Lyrical dancer squatting while reaching one arm up in the routine.

About CSG Dance Grand Nationals

  • Fun, family-friendly atmosphere.  You can expect an event that runs on-time, with a friendly and knowledgeable staff that promotes fairness and sportsmanship to all of our teams.
  • We always recognize every team and allow coaches the time and space necessary to get their athletes ready for the best performance ever.
  • Medals for EVERY athlete who places 1st, 2nd & 3rd place and awards for EVERY team.
  • Bids to The Dance Summit & The Dance Worlds

Championship Information

General Information

2024 CSG Dance Grand Nationals

March 15-17, 2024
Schaumburg Convention Center
1551 Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL, 60173

Friday: Solo, Duo, Trio
Saturday: Dance Teams
Sunday: Dance Teams

Event Contacts
Our team is here for your team. The following staff members can assist your program with this event.

Schedules

Bid Information

The Dance Worlds

The Dance Summit

  • 5 Full Paid Bids
  • 18 At-Large Bids
  • Base Camp Bids awarded to the top 3 teams in eligible divisions

The U.S. Finals

  • Golden Tickets

Spectator Information

Admissions:  

  • We’ve expanded digital ticketing this year to provide better visibility into spectators attending our events. Spectators purchasing tickets will need a valid email address and a credit card number. They will receive a digital ticket that can be scanned upon entry.
  • Ticket link coming soon!

Parking & Entrance:

  • PARKING IS FREE at the onsite and spillover lot! Get there early – it is best to park closest to the convention center as opposed to the hotel. Guests of the hotel are guaranteed onsite parking spaces.

Venue Information: Please note this facility has restrictions on the following:

  • Concessions may be purchased inside the venue.
  • No firearms. 
  • The first team will take the performance floor at:
    • Friday: 3:00 PM
    • Saturday: 9:00 AM
    • Sunday: 9:00 AM
  • Athletes are encouraged to bring their own water bottles to the event and throughout the warm-up process. There are water filling stations available throughout the venue.

Concessions & Vendors:

  • Concessions will be available.
  • Event Merchandise will be available.
  • Stunt Stand
  • ProTiez
  • RT Productions will be providing action shots of your team throughout the weekend. To view these photos, please visit  https://www.rtevent.com/

Event Results: 

  • Event results will be uploaded throughout the weekend on Varsity TV. 

Media Policy:  

  • Varsity will allow recording on personal devices. No commercial recording (audio or visual) or commercial live streaming is allowed in the competition venue or other event related venues (including but not limited to, hotels and restaurants) or on the grounds of any such venues (collectively, ‘Event Locations’). 

Social Media: 

  • Please share your journey to this event and pictures captured at the event with us on social media! 
  • Instagram: @varsityallstar_dance

Watch Live:

  • Varsity TV is your destination for the very best in school and all star cheer and dance coverage. Click here to join Varsity TV and watch this event live.

Housing Required Event

This is a Housing Required Event.

For your convenience, we have secured attendee blocks throughout the city with amazing rates specifically for Varsity All Star customers. Team Travel Source (TTS) has also successfully negotiated team friendly terms and conditions with each of our host hotels to take the worry and hassle out of booking hotel accommodations so that you can focus on your teams preparation and performance.  Please use the link below for next steps to secure your team housing for this exciting event. If you have questions about Stay Smart please e-mail staysmart@varsity.com.

Previous Championship Results

View Past Results

  • 2024 CSG Dance Grand Nationals Results > View
  • 2023 CSG Dance Grand Nationals Results > View

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