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Competition Rules

Levels

  1. Novice Division- Beginner level who dances a maximum of 2-3 hours a week, recreational level
  2. Intermediate Division- Intermediate level who dances 3-5 hours a week
  3. Advanced Division- Advance level who dances 5+ hours a week

Genres

  1. Jazz
  2. Hip Hop
  3. Tap
  4. Lyrical
  5. Contemporary
  6. Ballet/Pointe
  7. Musical Theatre
  8. Open (Used for entries that don’t fit into one of the above)

Age Divisions

The age division for all routines is determined by the average age of the performers as of January 1st, 2024.

  1. 5 & Under = Mini
  2. 6-8 = Petite
  3. 9-11 = Junior
  4. 12-14 = Teen
  5. 15-18 = Senior
  6. 18+ = Adult category

Entry Types

  1. Solo (1 dancer) – $75 per entry
  2. Duet/Trio (2-3 dancers) – $125 per entry
  3. Small Group (4-9 dancers) – $175 per entry
  4. Large groups (10-18 dancers) – $250 per entry
  5. Productions (19 or more) – $295 per entry

Props

Dancers may use props that are appropriate for family viewing and do not pose a danger to the dancers or judges. Props must be moved on and off stage in a timely manner. There will not be electricity provided for props, so plan on using batteries. 

Time Limit by Entry Type

  1. Solo – 3 minutes
  2. Duet/Trio – 3 minutes
  3. Small Group – 4 minutes
  4. Large Group – 4 minutes
  5. Production – 10 minutes (includes prop set-up and entrance/exit time)

Scoring

Each of the three judges will award up to 100 points based on the following criteria while taking Age Division and Level into consideration:

  • Technique: 40 percent
  • Performance: 30 percent
  • Musicality/Timing: 20 percent
  • Choreography: 10 percent

Studios will receive their digital scoring along with audio of the judges critiques for each entry after the competition via DanceBug.

There are four awards issued:

  • Gold: 0-199
  • High Gold: 200-239
  • Platinum: 240-269
  • Diamond: 270-300

All dancers that participate in the competition will receive an award for their entry.

Overall competition awards will be announced Sunday night in person and via live-stream. Awards that are not picked up Sunday night in person can be picked up in Deerfield the week following the competition.

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