Insider Info: 2022 The American Masterpiece & PacWest Dance Grand Nat.

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Get excited because the 2022 American Masterpiece: San Jose Nat. & PacWest Dance Grand Nationals will be streaming live on Varsity TV so you won't miss any of the action. Cheer and dance teams from all over the country will head to California to compete against the best of the best.


Who: Cheer and Dance Teams

When: January 22-23, 2022

Where: San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA

Watch: LIVE on Varsity TV


Venue Insider

Get ready, because you're visiting the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, California and you're in for an epic weekend. Click here to take a virtual tour of the venue so you can be a pro at navigating the space before you arrive!

Spectator Pricing For The Event:

$10 per day (no special 2-day pricing or child/military/senior discount)

Taking a break? Check out these local restaurants and spend an afternoon being a tourist in San Jose at these San Jose attractions.


The 2022 American Masterpiece: San Jose Nat. & PacWest Dance Grand Nat. offers all star teams the chance to earn a bid to a variety of different end-of-season championship events.

Bids Up For Grabs At The American Masterpiece & PacWest Dance Grand Nationals

  • 2 Partial-Paid Bids to The Summit
  • 4 At-Large Bids to The Summit
  • 2 IASF At-Large Bids to The Summit
  • 4 At-Large Bids to The D2 Summit
  • 2 Partial-Paid Bids to The Dance Summit
  • 1 Paid Bid to The Dance Summit
  • 4 At-Large Bids to The Dance Summit
  • The Regional Summit Points Race
  • Gold Bids to The US Finals
  • Bids to The Dance Worlds Coming Soon!

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