Pittsburgh, PA February 14-16
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Welcome!
We are looking forward to seeing you at the February 14-16, 2020 Pittsburgh 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 sheerelite@gmail.com 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 gary.sheerelite@gmail.com. |
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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 Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square; located with easy access to Ohio and West Virginia; is our Northern Appalachian destination. Make this your February fun weekend staying at this Premier Steel City hotel with superb riverfront location and panoramic city views. 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. |
Daniel Catanach February 2019
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2019 Pittsburgh Vickie Sheer Award Winners
Small Wonders Jaelyn Ward Abby Lee Dance Company Junior Female Ava Sefcheck Houck Dance Studio By Ariel Junior Male Max Trout The Dance Factory Pre-Teen Ava Zisko Pittsburgh Ballet House Teen Sara Ashley Hunt Abby Lee Dance Company Senior Emily Liebal PBR Dance |
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.
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2020 National Title Competition
Become the Creme de la Creme of Sheer Elite International and enter your highest titanium or diamond scoring Pittsburgh 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 |
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Sheraton Pittsburgh Hotel at Station Square
300 W Station Square Dr Pittsburgh, PA 15219 800-325-3535 or 412-261-2000 Room Rate: $124.00 Double Hotel Reservation Deadline: Monday, January 13, 2020 Online Group Code: Sheer Elite Phone Group Code: HEE *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.
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Class styles, faculty, program and times are subject to change without notice.
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Friday**
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Competition
10:00 pm - 10:30 pm Awards
Saturday
8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Competition
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Awards
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Competition
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Awards
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Competition
9:30 pm - 10:00 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
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.
**Competition will start on Friday evening unless all competition entries are able to compete on Saturday.
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Registration
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Competition
10:00 pm - 10:30 pm Awards
Saturday
8:00 am - 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am - 12:00 pm Competition
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Awards
1:00 pm - 1:30 pm Lunch
1:30 pm - 5:30 pm Competition
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Awards
6:30 pm - 9:30 pm. Competition
9:30 pm - 10:00 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
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.
**Competition will start on Friday evening unless all competition entries are able to compete on Saturday.
Competition schedule will be available one week before event.
Results will be posted after event.