EXPERIENCE THE ONE AT THE RIVER ROCK
EVENT AT A GLANCE
EVENT TYPE
INCLUDED MEDIA
LEVELS OFFERED
QUALIFICATION
VENUE & STAGE
KNOW THE SPACE BEFORE YOU ARRIVE
LOCATION
STAGE
58 ft wide × 35 ft deep, with wing space on both sides
PARKING & ENTRY
Complimentary parking is available in the casino parkade.
Enter through the main resort doors. The theatre is located to the right.
AUDIENCE
Seating capacity: 936
Raked audience seating.
Accessible entry and seating are available.
BACKSTAGE & DANCER HOLDING
Assigned dressing rooms are located upstairs and downstairs. Due to limited capacity, parents are not permitted in the dressing room areas.
A rehearsal area is available in the ballroom.
PROPS & LOADING
Due to limited storage, all props must be clearly labelled with the routine number and removed after the session in which they are used. Large props may be unloaded through the loading bay behind the stage—please check in with The One staff before unloading.
IMPORTANT VENUE NOTES
Due to the venue layout, choreographed runarounds are not recommended.
The theatre and select dining areas are open to all ages. Guests under 19 are not permitted on the casino floor.
HOTEL & TRAVEL
STAY WHERE YOU DANCE
A COMPETITION WEEKEND THAT FEELS LIKE A GETAWAY
The host hotel and competition venue share one convenient location, keeping travel simple for studios and families throughout the event.
Stay steps from the stage, grab coffee between sessions, enjoy dinner on site and unwind by the pool. With the hotel, theatre, dining and resort amenities all in one location, River Rock makes competition travel feel like a getaway.
ROOM RATES
Standard room: $159
one-bedroom suite: $199
+ taxes and fees
BOOKING DEADLINE
January 20, 2027
RESERVATION
FOOD & RESORT AMENITIES
Starbucks, Gordon Ramsay Steak, KOI, The Chairman’s Room Buffet and additional dining options are available on site.
Hotel guests have access to WiFi, a pool with a waterslide, a hot tub and a fitness centre.
AUDIENCE INFORMATION
EVERYTHING FAMILIES NEED TO KNOW
ADMISSION
$15 Day Pass
$60 Event Pass
$20 Showdown Ticket
Day Passes and Event Passes do not include admission to The Showdown.
Day Passes and Event Passes are available at the front desk. Showdown Tickets may be purchased online or at the front desk.
PURCHASE SHOWDOWN TICKETS →
VIP EXPERIENCE
Experience River Rock #1 with event admission, a Showdown ticket, priority seating, VIP entry, exclusive merchandise and more. Availability is limited.
PURCHASE VIP EXPERIENCE →
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
For the safety of our dancers, personal photography and video recording are not permitted during performances. Professional photos and videos are included with every routine.
WATCH LIVE
Cannot attend in person? Watch River Rock #1 live throughout the event. The stream will become available when competition begins.
EVENT MERCHANDISE
Official The One merchandise will be available for purchase on site.
SCHEDULE & IMPORTANT NOTES
PLANNED WITH INTENTION
Schedules are created once registration is complete, with thoughtful consideration given to dancer spacing, age appropriate performance times and the overall flow of the event.
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SCHEDULE RELEASE
A draft schedule will be provided to registered studios for review. Final schedules are released at least four weeks before each event.
03
MUSIC & WAIVERS
Music must be uploaded through Dance Comp Genie two weeks before the event. Waivers are due one month before the event.
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AWARDS & THE SHOWDOWN
Awards sessions are scheduled approximately every 2–3 hours. On the final day, selected routines are invited back to compete in The Showdown, followed by Overall Awards.
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PERFORMANCE DAYS
Studios should be available for all advertised event dates. Exact performance days cannot be confirmed until the schedule is complete. Schedule requests cannot be accommodated. Routines are scheduled by discipline while considering age, level, group size and appropriate spacing between performances.