Cost, due dates & policies

Cost -- Packages, Hotel, Awards Gala, etc.

We heard you! Coaches want to create their own packages to fit the needs of their own team within their own budget. You can do that at the AmeriCup. Athlete package required for all dancers. Ala carte options available to anyone. Two free coach packages given per team registration. Additional packages are available.

Prizes and scholarships are presented throughout the weekend.

Additional routine - $400 (2 routines free per roster)
Admission: Fan Band - $25 (pre-ordered price / good Fri., Sat. & Sun.)
Admission: Fan Band - $30 (at event / good Fri., Sat. & Sun.)
Admission: adult single day-- $20
Admission: student single day - $10 with student ID
All American - $100
Athlete package. - $140 (early bird is $120+, depending on date registered)
Awards Gala - $38 (Sit down dinner, awards program and dance. Included in ALL coach pkgs. MANDATORY for All American and Performer of the Year candidates.)
Coach package - $55 (2 coaches free with team registration)
Crossovers - $0
Children under 5 -- free
Dance Team Challenge - $25/per person (2 to 5 persons max allowed per team)
Hoodie - $50 (exclusive for event -- must be pre-ordered)
Hotel lodging (includes tax) - $120 Double-Double (up to 4 people), $111 King-Cot (up to 3), $111 King (up to 2), $229 Suite (one bedroom)
Jump Super Star - $30
Kick Super Star - $30
Leap Super Star - $30
Mall of America transportation - $6
Nickelodeon Universe unlimited ride pass - $20
Parent competition package - $70
Performer of the Year - $60 (waived if registered for All American)
Special needs athlete package - $0 (must be on registered and on a roster)
Details & Package Requirements
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All Athletes and Coaches are required to have a package plan reserved for them. Additional options listed below. Athletes are also required to stay in one of the official DX properties. Hotel rooms must be reserved through the Team or Guest accounts. The group rate is available for guests attending.

Athlete
All athletes competing on a team are required to purchase an athlete package. Awards Gala tickets are not included and may be purchased separately. All American and Performer of the Year candidates are required to attend the Awards Gala on Saturday evening. It is highly encouraged, but not required that Super Star and Dance Team Challenge competitors attend the Gala as well. Don't forget to order Awards Gala tickets for coaches and fans. All athlete packages include admission to all events, event keepsakes, insurance and team competition fees.
Coach
Each coach is required to have a package reserved for them. Dance Xtreme provides 2 free coach packages per team registration. Should you have additional coaches you would be required to purchase a coach package at $55. Awards Gala tickets are provided in all coach packages, the free as well as purchased. Coach packages include the required ID pass. This is needed for admittance back stage, one-on-one discussions with the judges and to pick up score sheets as well as admission to all events and coach gifts. Hoodies are not included in the coach package but may be ordered ala carte.
Fans
Fans are not required to purchase a package but must have admission tickets to entire the team competition auditorium. Individual public competitions are free. Don't forget to order Awards Gala tickets if your son/daughter is competing in individual or small group competitions.
Parent Competitors
Parents competing at the AmeriCup are required to purchase a package. Coaches will included parent competitors on their accounts and create a roster selecting the parent divisions. Dance Xtreme will apply a 50% credit for each parent package. Parent competitor packages include admission to all events, event keepsake, insurance and team competition fee.
Special Needs
Special need competitors are free but must be included on the account and rosters. Dance Xtreme will apply a 100% credit for each special need athlete. All special need athlete packages include admission to all events, event keepsakes, insurance and team competition fees.
Awards Gala
Awards Gala tickets include a formal sit-down dinner, awards program and dance. It is strongly encouraged that attendees wear prom dresses to church clothing. Men should wear shirts and ties. Jackets are nice but not required. This is your chance to dress up like a princess and shine. Often dancers come to Minneapolis and go to the Mall of America to purchase their prom dresses. Minnesota does not have a tax on clothing.
Prizes

Prizes and scholarships are presented throughout the weekend.

Prize packages are given to individual champions and comprised of scholarship dollars, merchandise, sponsor gifts, etc. Teams earn awards for overall placement within their division as well as the Grand Championship. Specialty awards are given for National Coach of the Year, Hall of Fame, Academic Excellence and Sportsmanship awards.
Deposit

A non-refundable deposit is due at the time of registration..

A $1,000 deposit is due at the time of registration to secure your placement at the AmeriCup. This is non-refundable. Early bird and special discounts have different amounts due. Refer to specific promotional flyers for details.

Remit any prize money certificates along with registration form to receive full credit for your awards. Certificates must accompany forms in order to be credited to your account
Payment Schedule

Specific due dates are necessary in order to coordinate an event of this magnitude. Teams must adhere to due dates or late fees will be applied.

 

PAYMENT DUE DATES
Payments and paperwork will not be accepted at the event.
1. November 15th -- $1000
2. December 15th -- $1,000
3. January 15th -- half the balance
4. February 1st -- balance as of this date
5. February 15th -- final balance for additional monies owed

FINALIZATION OF ACCOUNT
In order to be placed on the competition schedule, your account must:
1. have all signed waivers turned into Dance Xtreme's office
2. be paid in full
3. be finalized online

PAYMENT OPTIONS
School or organization checks only. No personal checks accepted.
No checks accepted after January 31st. Money orders, cashier's checks or credit cards only.
Include team name and account number on the memo line.

Payable to:
DX AmeriCup Championship

Mail:
DX AmeriCup | 11101 Zealand Ave N | Champlin, MN 55316

Charge:
Login to your online account and make a payment. A 3.5% service fee is added to all credit card charges and/or refunds

Late Fees

Payments must be postmarked by the due date in order to avoid late fee charge.

LATE FEES
February 15th - $100 late fee
February 18th - $100 additional late fee
February 20th - $100 additional late fee
Daily - $25 additional late fee applied per day up to event start date

RETURNED CHECKS
A $50 fee will be added to your account for all returned checks.
Package Cancellation Policy

Packages may be canceled without penalties within a reasonable time frame. If cancelations occur after this date, a package cancelation fee will be applied to your account.

Deposits -- non-refundable
plus, after January 15th - $50 per package is non-refundable
and after January 16th -- all fees paid are non-refundable

Hotel Cancellation Policy

Due to the enormous task of coordinating teams and guests at their preferred hotel properties, fees are collected at the time of registration for guests.

Teams make payments according to the payment schedule. Hotel assignments are reserved on a first-come, first-serve basis and the availability of space requested. Meet Minneapolis, Dance Xtreme's housing bureau, will assign all room blocks and notify clients once confirmed. Should you need to cancel a room for any reason, cancelation fees will be applied to your account.
HOTEL ROOM CANCELATION POLICY
$25 Cancellation Fee Per Room After Reservation Is Made. No Refunds After January 31st.
$50 Cancellation Fee Per Room After December 15th. No Refunds After January 31st
$100 cancelation fee per room after January 15th
All room deposits are non refundable
Room balance fees non refundable after January 31st
Crossovers

Although cross-overs are free, individuals still must be registered on both teams.

Compare our prices with other competitions

Dance Xtreme is very conscious of today's economic situation. We've worked hard to keep the AmeriCup affordable for all attendees. Check out how DX AmeriCup compares to other events.

Event Per Athlete Additional Per Crossover
DX AmeriCup* $120 FREE
America's Best $125 $65
Coastal $125 $70
Spirit Express $125 $95
Jamfest $130 $75
ACA $140 n/a
Live! $145 $75
NDA $145 $150
COA $145 $110
Great Lakes $155 $75
Prices as of June 2011
*AmeriCup Early Bird Pricing
Collegiate Teams

Dance Xtreme understands that often times college dance programs are not financially supported by the school. To avoid individual hardships, Dance Xtreme offers special discounts and free events for collegiate dancers.

As an added perk for collegiate dancers, Dance Xtreme is offering one FREE individual event. That's up to $100. Be sure to register for individual events such as All American, Performer of the Year, Jump, Leap or Kick Super Star
 

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