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arizona All-State Dance Festival

The 2027 Arizona All-State Dance Festival will be held on February 20, 2027, at Shadow Mountain High School, part of the North Valley Arts Academies!

Welcome to year 40 of the AzDEO Arizona All-State Dance Festival, where students can attend a full day of masterclasses and perform original choreography for professional adjudicators! AZ Colleges and Universities partner to offer a “taste of collegial dance” where students can take master classes with instructors and graduate students.

Our All-State Dance Ensemble auditions return under the leadership of Choreographer and Instructor Anna Jones and through the support of Scottsdale Community College Dance. 

– The Festival is open to Arizona Middle School and High School Students.

-The All-State Ensemble opportunity is an audition opportunity for High School-aged students.

Public/Charter Schools, Private Schools, and Dance Studios may register for the festival.

Festival Registration includes masterclass workshops, performance and adjudication opportunities, a professional performance video for all performing schools, featured performances by the AZ All-State Ensemble, and a teacher meeting/breakfast! 

Please fill out your purchase orders NOW! Registration and class availability are on a first come, first serve basis, so please register online and mail in your registration fee ASAP. Once fees (checks or P.O.) have been received, you will officially be registered for classes. Information and how to register for the event can be found below.  

The 2027 Arizona All-State Dance Festival is made possible with funding from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and with sponsorship from Educational Performance Tours.

Festival FAQs can be found here.

register online via the google form:​

Please note: A tech form will be sent out to teachers with students who are performing. Forms will be due by January 29th, 2027. NO EXCEPTIONS.

WHEN: February 20, 2027, from 7:30 am – 3:30 pm

WHERE: Shadow Mountain High School 2902 E Shea Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028

Registration: Open to Arizona Middle and High School-aged students

Your Registration includes:
1. Student master classes from industry professionals.
2. Optional performance opportunity for students.
3. Optional adjudicator feedback and award opportunities for student performances.
4. College Expo experience, including master classes provided by AZ colleges and universities, and information booths.
5. Teacher Meeting and Breakfast.

Early Bird Registration (Payment must be postmarked by 12/11/26):
$30.00 per student for AzDEO/NDEO Members, $50.00 per student for Non-Members

Regular Registration (12/12/26-1/10/27):
$40.00 per student for AzDEO/NDEO Members, $60.00 per student for Non-Members

Late Registration (1/11/27-1/29/27):
Fee is the same as regular registration but no option to perform. 

 
*NEW Performance Fee: If your school is performing, you will need to pay a performance fee, which will cover the cost of your professional video link. This is a mandatory fee for any school performing:
 $15.00 flat fee for AzDEO Members, $20.00 flat fee for Non-Members.
ADJUDICATION
$25.00 for AzDEO/NDEO Members, $35.00 for Non-Members. 
 
The Adjudication fee is optional and only for performing schools/studios. This is a per-school/studio fee, NOT per student fee.

We accept payment by Check, Purchase Order (PO), or Pro Card / Credit Card

If Paying by Check or PO
Please send all check or PO payments to:

Arizona Dance Education Organization 
Attn: All-State Dance Festival
PO Box 60152

Phoenix, AZ 85082

Make checks payable to:
Arizona Dance Education Organization

Memo line:
2027 Az All-State Dance Festival [insert your invoice #]

If Paying by Credit Card (Pro Card) Payments
Payments can be made by credit card through our SquareSpace. Your invoice and/quote were sent via SquareSpace, and the credit card payment options are included via this link.

Contact: azdeoinfo@azdeo.org

 
REFUND POLICY: 
  1. 30 days prior to the event – Full Refund
    February 6, 2027 – 50% Refund
    February 7, 2027 – Absolutely NO Refund
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