Competition Rules

TALENT CATEGORIES

Tap Vocal Funk/Hip-Hop Group Parent/Adult

Jazz Acro/Gymnastics Musical Theatre Group Production
Ballet Lip Sync Lyrical Gr. Choreography
Pointe Novelty / Open Modern Miss./Mr. Dance Title

SOLO, DUO/TRIO AND GROUP: (Small Group 4 – 8 Members - Large Group 9 or more)

TALENT AGE* DIVISIONS: (5-6) (7-9) (10-12) (13-15) (16 & over)

Group Production and Choreography (12 & Under) Junior (13 & Over) Senior

*Age is based on birth date as of the day of the competition. Group age division is based on the
average age of the group. Drop the decimal point.

JUDGING CRITERIA: Talent contestants will be judged on technique, execution, music

synchronization and stage presence. In special talent categories, ties will be broken by the
technique score. Judges Scoresheets will be returned to School Director or Independent Entries,
AFTER all awards have been presented.

SCHEDULE: The schedule of events will be posted 5 days prior to the competition on at the
church

TALENT CATEGORY DESCRIPTIONS

NOVELTY/OPEN : Consists of any dance style or combination of dance styles, song and dance,
or performances with props. Contestants entering this category will compete against a variety
of other creative talents not specifically listed.

MODERN: Interpretive dance using balance & control. Must be modern contemporary style.

LYRICAL: A combination of jazz, modern and ballet techniques, incorporating balance, control
and musical interpretation.

MUSICAL THEATER: Broadway/Theater dance styles using “Broadway” music .

GROUP PRODUCTION: A series of acts, formations or tempo changes within the same or
composite piece of music creating the excitement of a spectacular production number. Time
limits extended to 5 minutes. If more time is needed please make request and attach to entry
form.

FUNK/HIP HOP: Contemporary dance styles choreographed to contemporary dance or popular

music.

PARENT/ADULT (GROUP): A FUN category, giving Parents/Adults a chance to participate.

CHOREOGRAPHY (GROUP): Recognizes both the choreographer and performers.

Choreography is limited to groups Junior & Senior age divisions, regardless of type (Tap, Jazz,
Ballet, etc.) The same routine may be used in another talent category.
 COMPETITION RULES
GYM MATS: Studios must provide their own gym mats.

VIDEO TAPING: NO videotaping is permitted.

TIME LIMIT: 3 minutes or less. Points may be deducted for exceeding time limits.

ACCOMPANIMENT: Audiocassette tapes or CD. Tapes must be cued to the start of the music.
Music MUST be labeled with the title of music, performer name, studio name and Performing
Order Number.

PROPS/SCENERY: Small props are allowed. Larger backdrops or props may be used that can
be moved on and off very quickly.

PERFORMING AREAS : Approximately 42’ x 36’. Performing areas may vary at different
locations.

CATEGORY CHANGES: Every effort should be made to ensure that competition entries are
correctly submitted. Late Entries or changes will be accepted up to and including the
competition day, only if time permits.

ADJUDICATION OF AWARDS

Three Scoring Judges will each award up to 100 points. At Regional qualifying events, each
talent category and age division will be adjudicated based on the following point totals to
qualify for the Summer National Finals. Platinum, High Gold and Gold award winners qualify to
compete at the Summer National Finals.

Double Platinum 295-300

Platinum 286-294
High Gold 275-285
Gold 264-274
Silver 248-263
Bronze 227-247
Honorable Mention 204-226