FEES

• Performance on our industry-leading RYZE Stage
• Video critiques from qualified professional judges
• Adjudicated Award
• Opportunity for High Score Awards
• Opportunities for special performances
• Opportunities for Nationals eligibility

Studios may include additional administrative fees. This is a standard practice in the dance industry, helping to cover the time, coordination, and expenses studios take on when organizing, registering, and attending events.

Dancers must be registered for the entire Workshop to compete.

At RYZE, we believe dancers thrive through consistent training with a reputable dance studio. However, we recognize that in certain situations, a dancer may participate as an "independent." For our purposes, an independent dancer is defined as someone not affiliated with a physical studio or actively training through a structured, ongoing program. We understand this distinction can be nuanced. As such, any questions regarding independent status will be addressed at the discretion of the RYZE Directors.

• Independent dancers are welcome to attend the RYZE Workshop.
• Independent dancers are not eligible to compete in the RYZE Competition.
• While they are not eligible for Audition Scholarships, independent dancers may be considered for Spotlight Scholarships.
• The Spotlight Scholarship Award is typically an invitation to compete in the Specialty Solo Title Competition at Nationals 2027, with the Specialty Solo Entry Fee waived. However, participation in the RYZE competition requires dancers to be registered under a studio. Because independent dancers are registered with no studio affiliation, they are not eligible to compete and will therefore receive an alternative award of a $100 discount toward the Nationals 2027 Workshop.

Individual/Independent pricing will be available once you create an "individual account" with our online registration system.

Refund Policy

• There are no refunds if an attendee cancels the Workshop or Competition. Credit requests will be addressed on a case-by-case basis with the registration account holder.
• In the unlikely occurrence that RYZE cancels an event (for a pandemic, state of emergency, etc.), refunds will be made within 14 days of the event.
• RYZE reserves the right to change, relocate, or substitute venues at any time, for any reason, without prior notice. If such a change occurs, all registrations and fees will remain valid for the updated venue. No refunds, credits, or transfers will be provided if the event is relocated to a venue within 60 miles of the original location.