DRT Performance Tix is proud to invite you to our DEEP™ 2024 Live Stream Event, taking place 12.17.2024. This will be our third annual event, and now more than ever, it is about giving back to the wonderful people who make our industry proud!
What is 
?
DEEP™ is the Dance Elite Educators Program, and each year is tasked with giving back to organizations within the Fine Arts Industry. In 2022, DEEP™s Studio Revival Kit was focused on getting our industry organizations back to thriving post-pandemic. In 2023, we highlighted our industry partners and rewarded knowledge of Fine Arts. This year, 2024, we are celebrating our great organizations AND their support staff AND their wonderful students.
This year, nominations for awards will be taken across 3 categories: Organization of the Year, Educator of the Year and the Inspirational Student Award.
Nominations begin on 4.29.2024. Semi-finalists will be decided by committee, then a social media-based contest will determine 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each category! Winners will be announced at the live stream event on 12.17.2024. Don't miss it - over $20,000 in cash will be awarded, including trivia door prizes - and DRT is making sure no one leaves empty handed, all live stream viewers will get access to our "Success is...Suite", which includes free gifts, coupons, e-books, activities, etc.!
- 4.29.2024 - 8.31.2024Nomination PeriodAward Categories are...- Organization of the Year- Educator of the Year- Inspirational Student Award
- 11.1.2024 - 11.15.2024Social Media ContentTop 9 Semi-Finalist in each category compete
- 12.17.2024Live EventJoin us live at 2pm EST to find out the winners, receive a virtual gift package and have the chance to win door prizes
To register for the live stream, click the button below.
Want to join DRT in hosting this event?
DRT still has sponsorship opportunities available.
For more information, call or email Leo Moore, leo.m@drttix.com / 855.378.5678.
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR FINALISTS!
Organization of the Year:
1. Babylon School of Dance (PA)
2. Destination Dance Hawaii (HI)
3. En Pointe School of Ballet (UT)
4. Emerge Dance Complex (CAN)
5. JoAnna Encapera-Teslovich PAC (PA)
6. North Shore Elite Talent Co. (IL)
7. Shapes Dance and Acro (MO)
8. South Carolina Christian Dance Theater (SC)
Educator of the Year:
1. Miss Brianna of Dance Unlimited, LLC (ME)
2. Miss Charity of Elements Dance Center (NY)
3. Miss Dana of Relevé dance Academy (NH)
4. Miss Hailey of Dance Xperience (NJ)
5. Miss Jennifer of Contempro Dance Theatre (PA)
6. Miss Lexi of Encore Center for Performing Arts (NY)
7. Miss Nique of Next Step Kodiak (AK)
8. Miss Sam of Cynthia’s School of Dance and Music (PA)
Inspirational Student Award:
1. Cameron of Move Dance Academy (CA)
2. Eden of Reflections in Dance (CA)
3. Emma of Kick it Out! Dance (MI)
4. Eve of Midwest Dance Center (WI)
5. Evelyn of Nebraska Ballet Theatre & School (NE)
6. Genesis of Downtown Dance Conservatory (NV)
7. Isabella of Oceanside Dance Center (NY)
8. Mrinali of Westlake Hyline (TX)
*VOTING OPEN FROM 11/1 TO 11/15.
By the Numbers
| Award | Amount | Presented By |
|---|---|---|
| Organization of the Year - 1st Place | $3,000 | Revolution Dancewear |
| Organization of the Year - 2nd Place | $2,000 | More than Just Great Dancing |
| Organization of the Year - 3rd Place | $1,000 | National Dance Foundation |
| Educator of the Year - 1st Place | $3,000 | DRT Performance Tix |
| Educator of the Year - 2nd Place | $2,000 | Glamour Costumes |
| Education of the Year - 3rd Place | $1,000 | Weissman |
| Inspirational Student Award - 1st Place | $3,000 | DRT Performance |
| Inspirational Student Award - 2nd Place | $2,000 | The Dancer Speaks |
| Inspirational Student Award - 3rd Place | $1,000 | Flowers For Fundraising |
| Door Prizes (Multiple Winners, Gift Certificates) | $4,000 | UBC, Shake the Ground, Revolution |
| Door Prizes (Cash, Multiple Winners | >$1,000 | DRT Performance Tix |
| Trivia Prizes (multiple winners) | $1,000 | DRT Performance Tix |
Meet Our Partners
DRT is proud to partner with the following industry leaders in providing this amazing benefit.
Eligibility, Rules, and Details
To be eligible, participants must meet the following eligibility requirements:
- Be located in the United States or Canada.
- Accept the terms associated with the prize.
- Winners will be required to provide a completed W-9 (for US-based dance programs) and a banking form to receive the cash prize electronically. Cash prize must be distributed by December 31st.
- Semi-Finalists to be selected by committee, semi-finalists informed of selection by 10.1.2024.
- Semi-Finalists must participate in a social media contest, where each "like" is 1 point, each "share" is 5 points. Likes and shares are only counted on DRT's original post dedicated to the semi-finalists.
- Social Media contest to determine winners runs from 11.1.2024-11.15.2024.
- Winners will be announced at the live stream event on 12.17.2024.