HAMILTON CONVENTION CENTRE

1 SUMMERS LANE, HAMILTON ONTARIO, L8P 4Y2

 www.hccevents.ca

What you should know when you get there…

EVENT UPDATES: Please continue to check our website for updates and/or contact your Studio Director.

2025 SCHEDULE OUTLINE: Please see below for daily access times and start & end times.

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025:

3:00 PM: Rehearsal room and dressing room doors open. Hall doors open to audience members 15 minutes prior to show time.

4:00 PM: Competition commences.

9:50 PM: Final awards ceremony of the day.

SATURDAY, APRIL 5, 2025:

7:00 AM: Rehearsal room and dressing room doors open. Hall doors open to audience members 15 minutes prior to show time.

8:00 AM: Competition commences.

9:40 PM: Final awards ceremony of the day.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6, 2025:

7:00 AM: Rehearsal room and dressing room doors open. Hall doors open to audience members 15 minutes prior to show time.

8:00 AM: Competition commences.

9:40 PM: Final awards ceremony of the weekend.

EVENT ACCESS: The competition will be located on the first floor in Wentworth Hall. Rehearsal room and change room doors will open 1 hour prior to showtime each morning. House/hall doors open 15 minutes prior to show time.

PARKING: Enclosed, multi-level onsite PAID parking lot.

PROPS: We cannot guarantee that storage space will be provided for props. Please be prepared to load props in and out as needed. Backstage access will be provided 1 hour prior to show times for prop arrival.

MUSIC: Music can be submitted directly through your Computition account.

• STUDIO OWNERS/DIRECTORS ONLY: Please sign-in to your Computition dashboard where you will see the option to “Upload Music Files”.
  
• Accepted Music Formats: .wav, .mp3, .m4a, or .mp4
  
• Non Compatible Media Formats: .mov and .qt (QuickTime music files)
  
  

BACK UP MUSIC: We ask that all Studio Owners/Directors have backup copies on hand at the event.

• A USB, iPod, iPad, laptop or cellphone can be used for backup music ONLY.
• Adapters (if needed) must be provided by Studio Owners/Directors and/or teachers as we cannot guarantee compatibility from device to device.
  
  

NOTE: Teachers are responsible to play backup music. We ask that teachers are present at the music table to give any special cues. We cannot guarantee that a pitch control change can be precisely made. It is best to pre-pitch all music to avoid technical issues.

PROGRAMS: Show programs will be available for purchase at the merchandise booth in the main lobby. Electronic programs will not be available.

LIVE STREAMING:  All performances and awards ceremonies will be live streamed. Our live stream can be accessed via the Purpose Dance website homepage.

HOST HOTEL: Sheraton Hamilton Hotel

HOTEL ADDRESS: 116 King Street West, Hamilton ON, L8P 4V3

HOTEL PHONE NUMBER: 905-529-5515

BOOKING LINK: Purpose Hamilton 2025 Room Block

GROUP NAME: Purpose Dance

ARRIVAL DATE: Thursday, April 3, 2025

DEPARTURE DATE: Sunday, April 6, 2025

LAST DAY TO BOOK: Monday, March 3, 2025

SPECIAL GROUP RATE: $229 CAD - $269 CAD per night

NOTE: For a smooth reservation process, it is highly recommended that all guests use the above link. Reservations can also be made by contacting the hotel’s 24-hour, toll-free reservation line at 1-888-627-8161.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Individual reservations may cancel by 6:00 PM hotel time 2 days prior (48 hours) to avoid a 1-night guest room rate penalty. There may be additional applicable charges and taxes.

CHECK-IN TIME: 3:00 PM | CHECK-OUT TIME: 12:00 PM

AMENITIES:

• Breakfast: Daily breakfast buffets are not included. Onsite breakfast dining options include: Chagall’s Restaurant and a full-service Starbucks.
• Guest Parking: Available onsite but is not included in the nightly guest room rates. Overnight self-guest parking will be available underground for a rate of $15.95 with unlimited in and out privileges. Pricing is per night/per car and subject to taxes at 13% HST. Overnight parking can be applied onto the guest room account during check-in. The parking garage has a height restriction of 6’1” at the King Street entrance and 6’6” at the Bay Street entrance.