A competition with heart.
Take the stage with us this season,
April 23-27, 2025
Shell Theatre, Dow Centennial Centre
Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta
Prizes
Over $6,500 in cash prizes to be won!
Dance Jam is a festival and competition in one
Dance Jam features a standard marking system. All dancers receive a medal. First, second and third places are also awarded in higher level categories.
Fun and Encouraging
Environment
We welcome dancers of all ages and levels!
A positive experience
for dancers, teachers
and studios.
At Dance Jam, we strive to provide a professional Festival/Competition experience in a fun and encouraging environment. Dancers of all levels and ages are inspired to perform at their best for supportive judges, experienced with teaching dancers of all levels. It is vital to us that Dance Jam is a positive experience for teachers, dancers and parents. We do this by listening to participants and evolving to meet the current needs of the dance community.
Dance Jam….where the passion of dance lives!
Marking
System
Future Jammers (3 to 5 years):
Comments & Medal for Participation
Jam 1, 2, 3, & 4:
92 and over Diamond
89 - 91 High Gold
85 - 88 Gold
83 - 84 High Silver
80 - 82 Silver
75 - 79 Bronze
Jam 3, Jam 3 Intensive, Jam 4 and Jam 4 Intensive are a festival marking system with first, second and third placings.
Overall High Mark
Cash & Awards
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Take the Stage Awards throughout the event
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Choreography Award in each group session
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Choreographer of the Day Award
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Adjudicator's Choice Overall Award
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Dance Scholarships and much more!
Judges
Panel
Dance Jam includes two judges who remain consistent throughout the entire event. Our adjudicators are knowledgeable in all genres, with extensive experience as both judges and instructors. We ensure they have experience working with all ages and levels.
Photos by Borsellino Photo
Showcase
The Dance Jam Showcase allows every studio to have its top routine(s) compete for final cash prizes and trophies. The Showcase awards $1,000, split between Jam 1/2, and 3/4, enabling all levels and ages to compete for a title.
