An exclusive, invitation-only multi-competition and convention event, The Invitational: A Global Dance Experience brings together the highest-level competitive dancers from across the world. This elite event will take place August 4-7, 2025, at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, featuring 12 sponsor dance competitions and 1 sponsor convention.

Over the course of this four-day mega event, 300 elite routines will compete, featuring the highest-level 1st Place Small Groups, Large Groups, and Lines. The competition begins on Day 1 with the Global Elite Dancer competition, showcasing 140 top soloists. On Day 2, Petite & Junior Groups take the stage while Teen & Senior dancers participate in a full-day convention. The schedule flips on Day 3, with Teen & Senior Groups competing as Petite & Junior dancers attend the convention, culminating in two prestigious Awards Gala Banquets.

Bid to Win

Dancers earn a "Bid to Win" by achieving the highest scores in the elite divisions at our sponsor competitions. Each week, the top-scoring 1st Place Small Groups, Large Groups, and Lines in all four age divisions become eligible for The Invitational. Weekly rankings are updated on our website as new bid winners are announced. Routines earning multiple bids climb higher in the standings and remain "In the Running." At the end of the season, the top 30 routines in each age division will receive an "Official Invitation" to compete in Dallas.

Global Elite Dancer Competition

Soloists in elite divisions at sponsor competitions have the opportunity to earn the prestigious Global Elite Dancer title. However, unlike group routines, winning this title does not automatically guarantee a spot at The Invitational. All qualified soloists must register starting June 16, 2025, on a first-come, first-served basis, with participation limited to 35 soloists per age division.

The mission of The Invitational: A Global Dance Experience is to bring together the best talent from the top competitive dance studios worldwide, uniting them through the industry's leading dance competitions and conventions.