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title: The Artistry Tour | Youth Dance Competition Series
description: Youth dance competitions in Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Chicago, and Grand Rapids, with Nationals on Lake Michigan. Artistry scoring, IDA judges, free media.
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Bringing back the art of dance
# Celebrate Artistry
The Artistry Tour is a youth dance competition series for studios across Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. We built this competition for choreographers who care about performance and musicality, not just tricks. Our 2027 season stops in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Chicago, and Grand Rapids, with Nationals on Lake Michigan. Every studio gets professional media, transparent scoring, and judges who give real feedback.
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we're different
## WHY THE ARTISTRY TOUR
We built this competition around what studios told us was missing.
#### Artistry-focused Scoring
Most competitions weight tricks and difficulty the highest. Ours doesn't. Artistry, which covers performance and musicality, is our highest-scoring category. Score sheets are built to reward creativity and expression, not just execution.
#### Improv Contest
Every dancer registered for the competition can join our Improv Contest. Music is chosen on the spot, so dancers have to think on their feet and show what they've got. Two age divisions: 11 and under, and 12 and over. Top performers in each division win a cash prize and a swag bag.
#### Instant Scores
No waiting around. After each performance, the total composite score goes up on screens near the stage right away.
We're not finished
## You'll love these additional benefits
#### Free Media
Every routine gets professionally photographed and filmed, and studios get the files at no extra cost. No add-on packages, no surprise invoices.
#### Premier Judging Experience
We partner with [IMPACT DANCE ADJUDICATORS (IDA)](https://www.impactdanceadjudicators.com/)so every studio gets top-tier judges. Expect fair scoring and detailed, useful critiques.
[Learn more about why we work with IDA](https://theartistrytour.com/ida-professional-dance-judges?hsLang=en)
#### Assigned Dressing Rooms
Each studio gets an assigned dressing room, so dancers, teachers, and parents always know where to go. Boys have their own separate space.
SETTING A NEW STANDARD
### WHY TEACHERS LOVE US
We love to give back to studio teachers, directors and owners.
#### Benefits for studios:
- **Teacher's Oasis** - Dedicated space for teachers and studio owners with complimentary refreshments.
- **Dedicated Teacher Rows** - Reserved and enforced seating for studios and their staff.
- **Gifts** - Free programs and welcome bags with small gifts from local stores for teachers and studio owners.
- **Hotel Room** - Complimentary hotel room for studio owner at our host hotel.
coming soon
## 2027 Season
1. April 16-18
### Indianapolis, IN
**Ben Davis High School**
200 N Girls School Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46214
2. April 23-25
### Greater Cincinnati, OH
**Ross High School **
3601 Hamilton Cleves Rd, Hamilton, OH 45013
3. APRIL 30-MAY 2
### Chicago, IL
**Venue coming soon!**
4. MAY 7-9
### Grand Rapids, MI
** Coopersville High School-Centerstage Theatre**
198 East St, Coopersville, MI 49404
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5. JUNE 24-27
### NATIONALS
**Mendel Center Lake Michigan College**
2755 E. Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
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## About Our Founder
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### Holly Shipley-Canter
Owner & Founder
Holly’s journey in dance began at the tender age of two, igniting a passion that has driven her ever since. By six, she was competing, and she continued to do so until she was nineteen. Holly pursued her love for dance and business at Indiana University, earning a BS in Business with a minor in Dance.
As an adult, Holly shared her passion by teaching and choreographing at local studios and performing as a company dancer with Create Freedom Arts Projects and Meraki in Indianapolis. Now residing in Indianapolis with her husband, Holly has turned her lifelong dream into reality by founding The Artistry Tour.
Holly believes that competitive dance is a powerful tool for developing courage, grit, passion, sportsmanship, and creativity. With The Artistry Tour, she aims to give back to the dance community by creating a nurturing and inspiring platform where dancers and choreographers can truly shine and showcase their artistry. Holly's vision is to foster an environment where creativity and performance are celebrated, providing a safe and empowering space for all.
## We'd love to have you
Registration opens Aug 1!
## Ready for pricing and more information?
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