Sharpen Up Summit

A dance recruiting event

About the Summit

Sharpen Up is proud to offer “boutique” style recruiting events across the nation to educate & connect dancers with colleges and agencies in a very approachable, non-intimidating environment. 

Our programming caters to individual dancers AND colleges to assist them in finding their perfect fit. The goal of this event is to effectively prepare dancers to embark on the recruitment journey and reveal what opportunities are available. 

  • indicates one-of-a-kind, offered only at our events
  • An educational dance team college fair - dozens of schools in one location! 
  • High profile coaches share secrets on what it takes to make their team
  • Actual college dance team members, from the most sought-after teams, teach the material - dancers get a taste of their team’s style!
  • Time-controlled meet and greet sessions - small groups rotate together to EVERY TEAM’S TABLE. Every dancer meets every coach!
  • Industry-renowned master class
  • Collegiate-level technique/across the floor combos
  • 4 x 8 solos showcase
  • Educational mini-seminars called “Golden Nuggets” given by college coaches
  • Collegiate classes and showcases in Game Day, Pom, Contemporary & Hip Hop Styles
  • Exclusive Golden Hour - for upperclassmen only to receive face-to-face verbal feedback from coaches and premier access to a special GH-only meet and greet session!
  • Perks: receive free clinic passes, bypasses to tryouts, personal invites to recruitment weekends, on-the-spot scholarship offers, and more!

Why I think SUDTT Summit is extraordinary

Mom Edition

“After years of watching my daughter attend various nationwide combines, conferences and conventions in her pursuit of a position on a college dance team, here are my observations.

The Missing Key

  • Although my daughter had very good experiences in other venues that were worthwhile, I felt like something critical was missing.
  • Her attendance at SUDTT Summit made what was missing clear: personalized attention and an environment that truly allowed her to be seen and show her authentic self. After all, as a parent… that’s all you want for your child: that they be given a “fair shake” and BE SEEN.

Finding Connection

  • When this happened, the magic occurred! She was making connections, not just the “5 minute rush” kind, but memorable interactions with college coaches and current college dancer athletes, as well as other peers who were attending. I saw this was something special and unique to only SharpenUp!

New Relationships

  • Her experience there lead to a friendship with a dancer from across town, that eventually grew to both of them being teammates on a D1 college team.
  • As a dance parent, the Summit recruiting event is one that I can’t recommend highly enough! You and more importantly, your dancer will find the entire weekend worth every minute.”

- Ramona Kitching

What Differentiates Our Event From Others Is Our Athlete-Centered Approach To Providing Resources And Education To These Recruits As Well As Our Commitment To Making Sure Every College Has Time With Every Athlete!

- Rani Reichow

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