"The ADE Gala-themed Planet Earth, event brings together dancers from around the world with a mission to promote environmental awareness and sustainability through the art of dance.

This year, the convention selects a unique theme related to our planet's well-being, such as "Harmony with Nature" or "Celebrating Biodiversity"

The Gala will be held on July 12th, the last day of Nationals, and will kick off with the red carpet. 

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A Thematic Red Carpet & Gala Event with lots of surprises and special performances!  The 2024 Gala Theme will be PLANET EARTH.

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RED CARPET & GALA TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

4:45 pm - 6:30 pm Red Carpet Event

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Join us for Our Thematic PLANET EARTH at the Pre-Function Space, Dance Party with DJ Omari, 360 Cameras & Red Carpet, and Professional Photo Call.

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Seating Schedule:

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6 pm - VIP Table Guests will access The PLANET EARTH Ballroom for table seating and dinner service will be served during this time.

Promptly Arrival is required.

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6:35 pm General Admission 

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6:45-10 pm Nationals Gala Ceremony & Awards

Includes a 15-minute intermission for VIP TABLES dessert service & cash bar for all adults.

Tentative Gala Performance line-up & Awards:

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 ​    -Opening Number

    -Prodigy Piece

    -National Top 1st Solo/Duet/Trios

    -VIP Studios Highest Scoring Group!

    -Noble Prodigy Graduation Piece

    -Faculty Invitationals Choreography

    -All Studio Of The Year Nominees.

    -Dancer Of The Year Top Finalists

    -Emerging Choreographer Nominees

    -Oustanding Group Performances

    -International Exchange Program 

    -Special Guest Performances

    -Over $1.5 Million in Scholarships!

All Convention Awards, International Exchange Program, Industry Scholarships, Emerging Choreographer Winner, 2024 Noble Prodigies Announcement, DOTY Winners, Studio Of The Year, Talent Agency Representation, and many more! 

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All Gala tickets include the Red Carpet and Gala Performance.​

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TICKETS

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-Tickets will go on sale May 15th.​

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-Regardless of whether or not a dancer is performing in the Gala, to attend the performance, a Gala ticket must be purchased. Everyone (dancers, family/friends, studio staff, etc) is required to have a ticket to attend the Gala as well.

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-All sales are final. No refunds. No exchanges. No transfers. No exceptions.

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TABLE SEATING  Seats up to 12 people at each table.

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Please keep checking this page for further details of Gala ticket information.

RED CARPET & GALA RECAP 2023