Welcome!
We are looking forward to seeing you at the 2020 Stamford Sheer Elite Tour Competition and Convention on
​ August 7-8-9/2020

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 gary.sheerelite@gmail.com or 781-983-6707 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.

Juan Rodriguez April 2019

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
Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa; located with easy access to Connecticut, New Jersey and New York; is our Tri-State destination. Make this your April fun weekend staying in downtown Stamford.

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, Jazz, 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 Stamford Vickie Sheer Award Winners

Small Wonders  
Alexis Austin
Brava Dance Center
Junior
Bella Schwartz
Dance Factory Ridgefield
Pre-Teen Female
Charlie Semon
Stagelite Academy of Performing Arts
Pre-Teen Male
Jayden Diaz
Stagelite Academy of Performing Arts
Teen Female
Mia Ciociano
Independent
Senior  
Kailey Titus
Conservatory of 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.

2020 National Title Competition
Become the Creme de la Creme of Sheer Elite International and enter your highest titanium or diamond scoring Stamford 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

Stamford Marriott Hotel & Spa
243 Tresser Blvd
Stamford, CT 06901
203-357-9555

Room Rate: $109.00

Hotel Reservations Deadline: 06/26/20

​Reservation Link: Sheer Elite

Self Parking: $10.00 overnight

Book early for best rate! Availability is limited.

Room rates are not guaranteed if booked after deadline.

Registration and Payment is due 30 days before the event.

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

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

Competition schedule will be available one week before event.

Results will be posted after event.