What you should know when you get there…

VENUE PARKING:

Underground parking is FREE on Saturday and Sunday.

FOOD & DRINK: Food and drink available for purchase at the lobby bar for your convenience.

PROPS: We cannot guarantee that storage space will be provided for props. Please be prepared to load props in and out daily if needed. Stage door access will be provided for one teacher rep ONLY 1 hour prior to show times for prop arrival.

MUSIC:

• You can submit your music directly through your Computition account.
• Studio owners only: Please sign-in to your Computition dashboard where you will see the option to Upload Music Files.
• Accepted Music Formats:.wav, .mp3, .m4a, or .mp4
• Non Compatible Media Formats: .mov and .qt (QuickTime music files)

BACKUP MUSIC:

• We ask that all Studio Directors have backup copies on hand at the event.
• A USB, iPod, iPad, laptop or cellphone can be used for backup music ONLY.
• Provide Adapters (if needed).

NOTE:

Teachers are responsible to play backup music. We ask that teachers are present at the music table to give any special cues. We cannot guarantee that a pitch control change can be precisely made. It is best to pre-pitch all music to avoid technical issues.

HOST HOTEL: ROOM BLOCK NOW OPEN

Delta Hotels by Marriott Toronto Mississauga

3670 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 1P3

Booking link:

Book your group rate for Be Dance Mississauga April Attendees

Block dates:

Wednesday, April 09, 2025- Sunday, April 13, 2025

Hotel offering a special group rate:

• Delta Hotels Toronto Mississauga for 199.00 CAD per night - Last Day to Book : Sunday, March 09, 2025

VENUE POLICIES:

New ​- Living Arts Centre Wristband Policy

This policy ensures that only authorized individuals can enter the restricted areas​ of the competition, to help reduce congestion and create a safer environment for all our dancers.

Key Details:

• Each dancer is allowed to bring one guest​ (parent/guardian) to the change room area.
• Dancers and their guests must check in with security at the entrance​ that leads dancers to the change rooms and backstage areas of the venue by providing their full names to receive a wristband.
• Re-entry will only be permitted for those wearing a wristband.

Additional Notes:

• Authorized guests with a wristband may bring minors in their care.

After the initial competition day check-in, dancers can be identified by their "stage-ready" attire (e.g., performance apparel, costumes, or uniforms).

Venue policies continued....

• Bare feet are never permitted at any time in public areas.
• Tap shoes should be worn on stage and in designated backstage areas only.
• All dancing is restricted to the stage and rehearsal area only. Dancing is not permitted in the loading dock or in any hallways in the building.
• Dancers must wear full-soled footwear in the Atrium and theatre auditorium.
• Facility spaces are to be left clean following any event, by all users.
• Rack & Roll bags and other large luggage/bags must be kept against the walls.
• LAC is not responsible for any personal belongings
• Loading Dock entrance at Living Arts Drive is for facility staff and authorized event use for loading and unloading only.
• All rehearsal activity must be kept to the designated rehearsal area. This includes makeup application and removal, costume changing and warming up. The loading dock is not a rehearsal area.

Please continue to check our website regularly for event details.

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