Why Shockwave?

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All Shockwave events are designed and operated with safety at the the forefront, delivering a secure, well-supervised environment for every dancer. 

We use professionally outsourced security guards and our staff are experienced and meticulously screened.

We go beyond standard ribbons and pins — extreme thought and care is put into every award that is handed out on our stage. Our awards are unique, memorable, and abundant. At Shockwave, we want every dancer to feel recognized; all dancers in a group routine will receive an award, and of course, one for the studio too! 

We give away more awards given than any other competition. All winnings are awarded as cash, never credits.

Our judges are not just professionals — they are mentors who care. Feedback is designed to build confidence, encourage growth, and celebrate effort as much as achievement.

We use industry-leading judges, carefully sourced and vetted through Prism Dance Adjudicators. 

At our final awards session of the event, “The Aftershock”, our judging panel will select a number of  Shock Star Dancers that stood out to them the entire competition. These dancers will receive a scholarship for one month of paid tuition to the studio they train at. We understand the vital role that studio training has on its dancers, and how important it is to have consistent, dedicated dance classes available to them. We support the dancers AND the studios they come from. 

All Shockwave events will have a dedicated teacher green room stocked with beverages and snacks. 

Catered lunch and dinner provided for teachers daily.

All teachers receive a printed program and gift.

At Shockwave Dance, we do not believe in extra costs or hidden fees for parents and family members. 

All events will have printed programs available for spectators and admission is always free. 

We also provide coffee and tea service for spectators so they can enjoy their long days just as much as the dancers do.

Every Shockwave event will have a professionally built stage with state-of-the-art lighting, audiovisuals, and wing draping.  

Our competitions also include livestream access for every event, video critiques from each judge, and professional media and video coverage for all participants.

Each day, our competition will begin no earlier than 9:00am and end no later than 9:00pm. 

Shockwave is all about fun, excitement, and empowerment. It’s designed for young dancers, giving them a space to shine in a positive, encouraged , and electric environment. We bring the perfect mix of fun and challenge — inspiring dancers to push their limits while still keeping the vibe uplifting and supportive. Dancers leave feeling proud, motivated, and energized.