Contest Details
June 17 - July 28, 2024
It's time for our 14th Annual Summer Pointe Shoe Decorating Contest to keep the dancers' creativity flowing!
Every year, we are overwhelmed by the out-of-the-box thinking exhibited by our dancers' creations and we can't wait to see what you come up with this summer!
2024 IMPORTANT DATES:
Pickup shoes: June 17 - 29
Turn in entries: July 1 - 10
Gallery Preview Party: July 13
Voting Online: July 21 - 27
Winners Announced: July 28
How to Enter
All dancers are invited to pick up a pointe shoe between MON. JUNE 17 and SAT. JUNE 29 to decorate and transform it with any theme they'd like, using sequins, lace, feathers, fabric paint, rhinestones and more.
We will collect $5 when you pickup your shoe to be decorated*. There is no cost when you use a retired pointe shoe you already own. Only one shoe per entrant is allowed. *While supplies last, a limited number of shoes will be available this year, so don't delay.
Every entrant will also receive a coupon for 25% OFF ANY ONE ITEM, to be used before July 27, 2024.
All entries must be returned to Melbourne Dancewear by WED. JULY 10 to be entered in the contest for this year.
Preview Gallery Party
On SAT. JULY 13 from 1PM to 3PM, bring your family and friends to Melbourne Dancewear to view all the entries during our Preview Gallery Party. Punch and treats will be served, and you'll get to check out all of this year's entries up close to see all the amazing detail.
You're Invited to a
Sat. July 13 from 1 - 3 PM
JUDGING CATEGORIES:
Originality/Creativity
Craftsmanship/Details
Beauty/Eye Appeal
Execution of Concept
Overall Appeal/ WOW Factor
Judging & People's Choice Award
The pointe shoe creations will be rated by our distinguished panel of judges in the categories listed above. Prizes will be awarded in each of three age groups, divided evenly based on this year's entrants. For example, last year's age categories were: Age 10 and under; Age 11 to 13; and Age 14 to Adults.
Entries will be displayed in our store AND with photos on our Facebook and Instagram pages from JULY 21 to 27 . Share your entry with your friends and family, ask them to "like" your photo in our album. The entry with the most combined likes will win our 2024 People's Choice Award, bestowing bragging rights, plus an awesome bag filled with goodies. Online "voting" ends on SAT. JULY 27 at 12PM NOON.
All winners will be announced on SUN. JULY 28. First prize winners in each age group will receive a $40 gift card and the second prize winner in each age group will receive a $20 gift card. All entrants will be able to take their decorated shoe home after JULY 28 .
We can't wait to see your artistic creativity when you enter the contest!
Check out previous entries
Browse through previous year's entries using the links below: