WORKSHOP INFO
MOVEMENT WITHOUT LIMITS: TRAIN WITH PURPOSE
THE ONE Nationals workshop will be expansive and diverse, allowing dancers to move fluidly between genres. While there will be crossover, the event will also feature dedicated breakout rooms that reflect the identity and expertise of each tour.
2026 WORKSHOP LEVELS
The ages listed below are a guideline for Studio Owners, Directors and Teachers. The studio may decide to place students by age or ability. If a dancer is placed by ability instead of age, it is at the studio’s discretion only.
| LEVEL | AGE GUIDELINE |
|---|---|
| LITTLE ONEs | 5-7 |
| MINIS | 8-10 |
| JUNIORS | 11-12 |
| TEENS | 13-15 |
| SENIORS | 16-19 |
| OPEN/TEACHERS | 20+ |
- All ages (Workshop & Competition) are determined as of January 1, 2026.
- The ages listed above are just a guideline for studio teachers. A teacher may decide to place students by age or ability. If a teacher decides to place students by ability, it is at the teacher’s discretion only.
- Workshop includes a minimum of 14 class hours (excluding Little ONEs).
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Tentative workshop schedules are available one week prior to the event. Please remember that workshop schedules are subject to change up to the day of the event. Please see our Registration Desk or website for the most current schedule.
- Workshop Structure: Core & Elective Classes
Our workshop day is divided into two parts: Core Classes and Electives. - Core Classes (Morning) – Before lunch, all dancers in each age group come together for Core Classes. These sessions focus on commercial genres that apply across all three tours.
- Elective Classes (Afternoon) – After lunch, dancers choose from a selection of Elective Classes, allowing them to explore specific styles or areas of interest in greater depth.
Below is an example schedule outlining the workshop classes and competition events:
| TIME | SENIOR | TEEN | JUNIOR | MINI | LITTLE ONEs | TEACHER/OPEN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:45am - 9:00pm | Registration desk open! | |||||
| K.O.R CLASSES | ||||||
| 7:30am - 8:30am | Ballet:Teen/Senior | Ballet: Mini/Junior | Conditioning | |||
| 8:30am - 9:30am | Jazz Funk | Hip Hop | Jazz Funk Fusion | Contemporary Fusion | 8:45-9:30am: Musical Theatre | 7:30am: Conditioning |
| 9:30am - 10:30am | Hip Hop | Jazz Funk | Contemporary | Musical Theatre | 9:30-10:15am: Hip Hop | 8:30am: Hip Hop |
| 10:30am - 11:30am | Contemporary Fusion | Jazz | Hip Hop | Hip Hop | 10:30-11:45am: Jazz | 9:30am: Latin Fusion |
| 11:30am - 12:30pm | BREAK | |||||
| YOUR MOVE: CHOOSE YOUR FOCUS | ||||||
REGISTRATION
- Registration for THE ONE Nationals 2026 will open in March 2026. We only accept registrations for THE ONE Nationals submitted through Dance360. Entries via fax, phone, email, or mail will NOT be accepted or considered a valid registration.
- Early rates apply to all registrations submitted online by May 1, 2026. If fees are not paid in full by May 1, 2026 and/or registration is not fully submitted, early rates will not be applied.
- All fees are in United States Dollars.
- THE ONE Nationals does NOT accept cash, personal checks or studio checks for any reason at any time. This includes online registration fees and on-site at the THE ONE Nationals Desk and Merchandise Store.
- Canadian and Mexican checks are not accepted.
- Bank money orders and bank wires must be payable in US Funds only.
- All returned checks will be subject to a $35 fee.
- No refunds on workshop fees - NO EXCEPTIONS.
- Regional Protégé, All Star, and Cast Winners & Runners-Up, may redeem their THE ONE Nationals Workshop Scholarship through their online registration via Dance360.
TEACHERS
Registered Studio Owners and Teachers have access to all workshop level classrooms throughout the event. They will have reserved seating at the Finals Competition, Protégé Solo Competition, All Star Solo Competition, The Challenge, The Ballroom Competition in addition to the Teacher Lounge throughout the week.
Other Studio Owner/Teacher events include:
- Welcome reception
- Exclusive lunches & dinners
- Special teacher classes
- THE ONE Gala After Party
Calling all Studio Owners! For THE ONE Nationals 2026 pricing, please visit dance.one/studio-owners-only. For any questions regarding access, please contact [email protected] from your Dance360 account email.
LITTLE ONEs
The Little ONEs program is a great introduction in the convention world! It gives young dancers (ages 5-7) who may not be ready for the Mini Room a chance to experience workshop classes. The Little ONEs program includes two days of classes in a variety of styles. Little ONEs dancers are eligible for competition if they are registered for the full Little ONEs program. One free Little ONEs Observer Band for a parent/guardian will be given per registered Little ONEs dancer. This band is only valid for the Little ONEs Room; NO exceptions. Additional Little ONEs Observer Bands may be purchased on-site at the Merchandise Store.
The Little ONEs program includes a free souvenir!
OBSERVERS
Observer Bands are available for pre-sale through registrations submitted via Dance360. They will also be sold at the Merchandise Store on-site during the event. All observers must be attending with paid students only and may not be Teachers, Studio Owners, or dancers. Observers may only watch the official workshop classes; they do not have access to the Teacher Room, closed rehearsals, special competition seating, etc. THE ONE Nationals reserves the right to limit observers within each workshop ballroom, subject to attendance and space limitations. If a limit is reached prior to convention, Observer Bands will not be sold at the door.
*Observer Bands are not required for general seating during Finals Competition, Protégé Solo Competition, All Star Solo Competition, The Challenge or The Ballroom Competition.
Observer Guidelines:
- Observer Bands must be visible to the THE ONE Nationals Staff at all times while inside workshop classrooms
- Dance bags must be placed under a chair or against the wall, outside of any danceable space
- Chairs must be used for seating and stay against the walls; there is no sitting on the floor
- Chairs may not be reserved ahead of time or held by others; it is first come, first served
- No excessive noise or talking during classes; please be respectful of the instructor and dancers
- No videotaping or photography at any time during a class; still photos may be taken in between classes
Observer Fine Print:
- THE ONE Nationals reserves the right to revoke Observer privileges at any time
- One-day Observer Bands are not available
- Observers 10 years old or younger are free but must be accompanied by a registered Observer.
- Observer bands are NON-REFUNDABLE. No exceptions.
CONFIRMATIONS
A registration is only confirmed once fully submitted via Dance360. Once submitted, a confirmation email will be sent via Dance360. If an email is not received, then the registration was not received. Registrations are accepted on a first come, first served basis. Approximately 10-14 days prior to the event, THE ONE Nationals will provide schedules and other important information regarding the event. For any questions, please contact [email protected].
