3E Entertainment x Leap2Dance

Generation Groove League

A DMV dance competition celebrating rhythm, movement, heritage, and youth empowerment. Audition by video now for a chance to advance toward trophies, certificates, media spotlight, and prize money worth $10,000.

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This August

Date and venue TBA

DMV Area

Virginia region

$10,000

Prize pool for Top 3 + audience vote

Dance Competition Step Up DMV Area poster

Audition Flow

Round 1: submit audition video. Judges shortlist 50 contestants.

Preliminary: live/advanced round. Top 20 move forward.

Semi-Final + Final: top performances compete for championship titles.

Awards

Winner, 1st Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up, and Audience Vote trophies and prize awards.

Special awards include X-Factor, Best Choreography, Best Costume, Best Energy, Judges Choice, Rising Star, and more.

Registration

Open to ages 6+, solo, duo, and group performances.

Audition fee starts at $25.00. Next-stage fees only appear after advancement.

Presented by 3E Entertainment and Leap2Dance

Coming this August in the DMV area

Open to ages 6+ for solo, duo, and group performances

Categories include Classical, Folk/Cultural, Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Open Style, Fusion, and X-Factor

Trophies and prize money worth $10,000 for Winner, 1st Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up, and Audience Vote

Top 3 receive full media coverage and a 1-year spotlight with 3E Entertainment and Leap2Dance

Certificates for participants who pass the first audition round

Special awards include certificates, trophies, and two free VIP tickets to DTFEST

Audition applications require a video link.

Selected special award recipients receive two free VIP tickets to DTFEST.