Name: Pulsate Premiere & Awards – 2026 Dance Film Celebration
Start: 2026-12-15T19:00
Location: Cineplex Laval

Where the Pulsate journey meets the big screen

After months of creation, filming, and community, Pulsate comes together as a feature-length dance film premiering in December 2026 at a Cineplex theater in Laval, Quebec. Finalists, collaborators, and invited guests share a true red-carpet experience, followed by an awards ceremony and VIP Glow-Up Lounge.

Feature-length dance film with finalist pieces and collective creations

Premiere at a cinema in Laval, Quebec (Cineplex location)

Awards ceremony celebrating dancers, stories, and innovation

VIP Glow-Up Lounge for elevated photos, networking, and celebration

Exact premiere date and final Cineplex Laval details will be announced closer to December 2026.

Film premiere details

Pulsate culminates in a feature-length dance film built from finalist pieces, collaborative sequences, and community moments filmed throughout the project. The premiere is planned for December 2026 at a Cineplex theater in Laval, Quebec.

The evening includes a red-carpet entrance, photo moments, the film screening, and an awards ceremony. Finalists, non-finalist contributors, families, studios, sponsors, and collaborators are all invited to share the same cinematic experience.

Step into your premiere moment

The lounge is a transformation zone designed for calm glow, not rush. Soft lighting, mirrors, and intentional details help you shift out of rehearsal mode and into full red-carpet energy.

Cinematic “selfie corners” with subtle sparkly backdrops
Full-length mirrors with flattering ambient light
Comfortable seating to breathe, ground, and enjoy the moment

It’s where you take a breath, look around, and realise: we made it to the big screen.

✦ VIP perks

What the Glow-Up upgrade can include

Priority access to the lounge before the screening
Light touch-up zone (basic hairpins, wipes, gloss, shimmer, etc.)
Small drink or treat, depending on the edition
Dedicated zone for photos, reels, and stories

Exact perks may vary each year, but the intention is always the same: give VIP guests a more curated and elevated premiere experience.

✦ Partner spotlight

Create the Glow-Up Lounge with us

The VIP Glow-Up Lounge is designed as a canvas for collaborations with salons, stylists, makeup artists, boutiques, and beauty brands that want a warm, human, high-visibility presence at the premiere.

Co-branded Glow-Up Lounge experience and visuals
Product sampling or mini “touch-up” activations
Brand visibility in social content created from the lounge

To explore VIP or sponsor options around the Glow-Up Lounge, contact the Pulsate team through the Get Involved page.

Competition – Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about the Pulsate competition: how it works, age categories, judging criteria, and registration. If you still have questions after reading this, you can always reach out to us directly.

How is the Pulsate competition different from a regular dance competition?

Pulsate is built as a dance-for-camera competition that leads to a film, not a traditional stage event. You create and submit a video, finalists are selected for professional filming days, and the journey culminates in a cinema premiere instead of a single weekend on stage.

Who can enter the competition?

Pulsate is open to independent dancers, studio dancers, and crews of all ages and levels. Kids, teens, adults, and mature dancers (30+/40+) can participate, as long as they register in an appropriate category and respect the guidelines.

What age categories are available?

Age groupings typically include Kids (around 8–12), Teens (13–17), Adults (18+), and optional 30+ or 40+ categories for dancers who prefer to compete in a mature section. Final brackets may be adjusted depending on registrations.

How do levels work (beginner, intermediate, advanced)?

When registering, you select Recreational/Beginner, Intermediate, or Advanced/Pre-professional. This is self-declared based on your training and performance history, and the Pulsate team may adjust if a piece is clearly placed in the wrong level to keep things fair.

What formats can I register in (solo, group, etc.)?

You can register as a Solo (1 dancer), Duo/Trio (2–3 dancers), Small Group (4–9 dancers), or Large Group/Team (10+ dancers). Studios can submit multiple pieces in different formats, and independent dancers can also register without a studio.

What dance styles are accepted?

Pulsate is multi-style. Commercial, contemporary, Latin, hip-hop, reggaeton, heels, jazz, fusion, experimental, and more are welcome. What matters most is how clearly your concept reads on camera and how it fits your chosen music and dancers.

How does the judging process work?

A jury reviews all submissions by age, level, and format. Pieces are evaluated on choreography, performance, technique (age/level appropriate), storytelling, camera awareness, and overall artistic impact. Finalists are then invited to professional filming days for the dance film.

What exactly are the judging criteria?

The main criteria include: choreography & structure, performance & presence, technique, concept & storytelling, camera awareness (how the piece reads on video), and global artistic impact. Registered dancers receive a more detailed scoring grid so they know what to focus on.

How do I register for the competition?

Registration is done online through the Pulsate website. You choose your category, fill in the dancer and piece information, upload your video (or link), and complete payment. Once you receive a confirmation email, your submission is officially entered.

What information do I need to have ready before registering?

You’ll need your choreography title, style, and duration, dancer names and ages, chosen level and format (solo, duo/trio, group), studio or independent details, a video that respects the Pulsate guidelines, and parent/guardian consent for minors.

Is there a limit on how many pieces a dancer or studio can submit?

Dancers and studios can usually submit more than one piece, as long as each entry is registered separately and respects the rules. However, some categories may have capacity limits. If a category is full, registrations may close early for that section.

What happens if my piece is not selected as a finalist?

Not being selected as a finalist does not end your Pulsate journey. Non-finalists can still be included in other parts of the project (for example, collective segments) and are invited to be part of the community, premiere experience, and education around the film.

Do I have to attend the filming days and premiere to compete?

You can enter the competition by submitting your video even if you’re not sure you can travel to filming days or the premiere. However, finalists will be invited for professional filming, and attending the premiere is strongly encouraged so you can fully live the Pulsate experience.