WHY CHOOSE CHEMISTRY?

More Time On Stage

We give dancers more time to compete on stage with their routines & qualifying dancers will
get a second opportunity to showcase their work to the audience & judges!

Amazing Registration Fee's

Affordable Competition Fees so you can spend more on Hotels and Costumes.

Live Feedback

Dancers are adjudicated in 3 different categories & will receive live
feedback from one of our judges immediately after competing!

Chemistry Awards!

Our Awards are both Unique & Special for the dancers that attend our events.

2024 - LOCATIONS

WINNIPEG - HALIFAX - OTTAWA

Register Today!

Our registration process is simple.1. Select the proper event type & fill out the Studio Registration Form.
2. You'll receive a confirmation email within 24hrs & an invoice will follow shortly after.
3. Send payment. We accept secure payments with MasterCard, Visa & Amex, Cheques & E-transfers.-----
NOTE REGARDING REGISTRATION
The more details you can provide the better but we understand that you may not have your full list of dancers during Early Registration.
This is not an issue at all and we will always double check with you closer to our events.

Our fee's are online for all to see.
No tricks or hidden prices.

Full Registration Details

Registration	Group	Duet/ Trio	Solo	Tax
Early Registration Fee (Before November 15th)	$100.00 per entry	$35.00 per person, per entry	$45.00 per entry	No Tax
Registration Fee (Before February 1st	$100.00 per entry	$40.00 per person, per entry	$50.00 per entry	+HST
Late Registration Fee	$125.00 per entry	$50.00 per person, per entry	$60.00 per entry	+HST
CO/VDC (online)	$100.00 per entry	$25.00 per person, per entry	$25.00 per entry	+HST

Register Today

Our registration process is simple.1. Select the proper event type & fill out the Studio Registration Form.
2. You'll receive a confirmation email within 24hrs & an invoice will follow shortly after.
3. Send payment. We accept secure payments with MasterCard, Visa & Amex, Cheques & E-transfers.-----NOTE REGARDING REGISTRATION
The more details you can provide the better! But we understand that you may not have your full list of dancers during Early Registration.
This is not an issue at all & we will always double check with you closer to our events.

In addition to the Studio Registration Form you will need to fill out the Routine Registration form for each dance that is entered. Full details are necessary at this time.

RULES & REGULATIONS

All the information below is important.
Details are subject to change.
Please read carefully.

DANCE CATEGORIESTap
Jazz
Ballet
Pointe
Hip Hop
Modern
Contemporary
Lyrical
Musical Theatre
Acro
Bollywood
Irish
Salsa
House
Fusion
Improv'Tricks are allowed in ALL routines and there is no limit as to how many you can have in one dance.
We ask that you use your discretion and make sure that the style of each art form is properly represented.What is FUSION?
Our Fusion category works the same way as what is known as "Open"
If you have a routine that offers a cross of styles/ dance disciplines, then it will fall into this category.
At Chemistry, we define Fusion as: the combining of different styles and/ or techniques present within a given routine.TIME LIMITSSolos, Duets, Trios must be no longer than 5 min
Groups (4 - 9) must be no longer then 7 min
Groups (10 +) must be no longer then 10 min
Improv' 30 secondsENTRIESWe will accept the amount of entries we can logically fit within a day per venue.
Chemistry has changed and is currently running a "2 Round" competition instead of 3 Rounds.Round 1 - All entries will compete in Round 1.Round 2 - The top 5 or 10 routines (dependent on number of entries) in the Jr, Int, & Sr Age Divisions have a second chance to compete in the final round (Round 2). This is the last chance to win either a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place trophy.All routines in either round qualify for a chance to receive our Chemistry Awards!IMPROV' ENTRIES (upd May 2023)- Each dancer will be given 30 seconds
- Dancer chooses any style they desire
- Music is selected at randomCO/VDC - Chemistry Online/ Virtual Dance CompetitionOur virtual competition will follow similar rules & guidelines.
- This is a 2 Round competition
- Adjudication will take place for all entries in round 1
- Round 1 may commence with less than 25 entries
- A minimum of 25 entries is required in order for us to proceed to our video streaming event in round 2SCORINGScores are given out directly after each performance.
All routines will be marked based on the following:Energy & Stage Presence - marked out of 30
Choreography & Execution - marked out of 50
Style & Technique - marked out of 20
(format subject to change during Round 2 &/ or 3)CFO - Chemistry Festival OnlineA live event over Zoom, streaming ALL submitted dance routines
Dancers can enjoy workshop classes throughout the day with amazing choreographers & instructors and win prizes for the video's they submit.CHEMISTRY AWARDS!Chemistry loot bags will be given to all dancers that compete during the competition.
Highest scoring overall in each dance category will be given a Certificate or Plaque.
Chemistry Awards will be given out to the routines that stand out the most to the judges.
A Trophy will be given to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place winners in the Jr, Int, & Sr Age Divisions.
A Certificate will be given to the highest scoring Youth routine.CHOREOGRAPHYRoutines can be choreographed by teachers, guest choreographers &/ or students.
There is no special placement for student choreography at this time.AGE DIVISIONS (Neophytes are welcome in each age division)Youth - 4 - 9
Jr - 10 - 12
Int - 13 - 15
Sr - 16 +
Improv' - 12 & under or 13 & up (upd May 2023)What is a NEOPHYTE?
A neophyte is a novice/ beginner to the competition lifestyle & a dancer that takes less than 4.5 hrs of dance training on a weekly basis.
In order for a Solo, Duet, Trio or Group to compete as a neophyte, a majority of the dancers or group (51%) must be in their first year of competing or have less that 4.5 hrs of training weekly.
Neophytes qualify for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place Certificates (not trophies).MUSICAll music must be submitted no later than 2 weeks before the competition. This is to guarantee music is properly formatted onto to our system & ready for the competition.
Please make sure that all music is properly edited. While we respect each recording artist and their creative process, we do ask that you try to keep the viewing audience in consideration as much as possible.PROPSProps are allowed in all routines. They must be set up by dancers or teachers of the same studio. The staff at Chemistry Dance Competition is not responsible for helping with the set up of props.
Props must be in consideration of society, laws & non violent.JUDGESThe judges are filled with a vast knowledge of professional experience in the performing arts industry. We strive at making sure that the judges are able to help all performers reach a new level in their career. All judge scores are final and will not be changed within each round.PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHYChemistry Dance Competition will have a photographer/ videographer on site at each event. All participants that attend our events agree to their photo/ video being taken & used on all Chemistry Dance Competition social media platforms & for promotional use.
** all submitted videos may be included for promotional use by Chemistry Dance Competition.GENERAL- No smoking is permitted within the dance space/ area of the performers
- Please refrain from strong smelling scents/ perfumes which can cause allergic reactions to others
- Your consideration towards those with peanut allergies is greatly appreciated
- Flash photography is not allowed
- The filming and photography of other routines and studios is not permitted
- A respectful behavior is encouraged between all students, studios, teachers/ directors/ studio owners, families and friends while attending Chemistry Dance Competition
- Please be advised that Chemistry Dance Competition is not responsible for injuries of any kind that may occur during the competition. As well, Chemistry Dance Competition & the hosting venue of the Competition is not responsible for any lost, misplaced or stolen itemsSAFETYYour safety and health is a priority to us. At each venue we work with, we will make sure that they have proper sanitation areas set up for everyone and that they have security/ cameras onsite for everyone's protection.

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EVENTS

What's Happening In 2024

JANUARY 31All March & April event registrations closed
(all registrations after this date are considered late and will include late fees)

November 2024

Registration is now closed for MFDC 2024! Click Here
for further details and to register in 2025!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is happening with competitions during Covid-19?
A. We are doing our best to stay up to date with government laws to ensure the safety of all participants during our events.
Currently all events are running and we will continue to keep the proper safety measures in place.Q. How do I register my students?
A. Click HERE to registerQ. What if I need a refund?
A. Refunds are only available during the current competitive season, up to 60 days before the competition date (no exceptions will be made after this date). Transferring from 1 event to another is acceptable if space is available.
If we need to switch your event (for any given reason at all) we will give you proper notice & a explanation as to why.Q. What happens if an event is canceled
A. In the case that an event is canceled (for any given reason) you will first be transferred to another event. After that, our policy is to provide you with a credit towards another event/ season of your choosing.
A refund between 50 % - 75 % may apply depending on the situation & circumstance of the cancellation.Q. What are my payment options?
A. We accept major credit cards such as MasterCard, Visa & Amex,
E-transfers & Cheques.Q. How many tricks are allowed per routine?
A. There is no limit for tricks in any routine, however, please be sure that the routine respects the dance style & discipline.Q. Who are the judges?
A. Judges will be announced prior to the event.Q. What are the age divisions?
A. We currently have 4 age divisions. Youth, ages 4 - 9, Junior, ages 10 - 12,
Intermediate, ages 13 - 15, & Senior, ages 16 +Q. When will I know the schedule?
A. We will aim to have the schedule available 2 weeks prior to an event.Q. Do you have cash prizes?
A. Yes we do for our 1st place winners & the cash amount is dependant on the amount of entries per each event.
76+ entries =$350.00
51 - 75 entries = $250.00
-50 entries = $150.00Q. What is FUSION?
A. Our Fusion category works the same way as what you might know as "Open"
If you have a routine that offers a cross of styles/ dance discplines, then it will fall into this category. At Chemistry, we define Fusion as: the combining of different styles &/ or techniques present within a given routine.Q. What is CO/ VDC?
A. Chemistry Online/ Virtual Dance Competition
This was created during the pandemic in 2021 & we will continue to offer an online competition option for dancers until further notice.Q. Does everyone get a trophy?
A. No. Only the top 3 Jr, Int & Sr routines will receive a 1st, 2nd or 3rd place trophy. Our Chemistry Awards & Highest Scoring Certificates are available to the routines that stand out to our judges & scored highest in their category.

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Chemistry Youth Ambassadors

Take a look below at this seasons C.Y.A members!
We are thrilled to have such talented individuals as ambassadors & we look forward to
supporting you along the way of your journey!

#chemistryyouthambassadors
on Instagram!

Rylie
Laura
Ava
Lyrik

Rylie Wilkins

I’m Rylie and I’m a competitive dancer and model from Vancouver Island British Columbia.
I’ve been dancing since I was 4 and competing since I was 5.
I’m very excited to be starting my third term as a Chemistry Youth Ambassador 🔥I’ve won numerous awards over the years but last year brought the biggest accomplishments, with one of my solos being invited to dance at Dance World Cup, and I also had the most amazing opportunity to dance in California in July as part of the Disney Elite performance team ✨
I’ve got 12 competitive dances this season, including 3 solos, a duet, a trio, a quad and 6 group pieces. I train in ballet, pointe, acro, Broadway jazz, commercial jazz, contemporary, lyrical, and hip hop and I’m competing all styles except pointe and acro this year. I’m also very honoured to have been asked to help teach 3 hip hop classes at my studio this season🔥

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Laura Brunelle

Hey Everyone! My name is Laura Brunelle, I am 16 years old and train out of Midland, Ontario at the Dancers’ Studio.I am super excited to join the CYA! I cannot wait to share my passion for dance with all of you!

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Ava Gravelle

Hi, I’m Ava Gravelle.
I’m 13 years old and in grade 8. I have been a competitive dancer at Georgian Bay School of Dance for 8 years. I compete in ballet, tap, jazz, modern, lyrical, hip hop and musical theatre. I also do pointe. My 2 favourite styles are musical theatre and tap.
I was recently part of Drayton’s Wizard of Oz The Panto and absolutely loved it! I’d really like to pursue theatre/acting and can’t wait to audition for future roles! I am a positive, happy and outgoing person who loves new adventures.Apart from dancing, I enjoy swimming, boating, reading and hanging with my friends. My family is very important to me and are my biggest supporters. I love being a Chemistry Youth Ambassador and can’t wait to meet the newest members!

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Lyrik Alkema

I've been dancing since the age of 3 & I'm currently training with Prompt Dance Academy, Dance with Maryssa and Devonte Black of DB Collective amongst others. I train in any style of dance I can get my hands on, but focus hard on Acro & Jazz. I am finding great success in putting myself out there to experience as many choreographers and opportunities as I can to become a well rounded dancer. I spent fall and winter of 2022 touring with Ballet Jorgens.I also enjoy circus such as aerial silks and the lyra. When I am not dancing I am running my own business that gives back to local charities and hanging out with all my animals.

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Magnetic Force Dance Connection

Thank you everyone that attended MFDC on November 17th, 2024.
We had a great time dancing with each of you :)
See you in 2025!2025 Dates & Locations - TBA
3 IMMACULATE CLASSES FUSING THE POPULAR DACNE STYLES OF TODAY!-----Cost
Early Registration (TBD) - $60.00 (no tax)
In Advance (TBD) - $120.00 (+ tax)
At The Door (TBD) - $150.00 (+ tax)

Magnetic Force is a 1 day event with a strong focus on dancers learning new & fresh choreography!This event will feature 3 classes, JAZZ, HIP HOP & CONTEMPORARY!Followed by a filmed showcase for teachers, parents & family members to watch & be
captivated by the movement of their dancers.- Learn New & Exciting Routines
- Work With Inspiring & Energetic Choreographers
- Connect & Expand Network Opportunities
- Showcase What You Learned To Family & Friends
- Enjoy certificates, raffles, awards & more

CHAPTER 2 - TBD

Chapter 2 details to follow in 2025!

Chapter 1 instructor details below

Seanna Bailey
- Seanna Bailey is a powerful artist who constructs with a unique perspective. She feeds solely on the connection of the mind, body and soul when dancing and creating.As an emerging artist in Toronto, she has had the pleasure of dancing with Inhayle Dance Company (Urban Contemporary based) led by Hayley Payone, as well as various other Toronto based Contemporary companies. Currently, Seanna is a member of faculty at City Dance Corps, sharing her knowledge and creativity through the Contemporary Fusion movement. She is choreographing, dancing & artistically directing new works in Toronto, specifically building opportunities for Black female identifying dancers. Credits include, Women In Song (2023), Shahidi (2022) Peggy Baker Dance Projects, Erlebnisse (Dance Ontario 2022) & ‘CBC Gem’ Commercial (2024) to name a few. Seanna also had the pleasure of choreographing/movement directing for the newly released film, ‘Two Birds on a Wire’ directed by Pierre St-Jacques.She proudly sits on the Icons & Innovators list 2022/2023 curated by Shifter Magazine and the National Arts Centre, highlighting 11 women of colour in Canada moving the needle in dance. Seanna’s main drive has always and will always be pushing the barriers of the dance world with her intricate style and vision.Carmen Leardi
- Carmen is a dance and theatre professional based in Toronto where she has built a diverse career for herself in the performing arts industry. Her work spans credits in public performances, music videos, and television as a dancer and choreographer, as well as a producer and live event coordinator for notable companies. Select experiences include working with Randolph Kids Performing Arts, Proper Etiquette dance company, and Art & Water Cultura Group.Carmen began dancing at age 4 in her hometown at Rivertown Dance Academy, where she trained and competed across the United States and Canada. As a teen, she began teaching and choreographing, and was quickly recognized with choreographic accolades both in the international and local competitive dance circuits. After her move to Toronto, Carmen began creating her own work, including her first dance short, “Season of Seven Loves” that was featured on CBC’s national series, Absolutely Canadian.Carmen aspires to educate, challenge, and inspire dancers athletically and creatively in her classes, and can’t wait to feel the energy that dancers will bring to the floor. Her specialties include studio jazz, theatre jazz, contemporary, and improvisation.Carmen holds a diploma in Performing Arts from Randolph College’s Triple Threat program in Toronto, and is a current student in TMU’s Creative Industries program, where she is thrilled to be learning about entrepreneurship and business in creative fields like dance!Kareem Byfield
- Definitely not a stranger to the industry, Byfield started from humble beginnings in the city of Mississauga at a local dance studio where he would spend his Saturday mornings.
“Those are truly the days that you can never get back & why I believe that dance is more than just moving the body... It's about connecting through everything you do”.That is what training & a career that spans over 30 years will get you.
The ability to connect is what continues to make Byfield a great choreographer, an exceptional author & an encouraging photographer excel in all he does.
After training with outstanding mentors, the ability to treat all equal in the dance industry is what separates him. It's what allows him to push the limits of his choreography & what makes him a caring instructor with a passionate & unique style.Click here for more on KB