Revel offers a fourth judge to the competition judging panel in most cities. Independent from the other three judges who are scoring routines, this fourth judge provides exclusive and direct feedback to the studio owner, teacher and/or choreographer. This may include costuming, age appropriate music and choreography, prop usage, story development, as well as, suggestions for staging, formations, confidence, engagement, interaction, connection, and performance. While the fourth judge or "teacher judge"  does not score the routines, they may provide additional clarity on topics not addressed by the other three judges.

Revel is excited to introduce our new Competition and Remix Closing Show “spectator pass” called REVPASS. Because Revel Events take place in public spaces, we are adding this new measure to help ensure that ONLY friends and family of participating dancers are able to gain access to the competition audience. Safety is at the core of what we do.  Any spectator (parents, family and friends) viewing the Competition or Remix Closing Show in-person must have a REV-PASS to enter the main stage ballroom.  Participating dancers and studio staff do not need a REVPASS. A REVPASS is essentially a ticket to the show, just like you would have to enter a theatre performance or movie, and are FREE.

Prior to their Revel Event, studios will receive instructions for their families to receive REV-PASS. Once a REV-PASS is verified at the Mainstage Ballroom door entrance, each spectator will be given a wristband which will be used to reenter the Mainstage Ballroom for the remainder of the weekend during the Competition and Remix Closing Show. REV-PASS Spectator Wristbands can not be used to observe convention classes.

• To compete at Revel a dancer must be registered for the convention.
• Teachers and professional dancers are not permitted to compete.
• Admission to Revel competition is absolutely free. All registered attendees as well as families, teachers and studio staff are welcome to watch the competition.
• Any duet/trio or group dance containing a dancer 20 years or older will be considered for adjudication-only.
• Choreographers and attendees automatically give permission to Revel to use all photo and video for advertising and publicity.
• Competition fees must be received before event's early bird deadline to avoid a late fee. All deadline dates are available on the individual event pages. For most cities, early bird deadline is 30 days before event date.
• Registration is on a first come, first serve basis, and final payment in-full is the only method to guarantee your participation for an event.  
• There are no refunds for competition fees.
• Dance studios may apply their own additional administrative fees. This is very common in the industry and is used to cover the time and expense Studio Owners incur while organizing, registering and attending these events.
• Bank money orders and Bank Wires must be payable in US Funds only.
• All returned checks will be subject to a fee equal to the amount Revel is accessed.
• If a routine is choreographed by a scheduled Revel Judge, that Judge will sit out during said routine and another Revel Faculty will judge that routine.
• Entry limits will vary by event. Please see corresponding city page for specific entry limits for your tour city.