5th Annual Underdog Winter Showcase:

December 21st, 2024

Experience the thrill of performing on stage for family, friends, and the greater Waterloo community! And all for a great cause: ticket proceeds are donated to the Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region. This year, more than 20 teams of beginner dancers will take the stage to celebrate their growth and achievement! Join us! Complete beginners are always welcome.

How can I participate in showcase?

Simply select the style you’d like to learn, and register any time on or after August 19th! To make sure you’re one of the first to know when registration opens, complete the “Contact Me About Showcase” form below.

What’s involved in showcase participation?

We start rehearsing the week of September 9th, and hold weekly 50 minute practices for 15 weeks. You’ll get a chance to practice on stage in your costume at our dress rehearsal on December 7th! Then the next two weeks are spent polishing and refining your showmanship for the big day on December 21st!

Where is the showcase?

This year, our show will be held at the Humanities Theatre on the University of Waterloo Campus! This theatre seats 700 viewers, for the biggest show we’ve ever put on! Your family and friends will be able to purchase tickets in the month leading up to the show. It’s the most supportive, positive, and encouraging performance experience anyone could ask for.

Do I need to have dance experience?

NO! Everyone is welcome to participate. Showcase is about growth and celebrating you! You do not need dance or performance experience to join any of our open level or beginner teams. We will coach you on the choreography, and on how to perform on stage.

What’s is included in my registration fee?

Showcase programs at Underdog are priced for the best value in Southwestern Ontario! Your registration includes:

  • 15 weeks of training with our incredible choreographer teachers

  • Onsite dress rehearsal with staff support

  • Costume (dance shoes not included in costuming portion of fees)

  • Access to video reference of the choreography

  • Participation in showcase on the day of the event

  • Access to photos and videos of the show

  • Staffing of the UW theatre (ushers, sound and light, stage manager), programs, and backstage staff from Underdog

What are the registration fees?

For a dancer who does not hold an unlimited monthly membership to the studio, showcase fees are $589* all inclusive for 4 months of training, costume, dress rehearsal, and final show with photo and video.

For a dancer who holds an unlimited monthly membership, showcase participation is $399* per team all inclusive for 4 months of training, costume, dress rehearsal, and final show with photo and video.

For a dancer who holds a credit-based membership to the studio and wants to use credits to register, the cost is $214.50 per team all inclusive for 4 months of training, costume, dress rehearsal, and final show with photo and video.

*Note: Price per team may vary based on pre-scheduled practice dates. No refund or credits will be issued for any missed class.

Which Dance Styles Are Available?

Intermediate Contemporary

Beginner Jazz

Beginner Lyrical

Jazz Funk

Intermediate Jazz

Intermediate Hip Hop

Intermediate Chair Dance

Advanced Heels Intermediate K Pop

Advanced K Pop

Beginner Heels

Beginner Chair

Salsa Partnerwork

Bachata Partnerwork

Bachata Leaders Shines

Salsa Shines (Leads & Follows)

Follows Bachata Shines

Open Level Waacking

Beginner Hip Hop

Beginner Belly Dance

Intermediate Hip Hop Heels