Get ready to stretch, sparkle, and slay the stage—because the Journey Dance Competition is BACK in the ‘Burgh! And if you’ve never been, prepare for a weekend of pirouettes, passion, and serious jazz hands.
📍 When: May 2–4, 2025
📍 Where: David L. Lawrence Convention Center
🩰 Who’s coming? Over 300 of the most talented dancers from across the region—plus their hype squads (aka families, coaches, and dance besties)
💫 A Celebration of Movement & Magic
Whether your dancer is performing a sassy solo, repping a fierce group number, or breaking hearts with a lyrical routine, this weekend is all about the journey. Journey Dance is one of the biggest celebrations of youth talent in Pittsburgh, and it’s where dedication, grace, and glitter collide.
Expect the stage to shine as dancers give their all to impress the judges, wow the audience, and maybe walk away with that top spot on the podium. The energy? Unreal. The support? Off the charts. The costumes? Bedazzled perfection.
💆♀️ After the Applause—Time to Relax
Performance weekends can be a whirlwind (hello, early call times and nonstop hair changes), so let us help you unwind in style. Rivers and Steel City Home offers family-friendly, stylish accommodations just minutes from the Convention Center. With cozy beds, modern vibes, and space to spread out those tutus—it’s your dance weekend sanctuary.
Parents: You deserve a break too. Picture yourself sipping coffee while your dancer naps off a full day of slaying the stage. Yes. Please. 🙌
💖 Make it a Dance-cation!
If you’ve got a little time between numbers, explore everything Pittsburgh has to offer:
👯♀️ Grab a post-performance treat at Millie’s Ice Cream
📸 Snap photos on the scenic North Shore Riverwalk
🥗 Refuel with a healthy meal at Honeygrow
🛍️ Score a sparkle or two at boutiques in the Strip District
From the first step onto the stage to the last awards ceremony, Journey Dance 2025 in Pittsburgh promises unforgettable moments, shared laughter, and memories that will last long after the glitter is gone.So stretch it out, strike that pose, and we’ll see you at the Convention Center—ready to shine✨