NATIONAL FINALS AND SUMMER INTENSIVE
JUNE 23-28, 2025
CARIBE ROYALE ORLANDO
Registration Deadline: May 2, 2025
Our combined Dupree Dance National Finals/Summer Intensive will be held at the Caribe Royale Orlando on June 23-June 28, 2025. Our Summer Intensive classes will be scheduled in the morning /early afternoon time frame and expand over 4 days; June 24-June 27. Our National Finals competition will expand during the time frame of June 23-June 27 and will conclude in an exciting National Finals Gala on June 28, 2025! The competition schedule on June 23 will consist of a large majority of our solo, duo and trio routines. All group routines will be scheduled to compete within the time frame of June 24-June 27. We anticipate our final Gala to conclude by mid to late afternoon on June 28. We guarantee our event schedule will allow our attendees and dance families to enjoy every aspect of our exciting Nationals experience as well as the gorgeous resort amenities and all beauty surrounding our host property which is conveniently located near Walt Disney World and Epcot. Our general National Finals competition schedule is released no less than one month prior to the event. Our detailed convention class schedule will be customized around the National Finals competition schedule and released within 3 weeks prior to our event. Much care and consideration are taken in the formation of our exact competition and classroom schedule to optimize both the experience and opportunities of our attendees. Complete National Finals rules/regulations and information is located on the National Finals event page of our website. Please note that all dancers who are invited to participate in either our Opening Number, Collective Performance and/or choose to register for our Collective National Finals Competition must arrive by/before the morning of Sunday, June 22 due to mandatory rehearsals that will be held that day beginning around 12:30 PM.

We are thrilled to announce our National Finals Dupree Dance STUDIO OF THE YEAR award! One lucky studio winner will receive an all-inclusive trip for two to Hacienda Encantada Resort & Residences in Cabo San Lucas! Voted #1 Best of the Best All Inclusive Resort by Trip Advisor 2023! 4 night, 5 day All - Inclusive package + Flights for 2 guests. Must be booked by December 2025 with travel dates extending through June of 2026.
To be awarded the official Dupree Dance Studio Of The Year, a studio must attend both a qualifying 2024-2025 regional event and our 2025 National Finals. At each event attended, a minimum of 10 group numbers must be registered. Our Studio of the Year will be awarded at the conclusion of our 2025 National Finals!
The following factors will be considered when naming the official 2025 Studio Of the Year
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Investment and attitude during convention classes and/or rehearsals
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Commitment to well-rounded training
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Representation of multiple dance genres within competition program
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Backstage sportsmanship
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Administrative organization
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Combined average competition score from Regional and National Finals event


We are very excited to announce that we have partnered with Universal Orlando Resort to offer you all deeply discounted tickets to Universal! This is unique to attendees joining our Dupree Dance National Finals & Summer Intensive, and hope you can take advantage of this offer! Please see the order form below for detailed instructions. Order forms must be submitted in-advance as per the instructions on the form. Tickets have a ten-day validity surrounding your selected arrival between June 18, 2025 – July 4, 2025 * Multi-Day tickets do not need to be used consecutively * Tickets will expire in full on the expiration date printed on ticket. Unused days shall be forfeited * Event participants and guests are all eligible to individually purchase Youth Group Tickets For any additional questions, reach out directly to Zach Pleeter by emailing Zachary.Pleeter@universalorlando.com or call (407) 883-9837.

Let's party!
Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
Time: 8:15 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: MainStage
Celebrate the start of Dupree Dance National Finals with an unforgettable evening at The Groove Room. This high-energy kick-off party invites dancers, families, and friends to step into a vibrant disco atmosphere filled with music, movement, and fun.
Event Highlights:
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Live DJ and dancing
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Dessert bar
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Cash bar available for guests 21+
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Disco-themed attire encouraged for all ages
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Pump It Up Parent Competition
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Games, prizes and more!
Gather your family, dust off your disco wear, and join us on the dance floor for a night of celebration, connection, and classic grooves.
Tickets: $30 per attendee
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 4, 2025
LATE OR AT EVENT REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED!
Space is limited—be sure to register early to secure your spot.
The easy online registration process will allow studio owners and directors to pass the sign up torch directly to their attending dancers and dance families! Attendees can register themselves and anyone else from their family by visiting our website at www.DupreeDance.com. Select ‘register for an event’, create an independent profile and select "The Groove Room- Nationals Kick-off party." If a studio Owner/Director prefers to register all attendees under their studio account,
they also have the option to do this.
Please communicate with your studios regarding registration.