Commonly Asked Questions

I received a FULL, 50%, or 25% scholarship to Metamorphosis at an affiliate event. How do I redeem the scholarship?

Congratulations on being awarded a scholarship! To receive your scholarship coupon code email us at tridancecollective@gmail.com. When prompted during registration, enter your coupon code to redeem the benefits of your scholarship.

I want to register for Metamorphosis; Fearless Evolution as an Independent dancer, what do I do?

Great! We cannot wait to dance with you at our event this year. Here are the steps to attend our October Event in Chicago, IL.

  1. Register for the experience here.

  2. If you received a scholarship, enter your code when prompted during the registration process. 

  3. If you received an invite to join the Metamorphosis Performance Ensemble (MPE), you must confirm your participation during registration. A spot is NOT guaranteed, participants are limited and will be given on a first-come, first-served basis.

I want to register for Metamorphosis; Fearless Evolution with my studio, what do I do?

Speak with your studio owner, studios must be registered as a group and not as individuals.

I want to submit my solo to the Solo Showcase, what steps do I need to take?

There are a few steps to take to participate in the Solo Showcase:

  1. Register for the Metamorphosis; Fearless Evolution experience.

  2. Submit the Solo Submission Google Form.*

  3. Soloists will be notified of their acceptance via email by August 25th.

*MPE performers are NOT guaranteed to perform a solo and MUST fill out the submission form.

How do I submit a group dance to the Showcase Series?

Register your studio dancers for the Metamorphosis; Fearless Evolution experience.

Submit the Group Submission Google Form.*

Groups will be notified of their acceptance via email by August 25th.

*Collective Contemporary Awards Nominees do NOT have to submit a google form. You will have the chance to perform a piece of your choice during the showcase.

What is MPE? How can I participate?

The Metamorphosis Performance Ensemble (MPE) connects selected dancers from across the nation through the experience of performing a full-length concert dance piece. MPE cast members are costumed in an exclusive line created by Illuminate Dancewear; who donates a portion of the costume proceeds to a not-for-profit organization. A dance film is also created of the work.

Only 50 spaces are available.

To participate, you must submit an MPE Application Form* by August 20th, 2024.

Dancers will be notified of acceptance via email by August 25th, 2024.

*Were you invited to MPE at one of our affiliate’s regional events? Your invitation does NOT guarantee your spot in the ensemble. You must register, and when prompted, note your confirmation of participation. You do NOT have to fill out the application below.

What are the Collective Contemporary Awards? How are nominees chosen?

The Collective Contemporary Awards are an opportunity to recognize and validate inspiring, creative contemporary choreography from youth dance programs across the country. The Collective Contemporary Awards features performances from top-notch dance professionals, the awarding of thousands of dollars in scholarship opportunities for students, and the awarding of the Collective Contemporary Awards.

Invitations for the Collective Contemporary Awards will be distributed at our affiliates’ events (United States Tournament of Dance, CRU Dance, Fluid Dance).

If you do not attend one of our Affiliates’ events but would still like to be considered for the Collective Contemporary Awards, please email tridancecollective@gmail.com a video link to your choreography.

I was nominated for the Collective Contemporary Awards, what are the next steps?

  1. Confirm your nomination, email TRIDANCECOLLECTIVE@GMAIL.COM

  2. You MUST be present at the Metamorphosis; Fearless Evolution experience and the Collective Contemporary Awards in order to be an official nominee for the 2024 Collective Contemporary Awards.

  3. Students must be registered for the event and are welcome to submit to the Solo Showcases and perform in the Metamorphosis Performance Ensemble.

  4. Nominated studios may choose to perform either the nominated work or a different work during the Metamorphosis; Fearless Evolution Choreography Group Showcase. This is an excellent opportunity to premiere new work on stage.

Winners of the Collective Contemporary Awards are selected by our adjudicating team. Each nomination will be reviewed by our adjudicators based on our categories and criteria.

Does MFE offer event refunds in the event of cancellation?

We will offer partial refunds: 90 day before the first day of the event 50% refund, 45 days prior to the first day of the event 25% refund. After 45 days prior, we are unable to issue refunds.