Competition Information

genres

Ballet: A routine that consist of ballet technique.
Pointe: A routine that consist of ballet technique strictly on pointe.
Jazz: A routine that demonstrates jazz technique and style.
Tap: A routine consisting of tap technique and tap work.
Hip Hop: A routine that utilizes hip hop, break and street type moves.
Lyrical: A routine demonstrating lyrical technique and contemporary dance.
Musical Theater: A routine featuring any style of dance interpreting a song or character from a Broadway show, movies, musical or similar.
Contemporary: A routine that demonstrates contemporary or modern dance styles.
Open: A routine that demonstrates dance style or combination of dance styles including: ethnic, acrobatic, gymnastics, novelty, character, etcetera. (Only TWO acrobatic tricks allowed before moving into the Acrobatic genre).
Pom: A group routine using precise and definite movement. Acrobatics allowed, not stunts or tosses allowed.
Folklore: A routine consisting of cultural or folkloric technique and style.
Acro: A routine using controlled moves such as walkovers, handstands, chest rolls, or similar. This category will be judged on dance and acrobatic ability.
Showcase: A non-competitive category where teachers, studios owners, adults can showcase their talents for critiques only.