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Dance Force FINALE!

June 24th-26th, 2025
Frauenthal Center - Muskegon, Michigan

UPDATE as of 6/10/25:
The competition schedule has been emailed to registered studios!

 

UPDATE as of 5/28/2025:
FINALE classes and competition will take place on Tuesday, June 24th and Wednesday, June 25th.   Special performance rehearsals and the Grand Finale will take place on Thursday, June 26th.

 

Check out the FINALE Newsletter for more information.

PRE-ORDER YOUR 2025 DFX FINALETEE SHIRT or EVENT PROGRAM ONLINE!

Pre-orders are due by Thursday, May 22nd at midnight

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2025 FEATURED GUEST INSTRUCTORS: 
Emerson, Julia, and Taryn from 2U4U Dance Training, along with Jill and Teresa from the DFX Team!

Dance Force Xpress strives to present quality, professional events. 
We will provide all details as they become available in regards to schedules, guest instructors, etc.  
Please be sure to fill out the 'interest form' below to be added to the event specific email list.

Dancers should plan on attending all scheduled days of the event to experience all we have to offer!

We look forward to seeing the best of the best in Muskegon!

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2025 DIVISIONS AND LEVELS:

The 2025 Dance Force Finale will feature:

SOLOS, DUO/TRIOS

SMALL GROUPS, LARGE GROUPS

LINES, SUPER LINES

PRODUCTIONS

at the Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite levels

Open to all age groups:  Mini, Petite, Junior, Teen, Senior, Adult

Routines must be registered at one of the four Dance Force Xpress regional competitions during the 2025 season. Routines in the Intermediate, Advanced, and Elite levels are eligible for participation in the FINALE.

Each studio is allowed a ‘bump’ of up to 3 routines that competed at the Beginner level at regionals, but would like to compete at the Intermediate level at FINALE. There is not a Beginner level at FINALE.

Age divisions will be determined as of June 1st, 2025.
* Please note that this is different from regional competition. *

No minimums; bring one registered routine, or register your entire company!

The event schedule is tentative; updates will be posted once registration is complete.

Awards and the GRAND FINALE!
The goal of the FINALE is to move forward to the final day ‘GRAND FINALE’. While there are no placement awards (bronze, silver, gold, high gold, platinum, diamond) at the FINALE, we will be placing the following routines regardless of enrollment numbers:


SOLOS - Top 10
DUO/TRIOS and GROUPS - Top 5


The top placing routine in each division will move on to their final performance of the season in the GRAND FINALE on the final day. The top 3 soloists at the Advanced and Elite divisions will all perform in the GRAND FINALE, with placements announced during the final awards presentation

ADDITIONAL PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES and CLASSES:

  • Registered dancers at the advanced level will have the opportunity to perform in a GRAND FINALE opening number.  The 2025 opening number will be a high energy jazz/hip hop infused routine.  Participants must commit to attending the scheduled rehearsals on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, as well as dress rehearsal on Thursday morning (time TBD).  Dancers are asked to bring a costume or dancewear that goes with a country western vibe.  We encourage utilizing items that you may have at home!
     

* Black or denim bottoms of your choice that you can move in/dance full out

* Plaid or flannel shirt or vest to be worn or tied around waist; any colors

* Coordinating black top, sports bra, or tank top of your choice

* Tan turners or tan jazz shoes

  • All registered 2025 graduating seniors are invited to perform in a Senior Dancer group lyrical performance during the GRAND FINALE.   Participants must commit to attending the scheduled rehearsals on Wednesday morning and Wednesday evening, as well as dress rehearsal on Thursday morning (time TBD).   Please note that dancers must choose between performing in the graduating senior routine or the closing number, as rehearsals take place at the same time.  Dancers are asked to bring the following:

    * Silver, Grey, or White LYRICAL costume or dancewear of your choice
     

  • All registered dancers will have the opportunity to perform in a GRAND FINALE closing number.  The 2025 closing number will be a jazz routine.  Participants must commit to attending the scheduled rehearsals on Wednesday morning and Wednesday evening, as well as dress rehearsal on Thursday morning (time TBD).   Please note that dancers must choose between performing in the graduating senior routine or the closing number, as rehearsals take place at the same time.  Dancers are asked to bring the following items; we encourage utilizing items that you may have at home or costume pieces from previous years!
     

* Black bottoms of your choice

* Blue top of your choice; any shade of blue

* Accessories (hair pieces, jewelry that is safe to dance in) can be silver, black, or blue to add to your own individual style

* Tan turners or tan jazz shoes.  Tappers should bring tap shoes in the event that a small group tap section is added to the choreography. 

  • All registered dancers have the opportunity to participate in classes throughout the event.    All classes are included in the registration fees.  
     

Online registration will run through May 24th, 2025.
(Full payments are due, and the refund period ends on May 24th)

REGISTRATION RATES FOR THE FINALE ARE ON THE 'RATE REFERENCE SHEET'

on the upper right hand side of your Dance Comp Genie account. 

Dance Force Xpress events are not live streamed. 
Dancers will receive links and passwords to access all of their professional photos and performance videos to share with family and friends just a few days after the event!

2025

HOST HOTEL

Delta Hotels Muskegon Convention Center
939 3rd Street, Muskegon - MI, 49440

Monday, June 23rd  - Thursday, June 26th: $179.00 per night

Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28th: $249.00 per night

As noted on the hotel website, the Monday through Thursday rate
will be adjusted upon check in to honor the group rate, but will reflect the $249.00 rate online.

Group rates are valid through June 5th, 2025.

Call in reservations: (833) 999-0181, referencing the group code of 'DFF' to receive the Dance Force Finale rates.

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2025

HOST HOTEL

Shoreline Inn & Conference Center
750 Terrace Point Rd., Muskegon - MI, 49440

Monday, June 23rd  - Thursday, June 26th: *$169.00 per night

Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28th: *$239.00 per night
*Standard Rooms; upgraded rooms available

Group rates are valid through May 25th, 2025

Call in reservations: (231) 720-4200, referencing the group code of 'Dance Force Finale'

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2024 MEMORIES!

The 2024 DFX FINALE was an all-around wonderful experience.
Take a look at the opening number!

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June 28th, 2024 - Grand Finale opening number, "Heat", featuring advanced level dancers. 
Choreography:  Jill Cassidy
Video Credit:  All Star Productions

June 28th, 2024 - Grand Finale Graduating Senior Dancers performing 'Unwritten'
Choreography:  Teresa Muller
Video Credit:  All Star Productions

Be the first to get details about this NEW event!  Studio Directors - Please fill out the form below to be added to the Dance Force Finale mailing list. 

Thanks for submitting!

If competition is scheduled for two days, and registration numbers only require one day,
competition will take place on SATURDAY.

Online registration and full payment are due one month prior to the competition.


We proudly publish our complete schedule online at least one week prior to each event!
Studio Directors - please email us for rates, information, and a brochure!

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