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Derek Hough - A Symphony Of Dance – Fall Tour 2023

The tour returns, spring 2024.

Hey everyone –I’m so excited to announce rescheduled dates and NEW dates on my Symphony of Dance Tour!

For fans that have tickets from postponed December shows – your tickets will be valid for the rescheduled dates.

About A Symphony Of Dance

Four-time EMMY® winner Derek Hough announced today the 2024 dates for his Derek Hough Symphony of Dance Tour.  The 26-city cross country tour resumes April 16 in Tampa (FL) and concludes on May 19 in San Diego with stops in cities such as Orlando, Richmond, San Antonio, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles.

From the mind of Derek Hough, Symphony of Dance is the first-national tour for the performing dynamo in four years following the sold-out successes of Derek Hough Live: The Tour, and Move Live on Tour and Move – Beyond – Live on Tour.  The show features high-energy choreography, stunning stage production, astounding versatility and Derek’s magnetic stage presence.  Fans will journey through a fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hip-hop and everything in between.  Creative team and two-time EMMY® winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez’s ‘All I Have’, Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour, GRAMMYs® creative direction), co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour.

All tickets previously purchased for the original dates will remain valid for the rescheduled shows. Presales for new dates and on sales for rescheduled dates start 12pm local time on February 14, with general on sale for the new dates in most markets following on Friday, February 16, at 10am local at www.derekhough.com . VIP packages are also available giving fans the chance to purchase premium tickets, including pre-show parties and meet and greet opportunities.

Derek Hough Symphony of Dance is produced by Greg Young of Mojave Ghost, a Tony & Drama Desk Award nominated producer. He’s produced award-winning Broadway shows (Bob Fosse’s Dancin’, The Illusionists, Little Women), Las Vegas Residencies (Derek Hough No-Limit!, Donny Osmond).

Derek Hough

• 12X Primetime Emmy Nominee for Outstanding Choreography
• 3X Emmy Winner - Outstanding Choreography
• 6X Dancing with the Stars Champion
• NY Times Bestselling Author

Emmy Award winning and New York Times Best-Selling author Derek Hough started dancing in his hometown of Salt Lake City, UT, at age 11. Just one year later, he moved to London to live and train with the top dance coaches in the world and attend the prestigious Italia Conti performing arts school where he studied theatre, music, and dance.

As a three-time Emmy Award winner and twelve-time nominee, Hough is the most nominated male choreographer in Television Academy history.  Hough has also appeared in film, television, and stage projects as an actor.  He made his feature film debut for director Duane Adler and producer Robert Cort in the feature film Make Your Move and had a recurring role on the ABC series Nashville and in High School Musical The Musical for Disney+ .  His stage performances include Radio City Music Hall’s Spring Spectacular co-starring alongside the Tony Award winning Laura Benanti and the critically acclaimed production of Footloose in which he starred as the male lead in London’s West End.  In December of 2016, Hough starred with Jennifer Hudson, Ariana Grande, Martin Short and Harvey Fierstein in NBC’s Hairspray Live!

In 2020, Hough joined the hit ABC series Dancing with the Stars as part of the judging panel alongside Carrie Ann Inaba and Bruno Toniolo.  A multi-talented entertainer and the only six-time champion in franchise history, Hough had previously performed on the show as a pro-dancer.  His mirror ball wins came with celebrity partners that included Brooke Burke, Jennie Garth, Ricki Lake, Nicole Scherzinger, Jennifer Grey, Kellie Pickler, Amber Riley, Amy Purdy and Bindi Irwin.

In May of 2017, Hough joined Jennifer Lopez and Ne-Yo at the judges table for the NBC series World of Dance .  The show, which he was part of for 4 seasons, launched as the highest rated summer show in over ten years and was unparalleled dance competition that featured solo artists competing against duos and crews in all genres of dance, including hip hop, tap, ballet, break dancing, ballroom, and more competing for a million-dollar prize.

Hough can also add best-selling author to his list of credits.  His memoir Taking the Lead; Lessons from a Life in Motion  hit stands in August of 2014 and rapidly was named to the prestigious New York Times Best-Seller list during two non-consecutive time periods, a rare feat.

Hough completed his first solo national tour, Derek Hough Live: The Tour in 2019 during which he performed in nearly 60 cities around the country. Prior to that, Hough and his sister Julianne teamed for a live stage dance concert MOVE Live on Tour performing in 50 cities around the country, in 2015 they toured again selling out scores of venues on their 47-city outing.  In 2017 they again performed a sold-out tour of 48 cities around the United States with their show Move – Beyond – Live on Tour .

In 2021 and 2022, Hough headlined his residency Derek Hough: No Limit in the entertainment capital of the world, Las Vegas, Nevada.  The critically acclaimed dance-centric show at the Venetian Resort takes fans on a journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Hough explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa, hip-hop and everything in between.

Hayley Hough

Weekend Packet:  MOORESVILLE, NC

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Dance competition inspired by movement.

The owners of Ultimate Dance Tour have over 20 years of experience in professional dancing, judging and teaching paired with business and communication skills.

Ultimate strives to build children up while creating an environment where hard work and passion is rewarded. Ultimate Dance Tour serves as a safe space where dancers can feel free to be themselves and show their love for dance. The Ultimate goal of Ultimate Dance Tour is to create a competition where dancers can showcase their talents and dedication to the art of dance. We believe that every dancer deserves to shine!

TOUR DATES 2024

CONVENTION & COMPETITION

Greensboro nc january 12-14.

GREENSBORO COLISEUM &

PIEDMONT HALL 2409 W GATE CITY BLVD

GREENSBORO, NC 27403

CHARLESTON  SC March 1-3

Charleston County School of the Arts

5109 Enterprise St B,

North Charleston, SC 29405

ROANOKE VA February 2-4

BERGLUND CENTER 710 WILLIAMSON RD NE ROANOKE, VA 24016

ROCKY MOUNT NC April 12-14

The Dunn Center at

North Carolina Wesleyan University

3400 N Wesleyan Blvd

Rocky Mount, NC 27804

CHARLOTTE NC February 23-25

MOORESVILLE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER

659 E CENTER AVE

MOORESVILLE, NC 28115

TAMPA  FL April 19-21

Duke Energy Center of the Arts

Mahaffey Theater

400 First Street South

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

CHARLOTTE  NC April 26-28

National finals , johnson city, tn may 17-19.

EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY'S 

MARTIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS

1320 W STATE OF FRANKLIN RD

JOHNSON CITY, TN 37614

CLICK HERE FOR  DISCOUNTED ROOM RATES at DAYTON HOUSE RESORT

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      2400 N. OCEAN BLVD      MYRTLE BEACH SC 

CONVENTION STAFF & JUDGES

MADELINE UNDERWOOD

CHERYL CUTLIP

Carisa wilson.

CORREY WEST

REBEKAH DOWNING

NATALIA LEPORE HAGAN

BAILEE EUREY

CHRISTEN BERNAL

MACKENZIE SIMONS

MARISSA RIGNOLA

MEGHAN FADDIS

SAM SHAPIRO

JENA BURGIN-PETERS

SHAWN KURILKO

JENNA PETTY

PAUL MONTAGNESE

DANNY JIMENEZ

BRIAR NOLET

JEN BUMGARNER

PHIL WRIGHT  

RANKO BOGOSAVAC

TAYLOR QUINN

RICK FAUGNO

KIERAN MACDONALD

MONTANA BRIGHT

Ultimate results page, greensboro, nc jan 20-22 2023, greensboro, nc jan 12-14 2024, roanoke, va feb 3-5 2023, roanoke, va feb 2-3 2024, spartanburg, sc mar 17-19 2023, charlotte, nc april 21-23 2023, tampa, fl april 28-30 2023, boone, nc may 19-21 2023, national finals charleston, sc june 21-25 2023, charlotte, nc feb 23-25 2024, charleston, sc march 1-3 2024, rocky mount,  nc april 12-14 2024, tampa, fl april 19-21, 2024, charlotte, nc april 26-28 2024, boone, nc may 17-19 2024, national finals myrtle beach, sc june 19-21 2024.

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904-271-9291  or 336-676-2898

PO Box 41232 Greensboro, NC 27404

Tour Dates 2024/2025

FORCE DANCE TOUR is a Dance Convention in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.

Why choose FORCE?

We offer the country’s most sought after teachers and choreographers, and introduce you to the industry’s newest and emerging talent! Classes provide a comprehensive variety of dance disciplines that will offer your dancer the best of convention offerings that are available today. Our teachers are hand selected by what they bring out in each dancer-they are each a true inspiration to our craft. Each city venue will also host a competition complete with premier sound, lighting, and stage. We invite you to bring your passion for dance, soak up some amazing knowledge, and be prepared to have one memorable weekend!

What Other Studios are Saying...

We just wanted to thank you guys for an amazing weekend in Nashville! Our girls had the best time with your wonderful faculty! This weekend felt so incredibly normal, which our kids have not experienced in a long time and for that we can not thank you enough. Every time we come home from Force our students always feel so inspired. Everything ran seamlessly this weekend and we had the best time. Thank you!

As a studio Owner/Director, I have enjoyed witnessing the environment of supportive and indulging classes created during their weekends. Force allows for 1 hour and 15 minute classes where magic can happen. The dancers do not feel rushed but can savor the knowledge being shared. Their group of intuitive dance educators bring a variety of artistic possibilities to the dancers in the room. The staff is always extremely personal and helpful. Their assistant program also nurtures the dancers for growth and opportunities. We love Force Dance Tour

Mary Alfonso

FDT was truly an experience, not just another convention. I watched as their teaching staff turned a traditional convention setting into an intimate classroom. The teachers often interacted with the students at floor level and not from a platformed stage the entire time and I also loved how constructive feedback was given to individual dancers throughout the weekend too. My students left feeling encouraged, seen and cared for by each faculty member. Building meaningful, authentic and healthy teacher student relationships promotes a growth mindset that will undoubtedly launch our students forward into success. Thank you for a wonderful weekend.

Ashleigh Asper

This was our first time attending FORCE dance convention and we were hooked! The location and venue met all our needs. The schedule was great and ran efficiently. All the instructors were knowledgeable and down-to-earth, especially Will Bell, who was our personal favorite for the weekend! Michelle, the co-owner, was super attentive and accommodating. We will definitely be back next year!

Tiffany Dupuy

We will be back with more next year! Please keep doing what you are doing. It was an AMAZING experience all weekend. Thank you again!

My students now look forward to Force Dance Tour just as much as, what some would consider “more well-known” conventions and competitions. The directors are present and actively responsive with any questions and concerns. Their staff has been nothing short of hospitable. The dance faculty is not only approachable, but engaged in both correcting and embracing them in technical matters.

Laurie McCrory

The faculty and staff at Force are so amazing and welcoming. The amount of knowledge and love for dance that their choreographers have shows in every class. We can’t wait until next February to dance at Force again. 

Brandice Purvis

Force Dance Tour has a very professional feel. Amazing convention instructors that have a joy and passion for what they do. All of the staff from the directors, merchandise table, check in, and instructors were approachable and very friendly.

Saylor Ann Bailey

The reason we keep returning is because of the environment created by the directors and staff. Classes feel more intimate and the dancers get the most out of them because they aren’t jam packed with 400 kids in one room. Competition always feels very low stress and the energy is very positive backstage.

Temperance Robanacho

Brooke had the most amazing experience this weekend. Thank you so much for providing such a wonderful learning/growth opportunity as well as environment and atmosphere – AMAZING!! The staff were just top notch and really involved with the dancers. Loved it!

FORCE DANCE TOUR is a Dance Convention in Alabama, Tennessee, Mississippi, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.

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Email: [email protected]

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San Jose, CA

San jose civic, march 23-26, 2023.

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Join us this year to be a part of the most innovative dance competition. Be the first to try our re-designed dance competition with instant and transparent scoring, exceptional judges, plus state-of-the-art production.

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San Jose Civic 135 West San Carlos Street San Jose, CA 95113

Hilton San Jose 300 Almaden Blvd San Jose, CA 95113 408-287-2100

Queen/Queen Standard $199 per night plus tax Self Parking $37 per day for overnight guests. In/out privileges Reservation cut off 3/2/23

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Tune in for our weekly ULTRACAST Live Stream. Each week our broadcast will feature a live feed from our ULTRA competition as well as our live results during the Ultra Competative Level Plus highlights of the best moments from our tour!

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All performances winning an Elite Top First, Top First or First Place award will be qualifed to register at any of the 2023 KAR National Finals!

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If you are looking for an experience that leaves you inspired, motivated and ready to take on new challenges in your dance . . . then you have come to the right place.

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The 2025 March Madness tournament starts with Selection Sunday on March 16 as 68 teams will play in the 2025 NCAA tournament for men's basketball. Check out the full schedule below:

• Selection Sunday: Sunday, March 16
• First Four: March 18-19
• First round: March 20-21
• Second round: March 22-23
• Sweet 16: March 27-28
• Elite Eight: March 29-30
• Final Four: April 5 at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas
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Monday, April 8 (National championship game)

• (1) UConn 75 , (1) Purdue 60

Tuesday, March 19 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)

• (16) Wagner 71 , (16) Howard 68
• (10) Colorado State 67 , (10) Virginia 42

Wednesday, March 20 (First Four in Dayton, Ohio)

• (16) Grambling 88 , (16) Montana State 81
• (10) Colorado 60 , (10) Boise State 53

Thursday, March 21 (Round of 64)

• (9) Michigan State 66 , (8) Mississippi State 51
• (11) Duquesne 71 , (6) BYU 67
• (3) Creighton 77 , (14) Akron 60
• (2) Arizona 85 , (15) Long Beach State 65
• (1) North Carolina 90 , (16) Wagner 61
• (3) Illinois 85 , (14) Morehead State 69
• (11) Oregon 87 , (6) South Carolina 73
• (7) Dayton 63 , (10) Nevada 60
• (7) Texas 56 , (10) Colorado State 44
• (14) Oakland 80 , (3) Kentucky 76
• (5) Gonzaga 86 , (12) McNeese 65
• (2) Iowa State 82 , (15) South Dakota State 65
• (2) Tennessee 83 ,   (15) Saint Peter's 49
• (7) Washington State 66 , (10) Drake 61
• ( 11) NC State 80 , (6) Texas Tech 67
• (4) Kansas 93 , (13) Samford 89

Friday, March 22 (Round of 64)

• (3) Baylor 92 ,   (14) Colgate 67
• (9) Northwestern 77 , (8) Florida Atlantic 65  (OT)
• (5) San Diego State 69 , (12) UAB 65
• (2) Marquette 87 ,   (15) Western Kentucky 69
• (1) UConn 91 , (16) Stetson 52
• (6) Clemson 77 , (11) New Mexico 56
• (10) Colorado 102 , (7) Florida 100   
• (13) Yale 78 , (4) Auburn 76 
• (9) Texas A&M 98 , (8) Nebraska 83
• (4) Duke 64 , (13) Vermont 47
• (1) Purdue 78 , (16) Grambling 50
• (4) Alabama 109 , (13) College of Charleston 96
• (1) Houston 86 , (16) Longwood 46
• (12) James Madison 72 , (5) Wisconsin 61
• (8) Utah State 88 , (9) TCU 72 
• (12) Grand Canyon 77 , (5) Saint Mary's 66

Saturday, March 23 (Round of 32)

• (2) Arizona 78,  (7) Dayton 68
• (5) Gonzaga 89 , (4) Kansas 68
• (1) North Carolina 85 , (9) Michigan State 69
• (2) Iowa State 67 , (7) Washington State 56
• (11) NC State 79 , (14) Oakland 73
• (2) Tennessee 62 , (7) Texas 58
• (3) Illinois 89 , (11) Duquesne 63 
• (3) Creighton 86 , (11) Oregon 73 (2OT)

Sunday, March 24 (Round of 32)

• (2) Marquette 81,  (10) Colorado 77
• (1) Purdue 106,  (8) Utah State 67
• (4) Duke 93 , (12) James Madison 55 
• (6) Clemson 72 , (3) Baylor 64
• (4) Alabama 72 , (12) Grand Canyon 61
• (1) UConn 75 , (9) Northwestern 58
• (1) Houston 100 , (9) Texas A&M 95 (OT)
• (5) San Diego State 85 , (13) Yale 57 

Thursday, March 28 (Sweet 16)

• (6) Clemson 77 , (2) Arizona 72
• (1) UConn 82 , (5) San Diego State 52
• (4) Alabama 89 , (1) North Carolina 87
• (3) Illinois 72 , (2) Iowa State 69

Friday, March 29 (Sweet 16)

• (11) NC State 66 , (2) Marquette 58
• (1) Purdue 80 , (5) Gonzaga 68
• (4) Duke 54 , (1) Houston 51
• (2) Tennessee 82 , (3) Creighton 75

Saturday, March 30 (Elite Eight)

• (1) UConn 77 , (3) Illinois 52
• (4) Alabama 89 , (6) Clemson 82

Sunday, March 31 (Elite Eight)

• (1) Purdue 72 , (2) Tennessee 66
• (11) NC State 76 , (4) Duke 64

Saturday, April 6 (Final Four)

• (1) Purdue 63 , (11) NC State 50
• (1) UConn 86 , (4) Alabama 72

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