Waitlist Only!

Mesa, AZ

Higley Center for the Performing Arts

April 10-12, 2026

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Waitlist Only!

Join us this year to be a part of the most innovative dance competition. Be the first to try our re-designed dance competition with instant and transparent scoring, exceptional judges, plus state-of-the-art production.

Solo Performance Limit:
2 per soloist
Early Registration Deadline:
March 13, 2026
Payment Deadline:
March 13, 2026
Host

Venue

Higley Center for the Performing Arts
4132 E. Pecos Rd
Gilbert, AZ 85295

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Host

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gilbert Mesa Gateway Airport
5530 S Power Rd
Mesa, AZ 85295
480-507-3000

Double $179 per night plus tax

Reservation cut off March 10, 2026

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Important Event Details

Regarding rules for studios. Here are the things they need to know:

* Higley is a smoke free location. No cigarettes or vaping allowed.

* State and Federal Law prohibit the carrying of firearms within 150 feet of a school campus and the Higley Center is located on a high school campus.

* No public parking is available on weekdays until after 2:30pm. High School Security staff may ask people to leave the premises if they arrive before 2:30pm.

* Anyone who brings alcohol onto the premises will be given one warning to dispose of it. If that warning is ignored, security will remove them from the premises. The High School campus is an alcohol free zone.

* There is no food allowed in classrooms, the Little Theater of in the backstage dressing rooms. Higley Center staff may dispose of any food found in those area without notice.

Tune in for our weekly ULTRACAST Live Stream. Each week our broadcast will feature a live feed from our ULTRA competition as well as our live results during the Ultra Competative Level Plus highlights of the best moments from our tour!

All performances winning an Elite Top First, Top First or First Place award will be qualifed to register at any of the 2026 KAR National Finals!