| COMPETITION SCHEDULE INTRIGUE 2026.pdf |
VENUE:
The Westin O'Hare
6100 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
WAIVERS
Waivers are required for every participant. We will not be allowed to pick up our registration packet until ALL WAIVERS ARE RECEIVED.
https://intrigue.dancecompgenie.com/Registration/#/dancerwaiverlist/5273a9c9-af69-4763-8bc8-162d1d6eb807/
ATTENDANCE
Please note: Dancers are required to attend the entire Intrigue event. This includes the Showcase portion which is held after classes conclude on Sunday.
Please plan accordingly.
CONVENTION INFO
Dancers are placed in the convention classes based on their age as of January 1, 2026.
Mini: Ages 6-9
Juniors: Ages 10-12
Teens: Ages 13-15/Seniors: Ages 16-21 (Combined classrooms)
“Convention Classes” refer to the classes the students will take throughout the weekend. Dancers are required to participate in all classes for their age group (AGE AS OF JAN 1, 2026). Even if your dancer does not participate in a particular dance style at the studio, they should still attend the workshop class.
Please note: If a dancer is unable to fully participate in a convention class (ie: illness/injury/emergency), the BLDC teachers should be notified immediately.
CONVENTION/EVENT SCHEDULE
https://www.gointrigue.com/tours/chicago/
WRISTBAND PICK-UP
Wristbands must be picked-up from a designated BLDC representative on Friday (see the BLDC schedule document for designated pick-up times).
CONVENTION ATTIRE - Please ask if you have questions about convention attire.
Because the convention classes cover a wide range of disciplines, dancers should wear dancewear that is appropriate for all of them. Leotards, alone or with shorts or leggings, or dance tops with dance shorts or leggings are all appropriate.
DURING CONVENTION CLASSES
Please take time to locate the bathroom and have your dancer use it before classes start and at lunch. If you do not feel comfortable with your dancer leaving the classroom to use the bathroom alone, please remain outside the ballroom while classes are in session.
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
All Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior dancers (ages 6-21) will participate in scholarship auditions. Dancers must audition by their age as of January 1, 2026.
https://www.gointrigue.com/scholarships/
SHOWCASE - Sunday 3:15 PM
ALL DANCERS WILL ATTEND THE SHOWCASE.
During the competition, the judges will select routines to re-perform in the showcase. The showcase is scheduled for 3:15 pm on Sunday. Dancers in any BLDC dances selected to re-perform in the showcase will need to have their hair and makeup done before classes or at lunch. After classes conclude at 3:00 pm dancers will immediately change into their costumes.
Scholarship Announcements will be made during the showcase as well.
PHOTO & VIDEO
Video photography is restricted due to copyrighted material. There is NO video or photography during competition—this will be strictly enforced and could result in disqualification.
The Westin O'Hare
6100 North River Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
WAIVERS
Waivers are required for every participant. We will not be allowed to pick up our registration packet until ALL WAIVERS ARE RECEIVED.
https://intrigue.dancecompgenie.com/Registration/#/dancerwaiverlist/5273a9c9-af69-4763-8bc8-162d1d6eb807/
ATTENDANCE
Please note: Dancers are required to attend the entire Intrigue event. This includes the Showcase portion which is held after classes conclude on Sunday.
Please plan accordingly.
CONVENTION INFO
Dancers are placed in the convention classes based on their age as of January 1, 2026.
Mini: Ages 6-9
Juniors: Ages 10-12
Teens: Ages 13-15/Seniors: Ages 16-21 (Combined classrooms)
“Convention Classes” refer to the classes the students will take throughout the weekend. Dancers are required to participate in all classes for their age group (AGE AS OF JAN 1, 2026). Even if your dancer does not participate in a particular dance style at the studio, they should still attend the workshop class.
Please note: If a dancer is unable to fully participate in a convention class (ie: illness/injury/emergency), the BLDC teachers should be notified immediately.
CONVENTION/EVENT SCHEDULE
https://www.gointrigue.com/tours/chicago/
WRISTBAND PICK-UP
Wristbands must be picked-up from a designated BLDC representative on Friday (see the BLDC schedule document for designated pick-up times).
CONVENTION ATTIRE - Please ask if you have questions about convention attire.
Because the convention classes cover a wide range of disciplines, dancers should wear dancewear that is appropriate for all of them. Leotards, alone or with shorts or leggings, or dance tops with dance shorts or leggings are all appropriate.
- T-Shirts, baggy tops, or baggy pants should not be worn in class. (Exception, Hip Hop Class)
- We recommend that students do not wear tights. If they feel they need to wear tights, they should wear convertible or footless tights that are tan, not pink.
- Appropriate footwear should be worn for all classes. Sometimes an instructor might prefer socks or bare feet for their class. We suggest that dancers have a pair of flesh colored or black crew length socks in their dance bag in case this is requested by the teacher.
- Jazz shoes for convention classes should be fleshtone in color, not black.
- Reminder! Absolutely no socks should be worn with jazz and ballet shoes!
- Dancers need to have their hair neatly put up and should take care with their appearance for classes. Think “picture ready”.
DURING CONVENTION CLASSES
Please take time to locate the bathroom and have your dancer use it before classes start and at lunch. If you do not feel comfortable with your dancer leaving the classroom to use the bathroom alone, please remain outside the ballroom while classes are in session.
SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS
All Mini, Junior, Teen, and Senior dancers (ages 6-21) will participate in scholarship auditions. Dancers must audition by their age as of January 1, 2026.
https://www.gointrigue.com/scholarships/
SHOWCASE - Sunday 3:15 PM
ALL DANCERS WILL ATTEND THE SHOWCASE.
During the competition, the judges will select routines to re-perform in the showcase. The showcase is scheduled for 3:15 pm on Sunday. Dancers in any BLDC dances selected to re-perform in the showcase will need to have their hair and makeup done before classes or at lunch. After classes conclude at 3:00 pm dancers will immediately change into their costumes.
Scholarship Announcements will be made during the showcase as well.
PHOTO & VIDEO
Video photography is restricted due to copyrighted material. There is NO video or photography during competition—this will be strictly enforced and could result in disqualification.
