Vegas Dance Explosion
Vegas Dates
Five Days And Nights
PLAN AHEAD AND MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE
VEGAS DANCE EXPLOSION 2013: NOVEMBER 20th - 24th

Current List of CONFIRMED Instructors

  • Michael Barr (California)
  • Larry Bass (Florida)
  • Scott Blevins (Indiana)
  • Michelle Burton (California)
  • Bev Carpenter (Indiana)
  • Will Craig (North Carolina)
  • Michael Diven (Pennsylvania)
  • A.J. & Scott Herbert (Colorado)
  • Jo & John Kinser (England)
  • Lily Iguchi (Japan)
  • Ruben Luna (California)
  • Rachael McEnaney (England)
  • Doug & Jackie Miranda (Tennessee)
  • Guyton Mundy (Florida)
  • Rosalee Musgrave (Texas)
  • Niels Poulsen (Denmark)
  • John "Grrowler" Rowell (England)
  • Philip Sobrielo (Singapore)
  • Roy Verdonk (Netherlands)
  • Simon Ward (Australia)
...more to be announced pending confirmation!
...and our 2011 Choreography winners Jaci Gecelter, Tajali Hall, and Jesse Garcia

Event DJ's
"Wildman"
Louie St. George

Larry Bass

Michael Diven

John "Grrowler" Rowell

And from The Netherlands, Special Dance Performances by
The Roy Verdonk Dancers

At the Vegas Dance Explosion you will enjoy:
     • Instructors' Dance Demos
     • 40,000 sq. ft. of combined ballroom space
     • Repeat workshops
     • Large ballrooms with Wooden Dance Floors
     • A dedicated ballroom for Beginner Dances
     • Plenty of Open Dancing ALL DAY LONG!
     • New Line Dance Choreography Competition (Rules posted here on website)
     • 6th Annual Dancers Choice Awards
     • 5 Days of Nonstop Line Dancing and Fun
     • Evening Dance Parties for all 5 nights!
We will have 5 days and nights of line dance fun in exciting Las Vegas, the entertainment capital of the world! We begin Wednesday at 1:00PM, November 14th and end Sunday night, November 18th. Workshops will begin at 10:00AM (except on Wednesday, 2:00PM) with 1 1/2 hour lunch breaks and 2+ hour dinner breaks to give you a chance to eat and "recharge" for more dancing! We offer repeat workshops throughout the 5 days. If you love to line dance, we promise that you will get your fix at this event! If you are just starting out, we will also have workshops just for you!
The Vegas Dance Explosion will be held at the beautiful Riviera Hotel and Casino located on the famous Las Vegas Strip. The Riviera is known for it's spacious Convention Center where all the workshops will be held. The Riviera hosts refurbished oversized rooms that offer a breathtaking view of the glittering Las Vegas Strip. We encourage you to make your room reservations early to take advantage of the special discounted event rate of just $69.00 plus tax, Sunday thru Saturday! Call 1 (800) 634-6753 (Reservations) or call The Riviera direct at (702) 794-9412. Make sure to request the special group rate for the Vegas Dance Explosion code: VDANNEB to take advantage of these special rates we have reserved just for you! Room block is limited so please call now!

Evening Dance Theme Nights:
 Thursday Night: International  Saturday Night: Christmas-Pajamas
 Friday Night: Flappers & Gangsters  Sunday Night: Glitz & Glamour

ORIGINAL CHOREOGRAPHY SCORING FORMAT -
100 POINTS POSSIBLE
All choreography contestants must be have a VIP or Gold Pass to participate
The competition will be divided into three divisions:
Division 1: Beginner - Country and Non-Country
Division 2: Non-Phrased - Country and Non-Country Intermediate-Advanced
Division 3: Phrased - Country and Non-Country Intermediate-Advanced
Judges will use the following criteria to evaluate each dance entered in competition
  1. Originality, uniqueness of dance movements and steps. 0-15 points
  2. Flow of dance and combination of dance steps. 0-30 points
  3. Compatibility of dance steps with music 0-25 points
  4. Artistic interpretation of the dance music selected. 0-15 points
  5. Step description - accuracy, terminology, comprehensive value. 0-10 points
  6. Correct identification of dance level and category as written on step sheet. 0-5 points
  • The entry fee is $25.00 per dance, per division. Only one dance per
       choreographer (includes dances choreographed by multiple choreographers)
       may be entered in each division
  • Entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis depending on available slots.
       Qualified entries must have their final step description along with a copy of their music
       on CD, submitted by November 1st, 2011.
  • Competitors are also responsible for bringing a separate copy of their music on a CD the
       day of the competition. All copies of submitted music from competitors will not be returned.
  • Submitted dances must have been choreographed between November 1, 2011
       and November 1, 2012
  • Questions on administration and/or execution of the competition should be directed to the
       event directors or head judge.
  • There is no specific dress code; please dress in a manner deemed proper and appropriate
       by the general dance public.
Click Here  to print the complete Choreography Contest rules

RESERVATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW - DON'T DELAY!!
We encourage you to make your room reservations early to take advantage of the special discounted event rate of just $69.00 plus tax, Sunday thru Saturday! Call 1 (800) 634-6753 (Reservations) or call The Riviera direct at (702) 794-9412. Make sure to request the special group rate for the Vegas Dance Explosion code: VDANNEB to take advantage of these special rates we have reserved just for you! Room block is limited so please call now! You can also click on the banner below and book your room online with the special section that has been created by the Riviera Hotel & Casino just for Doug & Jackie Miranda and the Vegas Dance Explosion.

 Vegas Dance Explosion Flyer and Registration Options 
Print a special color Flyer/Registration Form combo: 

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Phone: (951) 756-4451 Fax: (865) 774-3333
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