ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCES

All registered dancers will have the opportunity to experience the following Gravit8 Perks while attending Nationals:

• Welcome gift
• Convention class from leading industry faculty
• Exclusive evening deck party
• Nationals adjudication keepsake for all dancers
• Cash prizes
• Free photos & videos
• Complimentary livestream
• State-of-the-art staging & production
• Grand Finale ... The Gala

Dancers who receive a G8 Crew invitation at a Gravit8 regional event during the 2026 tour season are invited to participate in the G8 Crew Experience (additional fees apply). Participants will learn a special production style routine from Gravit8 faculty and will perform at The Gala.

Participation fee for the G8 Crew Experience is $175 and includes:

• G8 Crew dancer recognition in the official Nationals program
• G8 Crew rehearsals and Gala performance
• G8 Crew t-shirt
• G8 Crew sweatshirt
• G8 Crew bag

NOTE: A Gala ticket must be purchased if a G8 Crew dancer would like to watch The Gala any time before or after their performance.

Get ready to dance, celebrate, and make unforgettable memories at the Gravit8 Nationals themed Deck Party — an epic night of fun under the stars! This high-energy outdoor celebration brings together dancers, studio staff, and families for an evening filled with music, dancing, games, photo ops, and surprises you won’t want to miss.

Grab your crew and bring the hype — because the party doesn’t stop there…

During the Deck Party, studios will go head-to-head in the Cre8 Studio Challenge — a wildly fun and totally original team competition where spirit, creativity, and unity take center stage. We send the song, and you Cre8 the dance! One studio will be crowned the Cre8 Champions and take home ultimate bragging rights!

Calling all parents — it’s your time to shine! The Parent Hip Hop Crew is a FREE and unforgettable experience open to all parents attending Nationals. Learn a fun, beginner-friendly routine, have a blast bonding with other parents, and then hit the stage to perform it at the Scholarship Show! No dance experience required — just bring your energy and a willingness to have fun. And here’s the best part: you may even win a Gravit8 Convention Scholarship for your dancer to use at a Gravit8 convention! Join us, have a blast, and make memories!

The Gala is the grand finale of an unforgettable Nationals week — a celebration of excellence, talent, and community. This exciting evening will begin with the presentation of our most prestigious awards, including Elite Dancer of the Year, Top Scoring Studio, Genre Awards, the Activ8 Award, and the top Production of the season.

Following the awards, the stage will come alive with electrifying performances from the highest-scoring group routines in the Debut, Premier, and Elite levels — all competing for the coveted Captiv8 Award. The top-scoring Production routine will also take the stage, along with special showcases by our G8 Crew dancers, the Elite Dancer of the Year winners, and much more!

All studio staff, dancers, and family members are invited to attend this memorable celebration. Tickets are required and will be available for purchase at a later date. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this extraordinary closing night!