What is a typical competition schedule?

Event schedules are made based on the amount of routines and the quantity of each routine type registered and therefore, no two schedules are alike. We do not have a typical competition schedule but we do typically only schedule solos, duos, and trios on Friday evenings and the title competition is generally held the first hour on Saturday morning.

When will I receive my studio's schedule?

Preliminary schedules will be released 2 weeks prior to the event. Final schedules will be released 1 week prior to the event. Once the schedule is created, studio owners will receive a notification email with instructions on how to generate your schedule.

When are event programs available?

Digital programs will be posted on the Inferno Store for purchase 3 days prior to the event. To purchase your program before the event:

1. Open the Inferno Store
2. Select the program for the regional you are attending
3. Once you are on the product page, click "add to cart"
4. Confirm your order and click "checkout"
5. Enter all payment information
6. If all information is correct, the purchase should be confirmed on the following page and an order confirmation including a download link to the program will be sent to your email.

My dancers have a scheduling conflict! What do I do?

We do our best to accommodate scheduling requests. If payment has not been made:

1. Login to your DanceEra Account
2. Click the "Registration and Payment" button under "Registration Process"
3. In the cart on the right hand side, click the notepad icon
4. Add your request to the "Scheduling Requests/Notes" section of the routine registration. Please be as specific as possible regarding when the routine can and cannot perform.

What should title dancers wear for the interview & master class?

Title dancers should wear dance-wear for both the interview and master class.

What is title?

Title is an additional competition experience available to soloists of all ages and levels. The title competition consists of an interview and master class. During the allotted title hour, dancers are interviewed in the presence of the judges about their experiences and interests in dance. Dancers also participate in an audition class taught by one of our judges or a member of the Inferno Dance staff. The dance style highlighted in the masterclass is ultimately determined by the teacher's specialty, but typically includes an emphasis on jazz and/or lyrical choreography. Title dancers are then scored by the judges on their interviews and audition class. That score is then added to dancers' adjudicated solo score to create a total Title score.​

How do I sign up for title?

Title can be added to any dancer's solo registration. Just check the "solo title" box on the registration page for the solo you wish to add title. Dancers may register multiple solos for title. Each routine will be charged the title fee. Title may be added day of. There is an additional $10 fee for any title entries added on-site at the competition.

How is title awarded?

We award title in the following age divisions: Miss/Mister Tiny Inferno: 6 years old & Under Miss/Mister Petite Inferno: 7-8 years old Miss/Mister Junior Inferno: 9-11 years old Miss/Mister Teen Inferno: 12-14 years old Miss/Mister Senior Inferno: 15 years old & Over All solos in a division must be performed for adjudication before a title age division can be awarded. Title soloists are still eligible for high score awards.

Is the Nationals schedule available?

We have tentative schedules available on each of the nationals pages. Midwest: click here Northeast: click here Southeast: click here These schedules are highly subject to change. As registration is completed for the event, we will build the routine schedule and update the schedule to include competition sessions.

What is the battle?

All High Score winners are invited into the Inferno Nationals Battle on the final day of competition. These winners will perform again in select battle categories, competing for the coveted Inferno Battle Cup! Following the battle, we will have our final awards ceremony and announce our Grand Champions.

How do I book my rooms?

Booking instructions for hotel rooms are available on each nationals page of our website. Midwest: click here Northeast: click here Southeast: click here Please be sure to submit or tell the reservations desk which studio you are attending nationals with (if you are not an independent!)

How do I receive Nationals pricing and information?

Pricing and information kits are available to studio owners only. If you are a studio owner, please email us here so we can reply with your nationals kit!

How do I register for an event?

Click here to visit our DanceEra registration website. Once on the registration page, you can create an account. If you have used DanceEra before, and have an existing account, please click here to login. The website will then walk you through the registration steps of adding your dancers, selecting an event, and registering routines.

How do I make adjustments to my routines?

If payment has not been made:

1. Login to your DanceEra Account (click here)
2. Under "Registration Process", click on the "Register for Event" button
3. In the Cart on the right hand side, each registered routine should be listed.
4. Click the notepad icon to the right of the routine
5. A routine window will pop up and you will be able to make any necessary adjustments.
6. Click the "save" button at the bottom of the routine window to save changes.

When is registration and payment due?

All registration and payment is due 30 days prior to the first day of the event.

Do you accept independents?

We do! Head to the DanceEra registration page (found here) and register under the Independent/Solo area.

Where can I find pricing?

Studio owners can email us for a starter kit which includes pricing information!

What are your skill levels?

Please click here to find all details about our leveling system and a levels breakdown!

Do you have a photogenic competition?

We do not have photogenic but we do have title! Our title competition includes an interview and master class. You can find more information about title here.

How do I access my critiques and scores after the event?

Approximately 2-3 days after the event, critiques and scores will be uploaded to DanceEra. To access critiques and scores:

1. Login to your DanceEra Account
2. Select the 5th grey button, labeled "Results and Critiques"
3. Select the Inferno Event
4. On the right side of the page, green buttons labeled "critiques" and "votes" should be available for each routine.
5. Click these buttons to watch/hear/view critiques and scores.

How do I get my photos and videos?

Photos and videos will usually be available 3-4 days after the end of the event. Photos and videos are sent out via google drive link to the studio email. If you have not received a google drive link 10 business days after the event or there are any issues related to your media, please email media@infernodance.com.

Do you charge a media fee?

No! All photos and videos will be provided via Google Drive link to studio owners within 7 days after the event!