Conventions, Competitions & Events

2026 Scholarship Auditions

• October 24, 2026
• Scholarship opportunities for member students ages 13 – 18/and still in high school.
• Scholarships awarded at our annual Thanksgiving Convention Gala in Orlando
• Online registration opens August 1, 2026
• Registration deadline October 3, 2026
• Location: Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando

2026 Teacher’s Intensive & Master Class with Drew Burgess

• October 24 & 25, 2026
• Saturday Teacher’s Intensive with Drew Burgess
• Sunday Master Class with Drew Burgess for teachers and advanced students ages 13 & up that participated in the scholarship audition.
• Online registration opens August 1, 2026
• Location: Dr. Phillips High School, Orlando

2026 Thanksgiving Convention & Title Competitions

• 3 Full Days of Convention Classes, in 4 age levels, with Master Faculty.
• Mr. & Miss Title Competitions for Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior age divisions.
• Royal Dance Festival Showcase
• Saturday evening Gala & Scholarship Awards
• Online registration opens August 1, 2026
• Registration Deadline: October 30, 2026
• Location: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Orlando

2026 BreakOut Convention & Competition

• April 9-11, 2027
• 2 Full Days of Convention Classes
• Competition for Solo/Duo/Trio/Groups/Lines/Productions.
• Cash Awards for high scores!!
• High Score groups 12 & under and 13 & over invited to perform at FDM Thanksgiving Gala.
• Convention scholarships awarded on Sunday, at Encore! 
• Online registration opens August 1, 2026
  
• Registration Deadline: March 12, 2027
• Location: Fort Lauderdale Marriott Coral Springs Hotel and Convention Center