SHOWCASE

The Growth-Centered Luminous Showcase is a unique feedback and live performance opportunity aimed to inspire dancers, by providing them with a valuable opportunity to refine their performance before a live audience. Our showcase offers a two-fold experience:

  1. Pre-Performance Feedback: Studios and independent students can present their solos/duets/trios/group dancers via video to a qualified, Luminous Educator who specialized in the style of the piece. This pre-performance phase allows you to receive constructive feedback, suggestions, and insights from an experienced professional in the industry. This input can help you fine-tune your performances for your dance season.

  2. Live Performance at the Event: Selected pieces from the video submission stage will receive an invitation to perform live at our Saturday evening Showcase. This event is open to all convention participants, family, and friends. It's a chance for dancers to showcase their creative work while applying the feedback given in the prior stage

HOW DOES IT WORK?

SUBMIT A VIDEO OF YOUR DANCE

Using our portal, send in a video of your dance before the event. This video can be a performance, a rehearsal in the studio, or even filmed in a fun location!

RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL FEEDBACK

A Luminous Educator who specializes in the style of your dance will watch your video and provide specific written feedback that includes things they loved, moments that stood out, and things to work on.

GET THE INVITE

Along with your written feedback, our Educators will invite at least one 12 & under and one 13 & over dance from each registered studio to perform LIVE at the Luminous Showcase! All independent entries will be grouped as one studio.

PERFORM LIVE @ LUMINOUS

Invited pieces will perform in our showcase on Saturday evening at the Luminous event that you have registered for.

One 12 & under and one 13 & over routine from each city will be chosen to have their showcase performance posted on our website and on our Instagram page. We call this our “Radiant Routine.” These dances will be selected not just on the quality of the performance, but on how dancers took the initial feedback from our Educators.

PRICE PER PIECE FOR SUBMISSION

*INCLUDES EDUCATOR FEEDBACK + CONSIDERATION FOR LIVE SHOWCASE

PRICING

PIECE TYPE

PRICE

$50

SOLO

DUET/TRIO

SMALL GROUP (4-9 dancers)

LARGE GROUP (10+ dancers)

$75

$100

$125

PLEASE NOTE THAT PIECES SELECTED TO PERFORM LIVE WILL BE ASKED TO PAY A $40 PERFORMANCE FEE ONCE ACCEPTED TO SECURE YOUR SPOT IN THE EVENT

NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AVAILABLE + OPEN FOR APPLICATION ON SEPTEMBER 15TH

QUALIFICATIONS + GUIDELINES

  • Dancers for solos + duo/trios must be at least 7 years old. Dancers in group pieces must be between the ages of 6-26.

    Piece length must be between 1:30 minutes - 4:00 minutes.

    If a piece is between 4-6 minutes, you may still submit for an additional $15 per minute.

    The submission video must be a one-take shot of the entire group (no concept videos).

    Costumes may be worn but are optional (This will not impact the selection for the showcase).

    The background of the recording will not impact critiques and/or acceptance into Showcase (You may use a video from a stage, studio, backyard, etc.)

    The piece may not take part in racism, othering, cultural appropriation, inappropriate topics for minors, or sexual behavior.

    The piece may not include anything that puts students at extreme risk of harm/injury.

    Questions? Email us at showcase@movewithluminous.com

  • Whether or not a piece is selected to perform for the Luminous Showcase, all applicants will have the option to receive thorough, written feedback on the entire piece from a style proficient, DEEA certified, Luminous Educator at an adjusted rate.

    Student Feedback will consist of creative advise, technical feedback, and affirmations.

    Teacher/Choreographer feedback will consist of creative feedback, suggestions, support, technical exercises, and a genuine fresh eye on the work.

    Feedback will not comment on gender, race, body image, costumes, etc.

  • If you submit a piece for the showcase, you will receive an email confirming whether or not you have been accepted, at minimum, 5 days before the event.

    All applicants will receive an email regardless of status. If you do not hear from us, please email hello@movewithluminous.com.

    Accepted applicants must confirm participation in the showcase within 3 days of acceptance.

  • For those accepted:

    The studio/performer must confirm participation in the showcase within 3 days of the acceptance email.

    All music must be sent the Tuesday before the event, which will be 2 days after receiving word of acceptance. Please remember to have backup music on you in case it is needed.

    No hazardous props may be used. No liquids, powders, or small pieces needing cleaning are permitted on stage. Each studio's responsibility is to ensure that its props are promptly taken on and off the stage. Please do not build props backstage, as this can be hazardous to the performers and is a noise distraction. For safety, props weighing over 100 lbs and over 5 feet are not permitted.

    Photography/videography of the showcase is not permitted. There will be media available for purchase at the event.

  • The showcase is free for all registered students, observers, and teachers. There will be a $10 Showcase fee for others who wish to attend on-site. Tickets are subject to availability.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

To share at our showcase, dancers or studio owners must apply online a minimum of 1 month before the event. Each application will receive extensive written creative feedback from one of our style-proficient, DEEA-certified, Luminous educators. Solos, duos/trios, small groups, and large groups are eligible to apply and perform.

The Luminous Educator who specializes in the style of your dance will watch your video and provide written, specific feedback that includes things they loved, moments that stood out, and things to work on.

Anyone participating in our full weekend event is eligible and encouraged to submit for our Showcase opportunity. The Luminous team will pick a select number of pieces to perform utilizing a creative and equitable rubric. All dance studios that register 6 or more dancers for the workshop are guaranteed to perform at least one of their submitted pieces. There is no fee to submit an application; however, those selected to perform at the Luminous Showcase will have an entry fee. If a piece is not chosen to perform at the Showcase, but you'd still like to receive personalized feedback on your submission video, email hello@movewithluminous.com.

*If you are interested in applying and need financial assistance, please email scholarships@movewithluminous.com

All genres and styles of dance are encouraged. Please review our submission qualifications and guidelines carefully when applying. Otherwise, your piece might not be seen for review.

To apply, please select the city you will be attending. To complete your application process and be considered, you must select your entry group and complete the online application. If you do not receive a confirmation email of receipt following your submission, please reach out to hello@movewithluminous.com. You will be notified which pieces have been invited to perform at the Showcase one week before your desired event.

We look forward to your application and can't wait to see you at the Luminous Showcase!

*Please note that by submitting a piece, you are not guaranteed a chance to perform at the in-person showcase.

All studios that register more than 10 students for the workshop are guaranteed to have at least 1 piece 12+ under and 1 piece 13 + over selected to perform in the Showcase.