Nationals
We’re heading to sunny Orange County for a week full of new core memories and opportunities!
Take time to enjoy it with your family, make memories with your dance friends, and celebrate all the hard work that brought you here.
Welcome to REINFORCE Dance Experience’s first-ever National Finals!
This is REINFORCE NATIONALS!
Important Dates
June 27th-July 1st, 2027
December 1st, 2026 // 9am PST
May 26, 2027
June 17, 2027
Hyatt Regency Irvine
August 10th, 2026 // 9am PST
$239/night
June 4th, 2027
Discounted @ $28/night
HYATT REGENCY IRVINE
17900 Jamboree Rd
Irvine, CA 92614
Convention Info
Here is everything you need to know about our National Finals Convention. From registration to the day of the event, we’ve got you covered.
The convention at our National FInals will last three consecutive days and registration includes one ticket to our Gala (including dinner) and one ticket to the REWORKS Concert (if not performing).
Our 3rd annual REWORKS Concert will take place during Nationals (including all rehearsals)! See below for the incentive for both Nationals + REWORKS participation!
June 30, 2027
Hyatt Regency Irvine
A dance concert made up of works created by the REINFORCE faculty and performed by selected artists from the 2027 regional season— made to celebrate the art of live performance & choreography.
REGISTRATION IS SEPARATE FROM NATIONALS REGISTRATION! All dancers register below for REWORKS starting February 1, 2027.
For Nationals + Reworks registration, studio owners will choose this option for the dancer when registering for Nationals.
NATIONALS CONVENTION Registration (includes gala dinner/ticket) + REWORKS Performer: $550 (1 routine), $30/additional routine (3 max) (HUGE DISCOUNT FOR DANCERS CHOOSING THIS OPTION!)
REWORKS Performer Only: $325 (1 routine), $30/additional routine (3 max)
Studio Owners choose the REWORKS option for dancers participating in REWORKS + NF when registering for National Finals.
FEES:
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS GO ON SALE MAY 15, 2027
Close out the week with everyone at our inaugural Gala! The event will start with a red carpet + cocktail hour, followed by a formal dinner, and our Gala. Performances from Pro-Assistants and Faculty.
All registered dancers receive a ticket + dinner. All other guests will pre-purchase a gala +dinner ticket. The dinner menu will be available soon.
1st Annual REINFORCE National Gala
Gala
The Elite Collective is a super-select group of dancers ages 16-18 as of (1/1/2028) who will be fully integrated into the REINFORCE family in our 2028 season. This group of dancers will be assigned 2028 events to attend and will work closely with the team to assist classes, assist backstage team at competition, perform in the closing show, and more.
The Elite Collective Winter Workshop: Mandatory for all TEC dancers. This will take place in Santa Monica, CA in early December 2027. All dancers will undergo extensive training for the new season, take classes with REINFORCE faculty, learn the Closing Show routine, and take part in a special private dinner with the REINFORCE family.
WE ARE ONLY LOOKING FOR 20 DANCERS TO BE PART OF TEC 2028. Dancers must be available for 2027 Winter Workshop + 2 regional events in 2028. (this does not include 2028 Nationals; dancers re-audition every year at Nationals to be part of T.E.C.)
ALL TEC MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED FREE WORKSHOP TUITION, TRAVEL, AND/OR ACCOMMODATIONS TO THESE EVENTS. This makes it one of the only programs in the industry providing financial support to mentorship programs.
-Audition Info will be sent to all invited participants. All T.E.C. members must be affiliated with a dance studio taking classes there on a weekly basis. This is a supplemental program.
Audition for the first season of the Elite Collective (T.E.C.)! Audition is only open to invited dancers from our 2027 regional events.
the Elite Collective
LF DANCER SOLO COMPETITION
(everyone participates in this; judges determine who moves to the next round from these performances)
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LF DANCER AUDITION
(for the Top 20 dancers in each age division only; audition in front of the entire REINFORCE faculty)
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LF DANCER FINALIST INTERVIEWS
(for the Top 10 dancers in each age division only; interview with the entire REINFORCE faculty)
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LF DANCER TOP 10 FINALIST IMPROV DANCE-OFF
(for the Top 10 dancers in each age division only; after classes on the final day; open to the public)
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LEADING FORCE DANCER OF THE YEAR WINNERS ANNOUNCED @ GALA:
All dancers who received the Force Dancer award from our 2027 events or Leading Force Dancer award from our 2026 or 2027 events are eligible to compete in the NATIONAL FORCE DANCER COMPETITION! This will take place throughout the entire National Finals event.
Leading Force Dancer of the Year Competition
MINI LF DOTY
1ST RU MINI LF DOTY
2ND RU MINI LF DOTY
TOP 10 MINI FINALISTS
JUNIOR LF DOTY
1ST RU JUNIOR LF DOTY
2ND RU JUNIOR LF DOTY
TOP 10 JUNIOR FINALISTS
National Force Dancer Competition progression:
TEEN LF DOTY
1ST RU TEEN LF DOTY
2ND RU TEEN LF DOTY
TOP 10 TEEN FINALISTS
SENIOR LF DOTY
1ST RU SENIOR LF DOTY
2ND RU SENIOR LF DOTY
TOP 10 SENIOR FINALISTS
LF DOTY Winner - Full scholarship to 2028 season + 2028 National Finals; opportunity to assist at all events; solo performance at regional events; full scholarship to REWORKS 2028; senior only: T.E.C. member (including travel/hotel for two 2028 regional events); hoodie; plaque; flowers
1st RU LF DOTY - Full scholarship to 2028 season + 2028 National Finals; full scholarship to REWORKS 2028; senior only: T.E.C. member (including travel/hotel for two 2028 regional events); hoodie; plaque; flowers
2nd RU LF DOTY - Half scholarship to 2028 season + 2028 National Finals; full scholarship to REWORKS 2028; senior only: T.E.C. member (including travel/hotel for two 2028 regional events); teen and senior (Alliance Awards); hoodie; plaque; flowers
Top 10 Finalists: Plaque
The REINFORCE main stage is being transformed into an epic DJ CONCERT to welcome all dancers to the event! We aren’t joking around, you do NOT want to miss this! The surprise DJ artist will be announced soon.
Welcome DJ Concert!
Parties
Join us on the hotel rooftop for a fun night full of food, cocktails, and lots of laughter.
You deserve this.
Studio Owner / Teacher Rooftop Party
Join our PRO-ASSISTANT team for a POOL PARTY for all dancers! We are closing the hotel pool to the public and holding a POOL PARTYYYYY!!!!!!! Bring your water wings and get ready for some major fun in the sun!
Pool Party!
The top group routine of each studio with 5 or more group routines will perform in the NATIONAL FORCE ROUTINE DANCE-OFF after classes on the final day. This event is open to the public. The top finalists will be awarded immediately at the show and are in the running for FORCE ROUTINE OF THE YEAR (announced at the Gala).
AWARD: PLAQUE AND $2000 REINFORCE CASH
National Force Routine Dance-Off
Participating studios must perform at least 10 group routines, showcasing in at least 5 different style categories. The top 5 cumulative group scores of each studio will determine the OUTSTANDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR. AWARD: PLAQUE AND $4000 REINFORCE CASH
Awards
NATIONAL BEST OF AWARDS:
Best of each style category awarded. Decided by the judging panel.
Adjudicated Awards:
OVERALL Awards:
Each style category 1st-3rd
Solos (each age group) 1st-10th
Duo/Trios (each age group) 1st-10th
Groups (each age group) 1st-10th
Lines (each age group) 1st-5th
Extended Lines (each age group) 1st-5th
Productions (each age group) 1st-5th
OUTSTANDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR:
THE ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIPS:
Scholarships from outside organizations awarded to individual dancers.
The REinvent Award: 295-300
High Platinum: 290-294.9
Platinum: 280-289.9
High Gold: 270-279.9
