Welcome!
We are looking forward to seeing you at the February 29 - March 1, 2020 Lancaster Sheer Elite Tour Competition and Convention.

Experience a dynamic weekend showcasing your talent on stage for competition combined with having an amazing and educational time in a variety of convention classes.

Feel free to contact us at [email protected] or 917-971-4995 with questions.

Download the Sheer Elite App on the App Store (Apple) or get it at Google Play to stay up to date and receive news.

Visit our Live Streaming Link to watch our competitions and select convention classes live.

All in Package
$35.00 for all photos and videos of dancer(s) per family at the competition for each studio.
Digital package is sent to the studio after event. List of names that purchased photos and videos will be sent to the studio with a password for parents to download.

Visit Gary Antle Productions to purchase pictures and videos after event. For questions contact Gary at 781-983-6707‬ or [email protected].

What to Expect
The Sheer Elite Competition and Convention is not to be missed. Make new life-long friends with memorable experiences and incredible opportunities offered in a truly professional setting.

Time and Place
The Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square; located with easy access to Delaware, Maryland and New Jersey; is our eastern Pennsylvania destination. Make this your March fun weekend!

Competition
From the moment you arrive you will feel welcome at our classy, on-time and encouraging competition setting with adjudicated medals and high score awards given out at each award ceremony. The special awards are always an highlight recognizing chosen extraordinary dancers. The two overall awards will culminate the evening. Who are the best dancers of the weekend?

Convention
In each workshop class: ballet, contemporary, hip hop and tap; our diverse top industry faculty will bring their own passion with a focus on education so each dancer is able to reach his or her full potential and growth in every class.

Scholarship Awards Ceremony
All family and friends are invited for our Closing Scholarship Sunday Awards Ceremony; where over $15,000 will be given out in awards and scholarships redeemable for nationals, ballet intensives and 2021 tour cities. Recipients include all high score division winners, specially recognized choreographers, faculty select dancers from each convention class, chosen talented ballet dancers and the prestigious Vickie Sheer Award recipients.

Celebrating Dance
We want you to leave the event taking with you an unforgettable celebration of dance to your studio; with encouragement provided to all dancers striving to excel at their craft for their future.

2019 Lancaster Vickie Sheer Award Winners

Small Wonders  
Ava Smith
Paula Scriva Dance Studio
Junior
Alexa Felson
Zodiacs Danzn Academy
Pre-Teen Female
Mackenzie Edelstein
Precision Dance
Pre-Teen Male
Evan Wingard
One Good Turn Dance Company
Teen
Nicole Trkula
Paula Scriva Dance Studio
Senior  
Katie Kunselman
Paula Scriva Dance Studio

The Vickie Sheer Award is given out in recognition in both competition and convention for excellence in achievements above and beyond expectations. There is one award given out for each age category; and each recipient automatically qualifies for the 2020 national title competition; as well as representing Sheer Elite International for the 2021 Tour.

2020 National Title Competition
Become the Creme de la Creme of Sheer Elite International and enter your highest titanium or diamond scoring Lancaster competition solo into our 2020 National Title Competition. Extend your creativity in a truly international setting engage in a four day professional real life experience with top notch industry choreographers, The Title Opening Number will be showcased at the National Awards Banquet, where the 2020 Mr. Sheer and Ms Sheer winners will be crowned; representing Sheer Elite International for the 2021 Tour.

2019 National Title Winners
Ms Small Wonders   Olivia Harrington
Mr Small Wonders   Kody Higginbotham
Ms. Junior                   Camila Carrizales
Ms. Pre-Teen              Ava Zisko
Ms. Pre-Teen              Meredith Bethzua Barajas Ibarra
Mr. Pre-Teen              Roberto Antonio Ortega Aleman
Ms. Teen                      Regina Cedillo
Mr. Teen                      Rodrigo Lopez
Mr. Senior                   Deanna Dwyer
Mr. Senior                   Kelson Cubley

Lancaster Marriott at Penn Square
Freedom Hall
25 South Queen Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
888-850-6146 or 717-239-1600

Room Rate: $179.00 Double

Hotel Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, January 28, 2020

​Group Code: Sheer Elite
*Room rates are not guaranteed if booked after deadline.

Book early for best rate! Availability is limited.

Pre-Register Before November 30, 2019 With a $500.00 Deposit to Save your Spot and Receive Additional Savings! Registration and Payment is due 30 days before the event.

Class styles, faculty, program and times are subject to change without notice.

Saturday
9:00 am - 10:00 am        Registration
​10:00 am - 1:15 pm          Competition
1:15 pm - 1:45 pm             Awards
1:45 pm - 2:30 pm           Lunch
2:30 pm -   7:00 pm        Competition
7:00 pm -  7:30 pm         Awards

Sunday
8:00 am -  9:00 am       Registration
9:00 am -  12:00 pm      Convention Workshops*
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm        Lunch
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm        Professional Audition with Allison Plamondon/Faculty**
1:00 pm -   2:00 pm       Convention Workshops*
2:00 pm -  2:30 pm        Scholarship Presentation with all students and parents.
*Small Wonders, age 8 and under, start convention workshops at 11:00 am and do not have a lunch break.
**To get the experience of taking part in a real professional audition. This is a chance for your serious students, to get personalized critiques, enrich their ability for empowerment and public speaking. No matter where your dancers’ careers lead them, this will be beneficial in all walks of their lives. $10 for age 11 and up. Registration forms at event.