The phrase “Arrive With One Family, Leave With Two” is one heard often at On Point events. No truer words could describe our Nationals experience in Virginia Beach! Dance teams from across the country gather each July to celebrate a year’s worth of hard work in the studio and on stage.
Virginia Beach offers a seaside backdrop and a vibrant city that mirrors the dynamic spirit of competition that On Point offers at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. Dancers and their families gather from as many as 10 states to showcase their talents in this national format!
Whether it is performing, cheering for your studio or spending some time on the beach . . .
On Point’s Nationals will provide you with memories and a dance family that will last a lifetime!!
Master Classes
Master Classes are scheduled throughout Nationals week. These classes are free and allow dancers to learn from the dance professionals joining us in Virginia Beach! Past guest Master Class instructors have included Hok and Gianna Martello.
Special Events
Calling all dance parents!
Are you tired of sitting in the audience?
Well, that’s about to change!!
We are hosting our annual Studio Dance Off
and you don’t want to miss it!!
All Nationals studios may register one complimentary dance off routine.
Routines may feature any non-registered dancers in attendance including,
but not limited to, parents, siblings, instructors, etc.
These routines will compete for fun prizes and the audience’s award for
On Point National Dance Off Champions!!
The Social Media Station is fun for the whole family!
Be sure to stop by and capture some memories!!
In June, On Point will announce “themes” for each day of competition. Studios and their dancers are invited to interpret these themes as they like. Themes always add an extra bit of fun and you never know what you are going to see!
Directors receive an invitation to join the On Point family for a complimentary meet and greet. This is scheduled during a break in the activity, providing instructors an opportunity to step away from the competition and to get to know the other studios!! We hope you can join us!
Title Pageant
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Competitive soloists are invited to enter their solos in Title division at Nationals! The Title Pageant differs from our regional title divisions as dancers at Nationals are scored in four separate elements: a ballet master class, their solo, a pageant walk, and an interview.
Please select “title solo” when registering the routine(s) you would like to have judged for the Title division. Routine(s) registered for the title division are not eligible for Overall High Score Awards. When entering more than one title routine, the scores for the master class, formal wear and interview will be added to each routine.
Opening Number
Throughout the season, On Point awards Opening Number invitations to competitive soloists. Selected dancers are invited to join us at Nationals – with or without their team – and to participate in the Opening Number for our Ultimate Victory. It is a great opportunity to learn from new choreographers and make new friends from across the country while having fun in Virginia Beach!!
Title & Solo/Duo/Trio Showcase
The third position Top Overall Solo and Duo/Trio award winners and Title winners from each division (Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen and Senior) will return to showcase their winning performance at our Ultimate Victory finals. These performances are for exhibition purposes only and will not be competing for additional awards.
Ultimate Victory
On Point’s Ultimate Victory takes place on the final day of competition where the top placing routines take to the stage and dance for championship status! These performances are the culmination of hours of hard work and fine-tuning and for our graduating seniors it is their final On Point performance. It is a celebration and regardless of scores, everyone leaves a winner!! Wining solos and duos/trios will be invited to showcase their routines during the Ultimate Victory.
Who competes?
Second Position: The top three small groups and large groups in the Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen and Senior age divisions who compete in Second Position will re-compete for the Ultimate Victory for additional awards and prizes. Groups may be combined if there are fewer than 3 in each division. It is possible that more than 3 routines will be included if there are ties. A studio can have more than one group in a particular age division, group category (small, large, lines and production) if the additional group is comprised of completely different dancers. Otherwise, only the highest scoring group from a studio may participate in the Ultimate Victory.
Third Position: The top five small groups, top five large groups, top five lines in the Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen and Senior age divisions who compete in Third Position will re-compete for the Ultimate Victory for additional awards and cash prizes. The top five productions in the Petite & Junior (combined) and the top Teen & Senior (combined) will also re-compete for the Ultimate Victory for additional awards and cash prizes. Groups may be combined if there are fewer than 5 in each division. It is possible that more than 5 routines will be included if there are ties. A studio can have more than one group in a particular age division, group category (small, large, lines and production) if the additional group is comprised of completely different dancers. Otherwise, only the highest scoring group from a studio may participate in the Ultimate Victory. Will your studio be the Ultimate Victors? You won’t know unless you join us!
