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Utah High School Dance Festival

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The Utah High School Dance Festival (UHSDF) was created in 2001, in partnership with the Utah State Board of Education (USBE).

About

Modeled after the National College Dance Festival, UHSDF is a one day festival UHSDF is not a competition, but an educational based festival for high school students.

Adjudication

Each school is permitted to bring upto 2 dances to be Adjudicated. At least 1 has to be student choreography.

Gala Concert

All attending schools have the opportunity to perform in the UHSDF Gala Concert. Each school is permitted to perform 1 piece.
The Gala Concert is a free, non-ticketed, event that is open to the public. Although it is an informal format, we do request standard concert etiquette from concert attendees.

Waivers

All students must have a parent signed Student Liability/Photo Release Form in order to participate at UHSDF. Parents may either fill out the Waiver online at – https://udeo.org/high-school-dance-festival/release/ -OR- download/print and fill out a 2024 UHSDF – Student Liability/Photo Release Form – PDF.
Note – Individual schools/teachers may have their own policies whether students need to complete the online or paper version. UHSDF defers to the school/teacher policy.

Participating Universities/Colleges

The following Universities/Colleges will be in attendance, providing information, and/or scholarship offers at the Festival.

    • Brigham Young University
    • Dixie State University
    • Salt Lake Community College
    • Snow College
    • Southern Utah University
    • University of Utah
    • Utah Valley University
    • Weber State University
    • Westminster College

FAQ

Q: Are Adjudication sessions open for observation?
A: No, Adjudication sessions are closed to the public and are only for the schools specifically assigned to that session.

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