2025 Evolve Calgary #2 - Event Information
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EVENT OVERVIEW
Event Dates: April 23rd - 27th 2025
Event Location: Markin MacPhail Centre at WinSport Arena
Host Hotel: Host Hotel #1: Four Points by Sheraton Calgary West, rates from $159/night including Breakfast. Click HERE for more information. Cut-Off Date: March 7th or until the block is fully reserved
Host Hotel #2: Aloft Calgary University, rates from $149/night including Breakfast. Click HERE to book. Cut-Off Date: March 8th or until the block is fully reserved
Parking: Large lot with free parking
Arrival: Doors open at 7:30AM daily.
Admission to Regular Competition: Free
Admission to Evolve DanceDown Finals: *$20 Adults, $15 Youth/Seniors, $5 Dancers/Child 5 years and under. ON SALE APRIL 23RD 9AM (only available for purchase online - no tickets available at the venue). *GST & ticketing fees not included
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 7:30AM 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 7:30AM-8PM daily, and from 7:30AM-2PM on Sunday.
Teachers should check-in with the Merchandise booth in the lobby when they first arrive at Evolve to pick up their complimentary event program, while supplies last.
INSIDE THE VENUE
For audience members, the theatre doors will open at 8:15AM Daily.
Audience members are advised to make their way to their seats early. Evolve Dance Competition reserves the right to run up to 30 minutes ahead of schedule.
On-site concession available.
Designated Girls, Boys and a Universal (Gender neutral/family friendly) changeroom will be provided.
Evolve Dance Competition is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or misplaced items in the changerooms, backstage areas, rehearsal spaces or theatre. We strongly recommend that all participants and attendees keep valuables with them at all times and label all personal belongings.
PROPS
Advanced Prop Drop is available on Tuesday April 22ND from 4-5PM. As there is ample space on site for props, they can be left for the duration of the competition. All large props should be brought in through Loading Door 5, noted on the map below.
BACKSTAGE
Dancers/Teachers should check-in with the backstage manager 5 numbers before performance.
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!
Please note, photos and videos are not permitted during performance.
Professional photos and videos by Dance Bug are included for every dancer. CLICK HERE to redeem.
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.
Overall Awards are handed out throughout the event. Please consult the your event schedule for the noted Overall Award presentations.
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. **GST & ticketing fees not included
Tickets on sale: starting Wednesday April 23RD at 9AM (available for purchase online - no tickets available at the theatre)
Evolve DanceDown: Sunday April 28TH at 7PM
Invited Routines:
Mini/Junior DanceDown Finalists from each studio (min studio 20 entries required, min 3 groups/lines/ext lines in 3 different disciplines).
Teen/Senior DanceDown Finalists from each studio (min studio 20 entries required, min 3 groups/lines/ext lines in 3 different disciplines).
Highest Scoring Performance Division entry (guest performer - venue space permitting).
Highest Scoring Adult Division entry (guest performer - venue space permitting).
MERCHANDISE
Come visit us in the lobby to check out our 2025 Evolve Merch! We’ve got sweatshirts, t-shirts, bags, socks, scrunchies and more!
Contactless payments via Credit Card or Debit accepted. Sorry no cash or cheque payments.
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.
