Scoring

The manner and method of judging will be solely within the discretion of the judging panel. Each routine will receive a video critique from each judge.

Awards are based on placement within your category and age group.

Deductions:

  • 5 point deduction: for not being ready when your number is called

  • 10 point deduction: for violation of rule regarding tricks. (See Below)

  • 20 point deduction: if tap sounds are on tape in tap category

  • 20 point deduction: if lead vocals are on tape in vocal category

  • 20 point deduction: for coaching from backstage or audience

  • 25 point deduction: for inappropriate lyrics - no profanity or racial slurs

    TRICKS
    A “trick” shall be defined as any movement that involves both feet passing over the head: cartwheel, aerial, back handspring, back tuck, etc...
    No Tricks or Acro Passes are Allowed in, Ballet, Pointe, Vocal.
    Three Tricks Allowed: (But no Tumbling Passes, as tricks should be incorporated into choreography) Tap, Jazz, Modern, Lyrical and Contemporary.
    Unlimited Tricks Allowed: Acrobatic, Open, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre, Pom Pon and Character.
    If your whole group is doing an acrobatic trick in unison, it will be counted as one trick.

Possible Disqualifications

  • Videotaping – See #7 on our “General Rules” page.

  • Un-sportsmanlike behavior – See #10 on our “General Rules” page.

  • Inappropriate Dance, Music or Costume – See #11 on our “General Rules” page.

  • “Run-offs” or incomplete routines will be allowed a second attempt, but this will be for adjudication only and the routine will not be eligible for High Score Awards.

  • Challenges – Any studio wishing to challenge a dance based on number of tricks, possible participation of teachers or professionals, or any other rule violation must bring their complaint to the Event Director within 30 minutes of the end of the dance in question.