AGE DIVISIONS
Mini: 3-4 / 5-7
Junior: 8-10 / 11-12
Senior: 13-15 / 16-19
Adult: 20 and over

ENTRY DIVISIONS:
Solo
Duet / Trio
Group (4 to 9)
Line (10 or more)

SKILL LEVEL EXPLANATION:
Pointe, Jazz, Ballet, Lyrical, Tap, Clogging & Acrobatics will be judged on skill level criteria. Using the criteria listed below, the teacher will determine what level a routine should enter. A soloist may not perform in more than one skill level with the same dance style. Within groups, a majority of the routine and participants must display the appropriate skill level criteria. Whatever level is entered, establishes the criteria that will be taken into consideration for judging. For example: If a group enters Level II, and a few dancers display Level III skills, please be advised that only the Level II skills will be assessed. A routine may be moved to the appropriate level only if the judging panel agrees that a majority of the participants displayed other skill level criteria during most of the routine.

LEVEL I - Basic
• Single Pirouette
• Pas de Bouree'
• Arabesque a' Terre
• Jete'
• In Tap: Combinations in Double Time
• In Acro: Rolls, Roundoffs & Limbers
• Basic pointe movements
• In Clogging: Fundamental steps utilizing drag/slide
• Basic Movements and Formations

LEVEL II - Intermediate
• Double Pirouettes
• Tour Jete'
• Demi-arabesque
• Grand Jete'
• In Tap: Wings, Time Steps & Combinations in Triple Time
• In Acro: Walkovers & Handsprings
• In Pointe: Single Pirouette
• In Clogging: Buck, Canadian and/or Flatfooting basic movements
• Formations to All Corners

LEVEL III - Advanced
• Triple Pirouettes
• Fouette'
• Penche'
• Double Grand Jete'
• Leaps in 2nd
• In Tap: Single Wings & Combinations in Triple or Quadruple Time
• In Acro: Aerial Movements
• In Pointe: Multiple Pirouettes and/or Fouette's
• In Clogging: Double Doubles in Quad time
• Intricate Patterning

Pointe: Classical ballet movements incorporated along with pointe technique.
Jazz: Routine consisting of jazz technique.
Ballet: Routine containing classical ballet movement & technique.
Lyrical: Routine displaying balance, control, and extension while utilizing a contemporary/lyrical style and interpretation.
Tap: Routine utilizing tap technique throughout.
Clogging: Routine may be any style to show clogging technique and precision.
Acrobatics: Routine displaying primarily acrobatic movements, flexibility, strength & control while utilizing dance choreography.

THE FOLLOWING "SPECIALIZED CATEGORIES" WILL NOT BE BROKEN DOWN INTO SKILL LEVELS:

Hip Hop: Routine utilizing a majority of hip hop movements throughout, including no more than 10% turn and leap technique.
Modern: Routine consisting of modern / abstract dance style.
Character: Any form of dance that portrays an identifiable character throughout the routine.
Folk / Ethnic: Routine consisting of folk / ethnic style in authentic costuming.
Dance Drill / Pom / Baton: Routine should include precision and dance choreography and may include the use of pom poms and/or batons. Acrobatic tricks are allowed. Tossing of props, i.e. batons, are allowed. However, tossing of humans is NOT allowed. NO FIRE BATONS!
Open: Any combination of dance styles. May include acrobatics or any dance style not listed.
Productions: Must be entered in group or line division. Routines consisting of any combination of dance styles, including interesting formations, smooth entrances and exits. 8 minute max.
Song and Dance: Must incorporate vocal and any type of dance choreography. Will be judged primarily on dance performance.

THE FOLLOWING "BONUS CATEGORIES" WILL NOT BE BROKEN DOWN INTO SKILL LEVELS:

Pro/Am: This category is open (any style) for any entry other than solo, containing compensated professionals (as described in the Pro Spotlight) as well as amateurs / students.
Pro Spotlight: This category is open (any style) for individuals 18 years of age or older, who receive monetary compensation for performing, teaching and/or judging in the dance industry. Limited to those professionals only. Can be solo, duet/trio, group or line. These routines are absolutely FREE and are considered exhibition only, therefore they will not be adjudicated.
Vocal: This category is for vocal selections only and may include some dance choreography, but will be judged primarily on vocal performance. Solo or Duet/Trio only.
Student Choreography: Any type of dance choreography that has been taught and choreographed solely by student(s) without any assistance from teacher(s).
Photogenic: This is an add-on category (please see entry form) and will be judged separately. A recent 8x10 headshot must be submitted along with entry forms. Photos, not picked up at the end of a show, will not be returned. NOTE: On back of photo, please include student name, date of birth, studio and teacher.
Most Original Costume: To enter this category, the costume MUST be hand-made and decorated. NO store bought or catalog ordered costumes allowed in this category. This is an add-on category (please see entry form) and will be judged separately.

ACROBATIC TRICKS, up to two, are allowed in any category. A pass is considered one trick. There is no limit of tricks in Acrobatic, Open, Dance Drill/Pom/Baton, Productions, and the Dance “Bonus” Categories. Tossing of props, such as batons, are allowed; tossing of humans is NOT.

TIME RESTRICTIONS: Solos and Duets/Trios: 3 minute max. Group and Lines: 4 minute max. Productions: 8 minute max. Vocals: 2 minutes 30 seconds minimum, 5 minute maximum. 1 point will be deducted for every 5 seconds overtime or portions thereof. Please keep entrances & exits brief.

PROPS: Safe, freestanding props may be used, but only as an integral part of the performance. * The handling of props is limited to 20 seconds for set up and 20 seconds for removal. Curtain may not be closed for prop placement. 1 point will be deducted for every 5 seconds overtime or portions thereof.
* NO weapons, i.e. knives, swords, etc.
* NO special effects, i.e. fire, smoke, special lighting, etc.