Tennessee Association of Dance Launches a High-Stakes Virtual Dance-Off

Tennessee Dancers: Unleash Your Moves for Cash and Glory

NASHVILLE,Tenn., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Calling all Tennessee dancers: the Tennessee Association of Dance (TAD) is throwing down the gauntlet with its first-ever virtual dance competition called "Tennessee's Favorite Dance Crew", and the clock is ticking. Dancers have until April 6 to submit a jaw-dropping, one-minute YouTube video of their slickest moves for their shot at cash prizes, statewide fame, and a starring role in TAD's exclusive promotional video.

This epic showdown spans 12 dance divisions: Ballet, Pointe, Tap, Hip Hop/Urban, Jazz, Ballroom, Contemporary, Ethnic/Folk/Traditional, Lyrical, Swing, Musical Theatre and Modern. Whether dancers fly solo, sync up as a duo/trio, perform as a group, shine as a senior (65+) or steal the show as a junior (under 12), TAD wants your talent-today. With low entry fees and a high-impact $1,000 fundraising goal per dancer or crew, this isn't just a competition-it's a movement to fuel Tennessee's dance revolution.

Submissions are live and the deadline is barreling toward us: April 6. The public starts voting on April 13 through May 13, so dancers' fans can decide who's crowned Tennessee's Favorite Dance Crew (with $350 cash in hand), while a panel of judges picks the "Judge's Choice Award" (another $350 prize) in a live-streamed grand finale on May 21.

"People are surprised when I tell them Tennessee has a long legacy of dance culture going back to the first Native American settlers," said Lee Rennick, TAD President. "This isn't just a contest; it's a celebration of our state's amazing talent, rich dance history, and a chance to unite communities through dance. We're counting on every entrant to hustle, raise that $1,000, or as close as they can, and help us grow opportunities for dancers in Tennessee."

Dancers, don't wait. Submit today:

1. Record a one-minute YouTube video of your fiercest performance.
2. Upload at https://www.tennesseedance.org/entry before April 6.
3. Rally your fans to vote (and donate) starting April 13-aiming for that $1,000 goal.

For details, please visit https://tennesseedance.org/contest.

About Tennessee Association of Dance
The Tennessee Association of Dance is on a mission to supercharge the state's dance scene with top-tier education, advocacy and bold programming. TAD connects dancers of all ages and styles, creating opportunities to shine. Visit https://tennesseedance.org.

SOURCE Tennessee Association of Dance