Individual dancers selected at regional competitions by our judges and staff, will have the opportunity to work with different choreographers and dancers from studios, to learn a group dance routine and perform the routine at various time during one of our National Finals as well as at the start of the Elite Challenge on the last day of National Finals.

The teams will be divided based upon the dancer’s age. Teams are typically divided into Mini (8 & Under), Junior (9 – 12), and Senior (13 & Over). For each Elite Team age group, one $200 cash winner will be selected as well as multiple scholarship winners (typically 10 – 25 scholarships per team depending upon size).

In addition to the opportunity to win cash prizes and scholarships, Elite team members also receive and Elite Team tank top (to be worn during the performances), an EDC sweatshirt, EDC drawstring bad, a trophy, and a Registration Number to be worn during rehearsal and Convention Classes. Dancers will need to bring a pair of plain black shorts for rehearsal and performance.

National Finals Locations:

Ocean City, Maryland – June 29 – July 3, 2025
Cape Cod, Massachusetts – July 15 – 20, 2025

Elite Team rehearsal will be on the first day of each respective event:

June 29 – Ocean City, MD

July 15 – Cape Cod, MA

Elite Team Registrations MUST be received by: MAY 23, 2025

Please follow the link below to submit the Elite Team Application and Payment