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National High School Dance Festival
National High School Dance Festival
When: March 4-8, 2026
Where: The Governor's School for the Arts, Norfolk, VA
Hotel: Waterside Norfolk Marriott
March 4- Meet at SDF Airport at the United Airline Counter at 7:35 am
Flight: UA6216 to IAD Dulles International Airport
Depart (SDF) Louisville, KY at 9:35 am
Flight: UA6313 to Norfolk, VA
Arrive (ORF) Norfolk at 2:03 pm
March 8
Flight: UA1739 to EWR Newark International Airport
Depart (ORF) Norfolk, VA at 6:00 am
Flight: UA3629 to Louiville, KY
Arrive (SDF) Louisville at 1:17 pm
Cost- $1665.00 (plus travel insurance) We highly recommend the purchase of travel insurance.
Click here to Register: Registration Form
August 22 Registration Deadline
August 29 $100 Deposit
September 30 25% of remaining balance
October 30 25% of remaining balance
November 30 25% of remaining balance
January 30 25% of remaining balance – final balance payment
Permission Slip is due August 22- Permission Slip
REAL ID Form is dues August 22- REAL ID Form
Helpful Hints and What to Pack
money for three meals a day (place money in multiple places in case it is stolen)
student ID or government issued REAL ID (if 18)
snacks (cereal bars, trail mix, etc.)
water bottle
dance clothes/ shoes
first aid kit
comfortable walking shoes
basic toiletries, one set of dance clothes and a change of clothes on the plane with you in case your luggage is lost
layers of clothing
baggage fee- (0$) for first checked bag, (0$) for second checked bag (carry on items are free)
All liquids carried on board with you must be less than 3 ounces and must be placed in a clear quart sized bag
Leave valuables at home
Costumes, if applicable
Please complete the following:
If a student is on medication that they need to bring on the trip, the appropriate form(s) must be completed by October 24. If the student does not need to bring any medication on the trip, please email Ms. Ruttan by October 24 indicating that the student does not require any medication.
Authorization to Give Over the Counter Medication
Authorization to Give Prescription Medication
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