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Regional Dance Competition in

KAR Exclusive Upland, CA

Highlander Auditorium

May 1-3, 2026

Waitlist Only!

KAR is dedicated to producing world class dance events that provide rewarding and positive experiences for dancers, teachers, and parents. Our competitions give dancers across America the opportunity to showcase their talent and passion on the KAR stage. We also proudly acknowledge the achievements and excellence of dance teachers, choreographers, and parents and appreciate their efforts in helping to make dreams come true! KAR is honored to be recognized as America’s Favorite Dance Competition and look forward to seeing the amazing talent your city has to offer!

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Director

Kiersten Tanopo

Event Coordinator

Ariel Ratajczak
(562) 534-2466
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*We attempt to do the live webcast of the Competition in every city. Please understand that sometimes we are limited by the internet capabilities of the venue in which the event is being held. Occasionally we are unable to get a good enough connection from the venue to do the webcast, or the connection is intermittent. Please be assured we do everything possible to produce a seamless webcast. We apologize in advance if you experience any problems.

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Venue Info

Highlander Auditorium

Highlander Auditorium 850 N. San Antonio Avenue - Upland, CA 91786

Important Event Details

Please share the following with your families, teachers, and dancers:

Door Open Times:
Friday 5/1 - 3:30PM
Saturday 5/2 - 7:00AM
Sunday 5/3 - 7:00AM

Seating & Audience:

- Every guest must have a seat — regardless of age.

- Seating is first come, first served.

- Aisles, exits, and stairways must remain clear at all times.

- If the house reaches capacity, entry may pause until space becomes available.

Food, Drinks & Prohibited Items:

- No outside food or drinks are allowed inside the facility.

- Bottled water is permitted.

- No alcohol anywhere on campus.

- No smoking or vaping (indoors or outdoors).

- No open flames (including candles).

- No helium balloons.

- No flash photography during performances.

Backstage Guidelines:

- No visitors backstage.

- Only performers and authorized staff are permitted backstage.

- Dancers may not change, warm up, or apply makeup in the lobby or auditorium.

- No animals allowed (service animals permitted).

Policies for props:

- Because backstage space is limited, we only allow props to be staged 10 numbers before they are needed onstage and ask that they be removed from backstage as quickly as possible.

- We do not allow any props to be stored in the building over night.

Safety Reminders:

- Emergency exits and side doors may not be used for entry/exit.

- Disruptive behavior may result in removal from the venue.

Parking:

- There are no parking fees.

- Anyone is welcome to come and go freely. Parking becomes quite tight when larger groups start to compete.

Host Hotel

Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel

429 N Vineyard Ave - Ontario, CA 91786
909-937-8000

 
Double $145.00
a night

Traditional Double $145 per night plus tax

Reservation cut off April 1, 2026

  •  Free Parking
  •  Pool
  •  Gym
GROUP CODE: KM6KM6B

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