We are thrilled to be going on this adventure to Nashville, TN with Groove. We are so excited that it is finally here and it is so exciting to be attending a new and different event. It is the first time for ALL WBDC STAFF, as well as, families. So if anyone learns something new or sees something fun on social media (Groove has two Nationals before Nashville!), please be sure to share with everyone. We (Katie and Jenny) promise we will update all new information here on this webpage immediately after receiving it, but otherwise we are all learning, exploring and figuring things out together.

At this time we do not have any information about the schedule for the week at Nashville, but we feel confident it will be coming soon and we will post immediately!

Nationals Rehearsal Schedules:

Everything is in your dancer’s DSP accounts!

June: June Intensive 6/22-6/26 and various rehearsals for all Company Dances, Small Groups, Hip Hip Companies, Production, Solos, Duets and Trios are throughout the week around the Company Intensive. Some companies and pieces need some re-blocking rehearsals and they have also been scheduled. Please triple check your DSP accounts!

July: Nationals Rehearsals 7/6-7/9 for all Company Dances, Small Groups, Hip Hop Companies, Production, Solos, Duets and Trios!

Ice Cream Sundae Celebration after final rehearsal at 7:15pm on 7/9 at WBDC-WBL!

WBDC Booster club is partnering with us (Katie/Jenny) and together we are all hosting a Nationals Kick-Off Ice Cream Sundae Truck Party that will allow all dancers to make custom sundaes after our final rehearsal on 7/9. It is going to take awhile to serve everyone and we are going to line up youngest to oldest! So please give extra time to pick-up your dancer (we won’t start until 7:15pmish) or have them text/call when they are completed! We will do this treat rain or shine, but hoping it is a beautiful summer night. We are going to keep this event to just the dancers performing at Nationals. We want to make sure everyone is aware so that if other siblings come to pick-up, maybe you could plan a fun treat for them before they get there! It looks like a really fun truck with lots of options and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of our hardworking dancers!

Theme Day at Nationals/Camp WBDC T-Shirt:

Similar to other Nationals in the past, Groove is having a theme day! We don’t know what day it is yet, but here is the info they have sent us!

“OneBeat is off to summer camp! Pack up your camp gear and get ready for the ultimate adventure - Camp OneBeat! Let's roast smores, wear your friendship bracelets, and get ready for some nostalgic campfire fun!”

First of all, OneBeat is the company that owns/runs a few competitions, one being Groove. :-)

Secondly, who wants a CAMP WBDC NATIONALS SHIRT? They are a black T-Shirt ranging in sizes from onesie, toddler, youth and adult sizes through 5X. We will have youth sizes (S, M, L and XL) and adult sizes (XS, S, M, L XL, 2XL and 3XL) for demo/sizing available for try on at WBDC-WBL front desk beginning Monday 6/8. We will be taking orders from Monday 6/8 through Thursday 6/25. They are $25 and payment is due at time of ordering. If you want a onesie size, options to order are 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18 and 18-24. If you want a toddler size, options to order are 2T, 3T, 4T and 5T. Families are welcome to order Adult 4XL or 5XL shirts, we just don’t have those, along with the infant and toddler sizes, as a trial/demo. Shirts will be available for pick up at WBDC’s front desk 7/6-7/9 during Nationals’ Rehearsals

What is printed on them?

Convention Classes:

Please see below for the information we have so far!

“Each dancer registered for our National Finals will automatically be registered for our convention day. Conventions are split across age groups, and each age will be offered multiple classes with Judges and other master teachers.”

Pin Trading/WBDC Pins:

This is the information we have received so far!

“Now in its 10th year, with 160+ pins available for trading, pin trading is a fun way to bond with your fellow teammates and make new friends. Starter boxes and mystery bags are available for purchase at our merchandise booth at Nationals.”

We, Katie/Jenny, have taken this a step further! All dancers will receive 2 WBDC pins for trading at their first Company July Nationals rehearsals at WBDC.

We will have a limited supply of pins available for purchase $3/each at WBDC-WBL front desk 7/6-7/9 for additional supply for dancer or for siblings or other family members.

Studio Photoshoot:

This is what we know so far!

“Qualifying studios will have the ability to book a personal photoshoot with our professional media team during our nationals. Some stipulations do apply.”

We feel 99% confident we qualify. Our “The Greatest Show” Recital T-Shirts must be packed for Nationals by everyone!

Social Events:

Please see below for the information we have so far!

Junior Bash: “Social event with music and activities tailored to 12 & Under dancers.”

Groovefest Gala: “Party for 13 & Over dancers, teachers and directors with a DJ.”

The pictures/social media of these events from past seasons look so much fun!

Parent Dance Battle:

This is what we know:

“Each parent group that wishes to participate must choreograph a group dance. Registration for the parent dance battle will open online closer to the event. Each parent group will select one charity of their choice. The winners of the parent dance battle will have a percentage of entry fees donated to the charity of their choice.”

After a bit of social media investigation-it looks like when people participate they go all out!!!!!

So, please respond to info@whitebeardancecenter.com by 6/12 if you want to participate and who in your family wants to participate. Then we will all work together, with Jenny, to create something AMAZING! We can honestly say that we would love to help anyone who wants to do it, but we are also OK skipping it if it only sounds stressful. This whole event is suppose to be fun!

College Scholarship:

This is what we know so far!

”OneBeat awards a $1,000 College Scholarship at each of our 2026 National Finals. The application is available online and due by June 15th.”

We have already texted the link and chatted with our 9 graduates! :-) So if you are a parent of one of them, please encourage them to enter!

The JAM:

Think Showdown and other final events for those that have attended a Nationals with WBDC previously.

If any group from WBDC is selected to perform at the JAM throughout the week, it is an honor to be selected and we do expect all dancers to participate in The JAM if given the opportunity.

This is what we know so far:

The JAM is our final event of the week, where the best of the best, come back to compete one more time! Throughout the week, roughly 50 group entries from the Intermediate and Advanced Levels and Production Divisions will be selected to compete in The JAM. Each studio may have no more than 1 entry to compete in each division. At the JAM award ceremony, placements in each division will be announced, and the top 12 & Under and 13 & Over routines will be announced JAM champions and awarded a $1000 cash prize! Additional studio awards in Choreography, Technique, Professionalism, and MORE will be announced during the last group award ceremony before The JAM!

Opening Number:

“Select dancers in the advanced solo and duo/trio divisions who were invited during regionals will open The JAM on the final day of Nationals! Rehearsals are mandatory, and dancers who are participating in the opening number should be prepared to be there the entire week.”

We are thrilled to be cheering on Addie J, Izzy, Leia, Sofia, Riley, Abby, Hannah, Maiken, Ella D and Ella P in the Opening Number. We thank all 10 of you for registering/confirming with Groove early (Jenny was annoying about it!) and we will share any additional information that is not emailed directly to each family.

Dancer Of The Year:

“Advanced dancers can compete per age division to win our Dancer of the Year title.
This competition consists of three rounds:
Round 1 - Solo Performance: Soloists will perform their Dancer of the Year solo in its own scheduled session and will not be eligible for overalls in their age. From there, the number of semi-finalists announced will be determined by the number of entries in each age division (not exceeding a Top 10).
Round 2 - Convention Classes: Semi-finalists will be required to be present in all the convention classes offered at the appropriate age level. Each semi-finalist will participate in a "closed audition" and will be scored by our convention teachers. A Top 5 (finalists) in each age division will be determined and continue to Round 3.
Round 3 - Solo Re-Performance: Each finalist will re-perform their exclusive Dancer of the Year solo (from Round 1). We will award a 2nd Runner-Up, a 1st Runner-Up, and our Dancer of the Year winner in each age division.”

The dancer’s listed below have elected to participate. Please remember that the solo that participates in Dancer Of The Year will not compete in within the regular competition.

Riley “Creep” Contemporary
Carly K “Dancing In The Rain” Open
Addie W “Fabulous” Musical Theater
Allie “I Love You, Goodbye” Contemporary
Ella P “I Will Always Love You” Lyrical
Abby “Icon” Jazz
Hannah “I’ll Never Love Again” Lyrical
Ellarie “Light A Fire” Contemporary
Rose “Never Fall In Love With An Elf” Musical Theater
Sofia “No One” Tap
Leia “She Gets The Flowers” Lyrical
Izzy “When I Look At You” Contemporary
Addie J “Without You” Lyrical

We have gotten the following information from Groove for those registered for the Dancer of The Year Program. We have registered your dancer with Groove, however you need to fill out this form as well as submit a headshot.

*Brand of Your Nationals Final is “Groove”.

*National Event is “Groove – Nashville, TN”

Link to the form from Groove: - https://form.asana.com/?k=fXIkf88MtoUKXtotxTWfZg&d=37675183298077.

Please complete this by 6/24. Once you have completed this, please email info@whitebeardancecenter.com to let us know!

Company Bags/Props/Extra Large or Awkward Sized Costume Parts:

Obviously, Production Props are being transferred by WBDC to Nashville.

Company Bags: All Company parents please return your company bag to WBDC. We are consolidating some items and sending them on the truck with the props. More information, once we get a schedule for the week, when WBDC will give them back to company parents. All Company parents need to give any leftover items to WBDC staff on 7/17 in Nashville, more information to come.

Petite Company “Hot CoCo” Mugs: Please return your dancer’s mug to WBDC-WBL front desk on 6/22 (first day of Company Intensive”. WBDC will transport all mugs together to Nationals. Please note mugs will NOT be returning to Minnesota.

Senior Company Tap Mugs: Mugs will be left at WBDC after the final rehearsal on 7/9. WBDC will transport all mugs together to Nationals. Please note mugs will NOT be returning to Minnesota.

Hard Knock Life Buckets/Rags: Buckets/Rag will be left at WBDC after the final rehearsal on 7/9. WBDC will transport all items together to Nationals. Please note all items will NOT be returning to Minnesota.

Haze/Carrier: Haze/Carrier will be left at WBDC after the final rehearsal on 7/9. WBDC will transport all items together to Nationals. Please note all items will NOT be returning to Minnesota.

Taylor Cups: All dancers should bring all extra cups back to WBDC and they all will be left at WBDC after the final rehearsal on 7/9. WBDC will transport all items together to Nationals. Please note all items will NOT be returning to Minnesota.

Little Girls Clipboard/Chair: Clipboard/Chair will be left at WBDC after the final rehearsal on 7/9. WBDC will transport all items together to Nationals. Please note all items will NOT be returning to Minnesota.

Optional Items to Help with traveling/packing if needed:

Any dancer may elect to bring a Junior Company “5-6-7-8” Cowgirl Hat, a “The Greatest Show” Production Top Hat or a very large oversized Senior Company “Freak Flag” costume part to travel in the truck. Please email info@whitebeardancecenter.com by Saturday June 20th to sign-up and receive additional information on when to bring your item(s). We will just be taking hats and not a carrying case for the hat, if applicable. These items will NOT be returned to Minnesota by WBDC.

White Bear Dance Center

WBDC-WBL 2462 County Road F East White Bear Lake, MN 55110 651-426-4793

WBDC-VH 3584 Hoffman Road E Vadnais Heights, MN 55110 651-683-2976

Groove Nationals 2026

Gaylord Opryland Resort July 13th-17th

2800 Opryland DriveNashville, TN 37214

This is so exciting! It’s our first time and it’s finally HERE: