the Evolve Dance Competition website or the Dance Bug App to watch!
AWARDS
Awards will be announced at the end of each session live on stage, and also shown on our livestream broadcast. Dancers are welcome to join us on stage for each Awards Session.
EVOLVE DANCEDOWN (OUR FINALS EVENT)
Our event will finish with the Evolve DanceDown, where extra cash and prizes will be awarded.
The Evolve DanceDown is a ticketed event. Admission = $20 Adults, $15 Youth/Seniors, $5 Dancers/Child 5 years and under.
Tickets on sale: starting Friday May 17th at 9AM (available for purchase online - no tickets available at the theatre)
Evolve DanceDown: Monday May 20 at 4:30PM
Qualifying Routines:
Mini/Junior DanceDown Finalists from each studio (min studio 20 entries required).
Teen/Senior DanceDown Finalists from each studio (min studio 20 entries required).
Highest Scoring Performance Division entry (guest performer).
Highest Scoring Adult Division entry (guest performer).
MERCHANDISE
Come visit us in the lobby to check out our 2024 Evolve Merch! We’ve got sweatshirts, bags, socks and more!
Contactless payments via Credit Card or Debit accepted. Sorry no cash or cheque payments.
Gift Cards available online (Redeemable for merchandise only. Cannot be used for registration in future events or Evolve DanceDown tickets).
PHOTOS & VIDEOS
Your registration at Evolve Dance Competition includes the photos and videos at no extra cost! To view/download your photos and videos, please CLICK HERE. All photos and videos will be available by 12pm PST on the Monday following the event.
