welcome

Welcome to Minneapolis and the 2012 Dance Xtreme AmeriCup National Dance Championship now in it's 21st year. We can't wait for you to arrive. 

Unlike other 'nationals', the AmeriCup truly is a national competition. The longevity of the competition and fact that teams come from across the United States, Canada and Mexico give credibility to the event. Technically it's an international championship.

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itinerary

Teams arrive in Minneapolis, check into their hotels and sign in with the DX staff.

Individual and small group competition takes place throughout the day and concludes with an awards ceremony. All team pom routines also compete on Friday.

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give back

Dance Xtreme gives back. The competition industry is powerful and has the potential to use its influence for amazing things. DX has done this by starting a charitable foundation called "Peyton's Promise". The foundation, named in honor of Lisa's daughter, provides funds for families to complete adoptions and bring kids home to forever families. I have a lot of respect for an organization that uses its business platform to effect positive change in the world. -- Misty Lown, from Misty's Dance Unlimited

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Awards Gala & Dance

Unique to the AmeriCup, participants and guests get dressed in their finest for the semi-formal Awards Gala on Saturday night. Back by popular demand, the sit-down dinner is being brought back along with live performances by All American winners, announcement of National Coach of the Year and Hall of Fame inductees. More awards and prizes will be distributed throughout the evening. The evening will conclude with a DJ and live dance for all attendees. The Awards Gala & Dance promises to be THE event of 2012.

 

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Experience it.

AN UNFORGETTABLE WEEKEND

"AmeriCup is an amazing, positive experience for all involved! This event provides a competitive learning experience for all performers. It teaches young competitors so many life long lessons, including self confidence, trust, teamwork, and sportsmanship. These among many other things are the reason we continue to attend the AmeriCup. The staff is supportive, kind and outstanding overall. The event is extremely organized and most importantly geared to meet the needs of the guests. Thank you for an awesome, unforgettable weekend ." - Tracy Kuhn from Dynamic Cheer & Dance, SD

DEVELOP LIFE SKILLS

"I was selected as the 1998 All American and I can honestly say that it impacted my life in so many ways. I was so nervous before the individual performance and interview, but it was all absolutely worth it. The confidence I gained from completing the individual competition helped me develop important life skills beyond being on a team. I will always remember how the All American program at AmeriCup helped form the person I am today." - Nicole Janes, All American 1998 from Fairmont HS, WV

SIT DOWN WITH THE JUDGES

"Lisa Saline required all AmeriCup judges to pass her Judge Certification Program. The JCP offers an easy to learn, universal scoring system that requires the judge to make an accurate record of each performance's strengths. It also provides a framework for discussion with coaches and directors afterwards which each AmeriCup offers. Imagine sitting down face-to-face with the judges and getting feedback immediately after competing. Talking with the coaches is my favorite part of judging. Lisa hasn't missed a beat." - Pamela Dorner Saxhaug from Indiana

LOTS OF FUN ACTIVITIES

"AmeriCup offers so much for the athletes to compete in, a lot of fun activities and still has the level of competition that we are looking for. We have attended many national competitions and most are a lot more costly and seem more like a vacation than a competition. At AmeriCup everyone is so welcomed and we never feel like 'just another team'. AmeriCup staff are always so helpful, friendly and always available for questions. My dancers have a wonderful time and ask to go back year after year." - Lorie Evers from Freedom HS, WI

 

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