PERFORMANCE DIVISION

Novice:

Has never competed in a dance competition. If a competitor has competed in a group/line but not in a duet/trio or solo, they may enter Novice for the duet/trio or solo; if they have competed in a Duet/Trio, but it’s the first time in a solo category they may enter novice. A group or line must be 75% novice dancers. Entries eligible for Novice overalls ONLY.

Minor:

Dancers who train 5 hours or less per week. Group or line entries must be 75% minor dancers. Entries are eligible for Minor overalls ONLY.

Major:

Dancers who train more than 5 hours per week and have previous competitive experience. All Major entries are eligible for overall awards and Top Breakthru Award.

Pro-Am:

A competitor whose MAIN source of income is supplied through professional performing and/or choreographing and would be completely independent from any financial support and have a self sufficient lifestyle.

Adult:

20 years of age and over. No professional experience. Entries are not eligible for overall awards.

DANCE FORMS

The following categories may contain no more than 2 acro tricks. An acro trick is defined as any movement where the hips pass over top of the shoulders. (*Illusions are not considered an acro trick)

  • Jazz - Routines must consist primarily of jazz technique. Partnering tricks that end up with partner’s feet over shoulders are allowed.
  • Lyrical - Movement and technique demonstrating emotional interpretation of the lyrics and feel of the music.
  • Modern/Contemporary - a collection of contemporary styles incorporating lyrical, jazz and/or modern movements
  • Tap - Routines must contain tap technique. No pre-recorded tap tracks allowed in music.
  • Ballet - Routines must consist of ballet technique containing classical movements. No pointe shoes allowed.
  • Pointe - Routines must contain ballet technique demonstrated in pointe shoes.

The following categories may contain acro tricks:*

  • Open - Routines consisting of and/or combining any of our listed dance style categories. Open routines may contain a maximum of 5 acro tricks.
  • Acro - Routines that consist of both acrobatic/gymnastic and dance techniques. An acro trick is deifined as any movement where the hips pass over top of the shoulders.
  • Hip Hop - Routines containing hip hop technique (styles such as breakdancing, funk, freestyle, etc.) Music containing inappropriate lyrics will result in a scoring deduction.
  • Musical Theatre - Routines portraying a character throughout. Lip syncing and all forms of dance are permitted.
  • Song and Dance - Routines containing both singing and dancing. No pre recorded lyrics in music permitted.
  • Production - A routine containing 15+ performers portraying a theme or story while incorporating any style of dance.