COMPETITION INFORMATION

• Junior Division: Average Age (8-12.99)

• Senior Division: Average Age (13 & up)

• The age of all competitors is as of January 1, 2024

Junior and Seniors will be judged separately in the following categories:

BALLET – Consisting of Ballet or Pointe technique. Must include classical steps and movements. Ballet or Pointe shoes must be worn.

JAZZ/HIP HOP – Consisting of jazz technique and must contain primarily jazz work including funk and hip hop.

CONTEMPORARY/LYRICAL – Consisting of varying techniques (jazz, ballet) demonstrating balance, extension, control, and interpretation.

MUSICAL THEATER – Consisting of theater-style dance and musical interpretation.

OPEN – Consisting of all other categories, clogging, ethnic, acro/gymnastics.

TAP – Consisting of tap technique. Must wear tap shoes.

Judges reserve the right to change the competing dancers category if a piece is entered improperly.

COMPETITION ENTRY FEES

• Solo $85.00

• Duo/Trio $60.00 per dancer

• Group (4-8) $45.00

• Line (9 or more) $45.00

• Production (9 or more) $40.00 per dancer

COMPETITION REGULATIONS

• You must be pre-registered for the entire convention in order to compete.

• 2 solo entries permitted per registrant.

• The following time limits are strictly enforced. A five-point deduction will be taken for any piece going over these time limits:

  • Solo, Duo, Trio, Group, Line three minutes.

  • Production six minutes.

• 3 gymnastic moves allowed per routine.

• Props are permissible but must not be hazardous.

• Competition Fees are non-refundable…no exceptions.

• Free Admission.

MUSIC REQUIREMENTS

• Music will be uploaded to CDC.

• Music must be cued with no more than a 4 second lead.

• All music must be completely edited and cued to the start of each routine.

ADJUDICATION OF AWARDS

Competition entrants do not compete against each other for a single award in their category. They only compete against themselves on our scoring system. Plaque awards are presented to the top 3 scores in each category.