information + deadlines+FEES
Participation is open to educational dance programs associated with a public, private, or parochial school. Independent dance studios and home school students are not eligible for registration.
DEADLINES, FORMS & FEES:
NO REFUNDS AFTER JANUARY 1, 2026
October 3, 2025- High School Registration Form Due: $225
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Registration is not considered complete until the registration form is completed and payment is rendered.
$225 includes 2 faculty or chaperones, and up to 30 students. PLEASE NOTE: There is a limit of 30 students per high school.
Complete the High School Registration Form Here.
Make your online payment here (processing fees apply) or you may submit a school check via postal service to: RHSDF Norfolk, The Governor's School for the Arts, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.
Additional faculty/chaperones: PLEASE NOTE: There is a limit of 5 chaperones/teachers. This is in ADDITION to the 2 faculty included in the registration for a grand total of 7 adults. Make your online payment here for additional faculty/chaperones or submit a school check via postal service to: RHSDF Norfolk, The Governor's School for the Arts, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.
November 14, 2025- ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO COMPLETE
Release of Liability, and Criminal Background Clearances Forms Due (two separate forms)
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ALL participants must send a paper copy w/original signatures of this form via postal service to: RHSDF Norfolk, The Governor's School for the Arts, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.
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High schools are to collect all forms and send in one packet.
December 5, 2025-Volunteer Teaching Forms Due
Please volunteer to teach at the festival! We hope the many talented teachers representing their schools will offer to volunteer teach for the Festival.
Complete the Volunteer Teaching Form
December 12, 2025- Adjudication Videos and Forms Due: $30 per dance
See GUIDELINES for details.
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Complete the Adjudication Form Here. Registration is not considered complete until registration form is completed and payment is rendered.
Make an Online payment here (processing fees apply) or you may submit a school check via postal service to: RHSDF Norfolk, The Governor's School for the Arts, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510.
January 16, 2026- Student Registration Forms Due: $145 per student (includes one festival t-shirt per student)
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Each student is to complete the Student Registration Form. PLEASE NOTE: There is a limit of 30 students per high school.
Once all registrations are complete we will email an invoice for payment.
Make an Online payment here (processing fees apply) or submit a school check via postal service to: RHSDF Norfolk, The Governor's School for the Arts, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. NO INDIVIDUAL PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ONLY SCHOOL OR LEAD TEACHER CREDIT CARDS OR CHECKS TO PAY FOR ALL STUDENTS AT ONCE.
January 16, 2026- Faculty/Chaperone Registrations Forms Due: $90 per additional person
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Each person is to complete Faculty/Chaperone Registration Form PLEASE NOTE: There is a limit of 5 chaperones/teachers. This is in ADDITION to the 2 faculty included in the registration for a grand total of 7 adults.
Once all registrations are complete we will send you an invoice for payment.
Make an Online payment here (processing fees apply) or submit a school check via postal service to: RHSDF Norfolk, The Governor's School for the Arts, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. NO INDIVIDUAL PAYMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED. ONLY SCHOOL OR LEAD TEACHER CREDIT CARDS OR CHECKS TO PAY FOR ALL STUDENTS AT ONCE.
February 9, 2026- Scholarship Auditions Registrations Forms Due
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Each auditioning student is to complete one form: Student Scholarship Auditions Registration Form
All Postall Service Mail is Received at: RHSDF Norfolk, The Governor's School for the Arts, 254 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510